Ecommerce is booming, not only in the US, but worldwide. Here are some helpful stats:
By 2016, the average American in projected to spend over $1,738 online per year.
This year, mobile commerce revenue is expected to rise to $31 billion.
From 2011 to 2016 sales have jumped over $100 billion.
More stats include social commerce rising to $30 billion, over 70% of US smart phone owners regularly browse and shop online via their device, and over 53% of the US population makes online purchases.
Check out the infographic below: