According to latest figures by IGD, online retailing for food and consumer goods in France is set to double from €5bn to €10.6bn, ranking it second in Europe after the UK. The research also found that Germany is predicted to reach €2.5bn, up from its current value of €1.1bn, holding third position. Netherlands, in fourth place, is projected to be worth €1.6bn. This is largely due to Albert Heijn’s opening of additional pick-up points, as well as new and existing retailers also developing their presence online. IGD’s research also found that online grocery shopping in the UK - which ranks first in Europe - is forecast to be worth €13.7bn by 2016 (Press Release IGD, 24 October 2013).
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