Global retail sales were projected to amount to around **** trillion U.S. dollars by 2026, up from approximately **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2021. The retail industry encompasses the journey of a good or service. This typically starts with the manufacturing of a product and ends with said product being purchased by a consumer from a retailer. Retail establishments come in many forms such as grocery stores, restaurants, and bookstores. American retailers worldwide As a result of globalization and various trade agreements between markets and countries, many retailers are capable of doing business on a global scale. Many of the world’s leading retailers are American companies. Walmart and Amazon are examples of such American retailers. The success of U.S. retailers can also be seen through their performance in online retail. Retail in the U.S. The domestic retail market in the United States is a lucrative market, in which many companies compete. Walmart, a retail chain offering low prices and a wide selection of products, is the leading retailer in the United States. Amazon, The Kroger Co., Costco, and Target are a selection of other leading U.S. retailers.

The statistic depicts the sales value of the global retail market from 2011 to 2021. In 2016, the global retail market was valued at approximately **** trillion U.S. dollars.

According to estimates, between 2021 and 2026, the fashion and apparel sector within the global retail industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of *** percent, making this the world's fastest growing retail product category. Following fashion and apparel, electricals are forecast to be the second-fastest growing product category based on CAGR.

Global retail market to reach $46.78T by 2029 at 7.6% CAGR, driven by growth in auto, food, fuel, cosmetics, personal care, and miscellaneous retail sectors.

In 2020, global retail sales fell by 2.9 percent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, bouncing back in 2021 with a growth of 9.7 percent Global retail sales were projected to amount to around 27.3 trillion U.S. dollars by 2022, up from approximately 23.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2020.

American retailers worldwide
As a result of globalization and various trade agreements between markets and countries, many retailers are capable of doing business on a global scale. Many of the world’s leading retailers are American companies. Walmart and Amazon are examples of such American retailers. The success of U.S. retailers can also be seen through their performance in online retail.

Retail in the U.S.
The domestic retail market in the United States is a lucrative market, in which many companies compete. Walmart, a retail chain offering low prices and a wide selection of products, is the leading retailer in the United States. Amazon, The Kroger Co., Costco, and Target are a selection of other leading U.S. retailers.

This statistic shows the market attractiveness of selected countries for the retail industry as of 2021, according to the Global Retail Development Index. As of 2021, China had a market attractiveness score of 100 points, followed by United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with **** and ****, respectively.

The Retail Industry Market is Segments by Product Type (Food, Beverage, and Grocery, Personal and Household Care, Apparel, Footwear and Accessories, and More), by Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience and Discount Stores, Specialty Stores, and More), and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The smart retail market was valued at USD 19.32 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 27.4% during 2021 - 2028.

The global Smart Retail market size reached USD 23.40 Billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 145.85 Billion in 2030 registering a CAGR of 22.9%. Smart Retail industry report classifies global market by share, trend, growth and based on solution, application, and region.

TBRC global retail market report includes motor vehicle and parts dealers, food and beverage stores, gasoline stations, miscellaneous store retailers, cosmetics and personal care stores, clothing and clothing accessories stores, electronics and appliance

Key information about United States Retail Sales Growth

• United States Retail Sales grew 1.0 % YoY in May 2023, compared with a 1.6 % increase in the previous month.
• US Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1993 to May 2023, with an average growth rate of 4.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 42.0 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -15.8 % in Apr 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of US recorded 1,407,152.0 units in May 2023, representing a growth of 22.8 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Retail Sales excluding Motor Vehicle and Parts. The U.S. Census Bureau provides Retail Sales excluding Motor Vehicle and Parts in USD. Retail Sales include Food Services.

In 2024, global retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated ************ U.S. dollars. Projections indicate a ** percent growth in this figure over the coming years, with expectations to come close to ************** dollars by 2028. World players Among the key players on the world stage, the American marketplace giant Amazon holds the title of the largest e-commerce player globally, with a gross merchandise value of nearly *********** U.S. dollars in 2024. Amazon was also the most valuable retail brand globally, followed by mostly American competitors such as Walmart and the Home Depot. Leading e-tailing regions E-commerce is a dormant channel globally, but nowhere has it been as successful as in Asia. In 2024, the e-commerce revenue in that continent alone was measured at nearly ************ U.S. dollars, outperforming the Americas and Europe. That year, the up-and-coming e-commerce markets also centered around Asia. The Philippines and India stood out as the swiftest-growing e-commerce markets based on online sales, anticipating a growth rate surpassing ** percent.

The global Omni-channel retail solutions market was valued at USD 5.93 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.8% during the forecast period.

Retail analytics market size is expected to reach USD 18.71 Billion in 2028 and register a revenue CAGR of 20.0% during the forecast period, increasing demand for data visualization and continuous generation of data are driving retail analytics market revenue growth.

Retail Sales in the United States increased 0.60 percent in June of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - U.S. December Retail Sales Increased More Than Forecast - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Austria Retail Sales Growth

• Austria Retail Sales grew 0.8 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a 3.3 % increase in the previous month.
• Austria Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2007 to Dec 2024, with an average growth rate of 0.6 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 24.7 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of -18.1 % in Jan 2021.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Austria recorded 278,896.0 units in Dec 2023, representing a growth of 14.0 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Real Retail Trade Index. Statistics Austria provides Real Retail Trade Index with base 2021=100. Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth prior to January 2022 is calculated from Real Retail Trade Index with base 2015=100. Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicles Growth prior to January 2011 is calculated from Real Retail Trade Index with base 2005=100.

BCC Research Market Report says smart retail technologies should grow from $22.6 billion in 2021 to $68.8 billion by 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.9%

Key information about Italy Retail Sales Growth

• Italy Retail Sales grew 0.8 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a 1.4 % increase in the previous month.
• Italy Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2001 to Jan 2025, with an average growth rate of 0.7 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 34.5 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -27.5 % in Apr 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Italy recorded 1,794,655.0 units in Dec 2023, representing a growth of 19.2 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Excl. Motor Vehicle Growth from monthly Retail Trade Index. The Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Retail Trade Index with base 2021=100. Retail Sales exclude Tobacco and Automotive Fuels.

The timeline presents the compound annual growth rate of retail sales in selected industries worldwide from 2012 to 2017 and provides a forecast from 2018 to 2021. Between 2018 and 2021, global duty-free retail sales were forecast to grow at a CAGR of *** percent.

Key information about Russia Retail Sales Growth

• Russia Retail Sales grew 5.4 % YoY in Jan 2025, compared with a 5.2 % increase in the previous month.
• Russia Retail Sales Growth YoY data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1994 to Jan 2025, with an average growth rate of 4.6 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 36.3 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -22.0 % in Apr 2020.
• In the latest reports, Car Sales of Russia recorded 79,941.0 units in Feb 2025, representing a drop of 5.9 %.

CEIC calculates monthly Retail Sales: Incl. Motor Vehicles Growth from monthly Retail Trade Turnover Index. Federal State Statistics Service provides Retail Trade Turnover Index with base Same Month Previous Year=100.