The pie charts illustrate the online sales for retail sectors in Canada in 2005 and 2010.
Overall, the online sales of Food & Beverages and Home Furnishings saw upward trends, while the figure for Electronics & Appliances and Video Games declined during the given period.
In 2005, the percentage of online sales for Food & Beverages was estimated to be 22 %; it was followed by a significant increase to 32% in 2010, making it the dominant retail sector for most of the period. Similarly, starting at 18% in 2005, the percentage of online sales for Video Games rose in 2010, reaching 23%
In contrast, by 2005, the figure for Electronics & Appliances had the highest online sales rate, accounting for more than a third; however, in 2010, the trend showed a minimal decline, falling to 30%. In 2005, the percentage of online sales for Home furnishings amounted to a quarter, followed by a dip to 15% in 2010.
