Amazon and Walmart Hit 51.6% of US Online Sales as Shipping Costs Spike
Amazon and Walmart now take 51.6% of U.S. online sales, while diesel-driven shipping costs threaten to erase profits for drop-shippers with sub-$50 orders before Q4 ends.
Topic
Ecommerce
Topic
Ecommerce
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