Retailers that started 2020 without an online sales presence most likely went into 2021 with one, or at least plans to do so, in order to get a piece of what is likely to become an increasingly larger e-commerce pie.

The e-commerce landscape has been a good space for startups, too. The sector has shown growth for direct-to-consumer brands as well as for providers of tools that help retailers sell more stuff online. Data shows global e-commerce sales are poised to reach record numbers by 2022, with revenue expected to grow to $6.54 trillion. READ MORE