Mastercard economic insights: retail sales trends

INSIGHTS

Mastercard Economic Insights

Global retail sales trends and economic insights that are fueling critical data-driven decision-making

Because making informed decisions is critical to the long-term success of companies, communities and individuals around the world.

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Recovery Insights

June 2021

One in five countries approach pre-pandemic domestic flight levels; International travel lags behind

After flights were largely grounded and travelers stayed home in 2020, the return to travel has become one of the most anticipated — and uncertain — activities of 2021.

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April 2021

E-commerce a lifeline for retailers with additional $900 billion spent online globally

According to Mastercard’s Recovery Insights report, an additional $900 billion was spent in retail online around the world in 2020 as COVID-19 kept consumers at home.

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SpendingPulse

May 2021

Back-to-school U.S. retail sales expected to grow 5.5% on last year

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April 2021

April U.S. retail sales grow 23.3% as trends point to a recovering economy

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MARCH 2021

U.S. retail sales grew 26.3% year-over-year in March, one year since first lockdown

2020

DECEMBER 26, 2020 | PRESS RELEASE

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales* Grew 3.0% This Holiday Season

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 | PRESS RELEASE | PURCHASE, NY

Mastercard Study Reveals a More Conscious Shopper this Holiday Season

OCTOBER 28, 2020 | PRESS RELEASE | PURCHASE, NY

The 75 Days of Christmas: U.S. Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Grow 2.4%* this Expanded Season Compared to Last Year, According to Mastercard SpendingPulse

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 | PRESS RELEASE | PURCHASE, NY

Mastercard Recovery Insights: Italy, Russia and France Lead Travel & Entertainment Spending Recovery in G20 Countries

JUNE 18, 2020 | PRESS RELEASE | JUNE 18, 2020

Mastercard Research Shows Surge in Digital Payments as E-commerce Reaches New Heights Around the World

JUNE 10, 2020 | PRESS RELEASE | PURCHASE, NY

Mastercard SpendingPulse: Estimated $53 Billion in Additional U.S. E-Commerce Sales as Pandemic Drives Consumers Online in April and May

MAY 29, 2020 | PRESS RELEASE | PURCHASE, NY

Mastercard Launches Recovery Insights Initiative to Inform Business and Government Economic Response Efforts

2019

DECEMBER 26, 2019 | PURCHASE, NY

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 3.4 Percent This Holiday Season