US-based consumers expect to be able to exchange ideas online with retailers, manufacturers and other consumers by 2015, as part of their shopping experience, a survey by retail industry research and consulting firm TNS Retail Forward. 30 percent of US respondents feel enthusiastic about joining online shopping communities to increase their buying power, 11 percent are likely to do it and 75 percent expect such communities to be formed by 2015.

The report revealed that US consumers are especially keen on engaging in dialogues with manufacturers through websites and online surveys on the way products can be improved. 38 percent believe this is an appealing idea, 16 percent claim they feel inclined to do it and 80 percent expect it to become reality within seven years. 14 percent of respondents embrace the idea of social networks that provide information about the hottest stores and retail trends, 5 percent would be interested in participating and 80 percent believe there will be such websites in 2015.

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Source: http://epnn.com/content/view/16755/419/