Hitwise Releases Competitive Intelligence for Online Retailers
Internet research firm Hitwise launched its US Retail Datacenter which offers a variety of data and trends for ecommerce from over 20,000 online stores across 21 categories:
Top 20 Retail Websites

US Retail Index Top 10 Retail Websites (Appliance and Electronics)

Top 10 Retail Search Terms (Appliance and Electronics)

Top Fast Moving Retail Websites

Appliances and Electronics Analyst Blog Posts - Retail

Top Fast Moving Retail Websites
Hitwise also reports for the following markets:
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
Singapore
Hong Kong
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