The pie chart illustrates online retail sales in Canada from 2005 to 2010.
In 2005, Electronics and Appliances accounted for the majority of sales, taking over 35% of the pie chart. Following that were food and beverages (22%) and home furnishings (25%). The least sold product was videos, with only 18% of online shoppers.
In contrast, 5 years later, consumer spending on electronics and appliances decreased by 5%, leaving food and beverages at over 32% of the pie chart. Continuing with that, there was a rapid increase in video game purchases over 5 years, taking the 18% and turning it into 23%. Furthermore, Home furnishings saw a decrease in consumers, with a 10% decline over 5 years.
Overall, this shows the drastic changes in consumer trends within retail, especially in Canada, with Video games increasing in popularity and electronics and appliances decreasing.
