Christmas was a time of joy for online retailers the BBC have revealed.  The message seems clear - consumers are switching from spending on the high street to buying online.

Certain industries lead the virtual way - electronics and clothing companies currently ruling the roost - yet all sectors seem to be waking up to the concept of online shopping.

From stationers to nonprofits, from corporate hospitality to cheese, organisations are starting to fight for their share of the online market.

None of this is really news, it merely comes as confirmation to many. Internet shopping is infinitely more convenient than trudging down slippery winter high streets. Why spend hours fighting against the crowd when you can click a few buttons and getting a package through the post a few days later?!