U.S. ecommerce sales grow 40% in 2020
CHICAGO, November 19, 2020—Ecommerce will cross $839 billion this year, ending 2020 growing faster than it has in at least two decades. That’s just one data point from Digital Commerce 360’s months-long, in-depth analysis of how the pandemic shaped ecommerce in 2020. We knew retailers and industry players couldn’t wait till next year to learn about the impact of the coronavirus because a once-in-a-lifetime, seismic shift in retail is happening right now.
This report—the first of its kind at Digital Commerce 360—will cover brand new exclusive research on 2020 ecommerce, including a full-year ecommerce and retail projection; ecommerce growth by category; a projection on U.S. marketplaces growth; and trends that will stick beyond the pandemic. It also includes a preliminary ranking of the top 250 North American online retailers.
Key facts from the report:
- Ecommerce sales will grow 40% to $839 billion by the end of the year.
- Ecommerce will account for 21% of all retail sales in 2020.
- The top retail chains will collectively grow online sales 77% this year.
- Retailers selling toys and hobbies products will grow online sales nearly 200% in 2020.
This all-new 2020 U.S. Ecommerce Market Report includes:
- An overview of how the pandemic impacted retail this year, including ecommerce and retail sales and growth projections
- A ranking of the largest 250 North American retailers, based on projected 2020 ecommerce sales
- Ecommerce growth projections for 14 merchandise categories
- 2020 online retail growth projections for the top five retailers in 13 categories
- A list of bankrupt retailers in 2020
- Analysis of U.S. marketplaces growth
- A projection of U.S. ecommerce growth in 2021
Purchase the 2020 U.S. Ecommerce Market Report.
For more commentary, reporters can reach Fareeha Ali at Fareeha@DigitalCommerce360.com
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