E-commerce generated $80.8 bln in the first half of 2006

E-commerce sales rose to $80.8 bln in the first half of 2006 from $67.2 bln during the same period in 2005, ComScore Networks reported. Non-travel retail increased 24.6% from a year ago to $46.1 bln, and travel spending rose 14.7% to $34.7 bln.