Q4 2025: (
Updated Q1 2026) Total retail sales in the U.S. grew by 2.7% vs Q4 2024, while eCommerce sales increased by 5.3%. (
U.S. Census Bureau) The eCommerce landscape continued to grow, closing Q4 at 16.6% share of gross U.S. retail sales. While digital commerce once again outpaced brick & mortar, tariff uncertainty and inflation concerns are impeding growth, with consumers increasingly comparison shopping before committing to purchase. Consequently, lifecycle marketing initiatives saw increased investment as brands work to shrink the consideration gap.