Data E-commerce rises to 19% of all retail purchases Global online sales among seven major economies jumped to almost one-fifth of all retail sales last year during the pandemic, UNCTAD reported. By Arete News - May 3, 2021 UNCTAD reports online sales jumped to 19 percent of all retail purchases in 2020 (AN/Andrew Neel) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us