In the past, Internet sales have come a week or more after the live ones.
Internet sales are now an important part of the business.
The additional space will probably be used to support Internet sales, he said.
Meanwhile, Internet sales are growing at a rate of 5 percent a month.
The states do not agree on how to handle the Internet sales tax issue.
Internet sales may reach $3 billion, more than double last year's total.
The combined companies will also have about $250 million in Internet sales this year.
But Internet sales, while growing more slowly than in past years, are expected to increase by about 30 percent, according to recent surveys.
Internet sales now account for 10% of group turnover against just 3% a year ago.
Internet sales, however, are reported to be increasing as consumers buy on credit.