Who's Buying Stuff Online and Where?

Not all retailers have the same customer base. Of course, that makes sense. But, have you ever wondered how customer bases varied between sites? Obviously Saks Fifth Avenue is going to attract a different clientele than, say, Walmart, but what about the rest? The graphic below illustrates the differences in customer demographics across North America’s largest online retailers. It takes into consideration factors such as: gender, age, education level, income level, and ethnicity. Some of the findings may be surprising:

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Head-to-Head: Netflix vs. Redbox

What is the future of your entertainment consumption? We know movie theaters aren’t going anywhere despite how awful 3D is and the mounting ticket prices, but what about movie rentals and online streaming? To give you an idea, we are comparing two of the biggest players in movie rentals to help you decide which option is more worth the money.

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How much time Americans spend their time online?

A new report from market analysis firm Nielsen shows that in June 2010 Americans spend nearly a quarter of their online time (22.7 percent) using social networking sites and services, up from 15.8 percent in June 2009.

Update: Text and graphics updated to clarify category definitions, timeframe and methodology

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