Non-store shopping have just surpassed in-store
a new Milestone for Non-store Shopping
In February, for the first time in history, non-store shopping including eCommerce surpassed in-store spending for general merchandise in the US. Both categories reached just over 11.8 percent of total expenditures, which unexpectedly dropped by 0.2 percent, as consumers reduced purchases of furniture and apparel. The majority of sales is contributed by motor vehicles, supermarkets and restaurants.