In a likely preview of the coming holidays, online sales for the week ended October 30 increased 39 percent from the $1.27 billion in the corresponding week a year ago, reaching $1.77 billion, reports InternetRetailer, citing comScore figures. The increase was the second-highest year over year, with the strongest weekly growth (45 percent) having been for the week ended March 20. Online travel sales for the week were up 38 percent, to $1.52 billion.