ON MAY 19TH Target reported that digital sales rose by 50% in its latest quarter, year on year. That is a blistering pace—but not nearly as blistering as earlier in the pandemic. Walmart, Home Depot and other retailers have also recorded slowing e-commerce growth. But as shoppers emerge from self-isolation they are in a splurging mood. Target’s overall quarterly revenue of $24bn beat forecasts. Clothes in particular are flying off the racks, and not just sweatpants; the firm’s apparel sales jumped by over 60%.
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This article appeared in the Business section of the print edition under the headline “After the pandemic boom online retail sales are slowing”
Source: Business - economist.com
