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Online retail.
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Current U.S. retail and online-shopping figures, collected in one easy-to-cite reference.Last updated September 9, 2026

U.S. online retail statistics for 2026

Online shopping keeps taking a larger share of everyday retail spending. These figures offer useful context for shoppers, writers, and local businesses following how retail is changing.

Methodology and sources

One primary source.
Clear context.

Every statistic on this page comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's Retail E-Commerce Sales report for the second quarter of 2026. The Census Bureau publishes this report using its national retail survey program. Dollar figures and growth rates are seasonally adjusted unless noted otherwise.

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Underground Deals KC. “U.S. Online Retail Statistics for 2026.” Updated September 9, 2026.
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