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Sklepy internetowe w Polsce. Zróżnicowania przestrzenne i aspekty społeczne
Internet Shops in Poland. Spatial Diversity and Social Aspects

Author(s): Piotr Majdak
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: EUROREG - Uniwersytet Warszawski, Regional Studies Association - Sekcja Polska
Keywords: e-commerce; Poland; spatial distribution

Summary/Abstract: Internet shops are becoming an increasingly popular form of trading. In 2006, their turnover in Poland reached 1.3 billion zlotys, or about 1% of total retail trade in the country. According to different experts, the sales and turnover indices are on an upward trend as the numbers of shoppers buying on-line and also e-shops are still increasing. Interestingly, a lot of research show that the central points of e-business concentration are metropolitan areas although the administration of e-shops is possible from virtually any place in the world. This indicates that economic, technological and social factors have an impact on the growth and concentration of e-shops.

  • Issue Year: 8/2007
  • Issue No: 29
  • Page Range: 106-118
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish