It will not be a surprise when online sales grow their share of Xmas retailing.  With more retailers starting online Xmas sales on Xmas day or boxing day customers will be focussed on surfing for great bargains and at-home convenience. 

The UK was the largest online retail market in Europe in 2007, with 27 million online shoppers spending more than €700 each online during the Christmas shopping season.  Source: Forrester