Amazon’s Retail Lead Goes Beyond Electronics
Amazon now captures more spending than Walmart in five of seven retail categories, extending its reach from electronics and apparel into health and personal care. That breadth gives Amazon several ways to grow as consumers shift more purchases toward goods they can research, order and have delivered without visiting a store. The September 2026 PYMNTS […] The post Amazon’s Retail Lead Goes Beyond…
Amazon's retail lead extends beyond electronics and into health and personal care, according to a September 2026 PYMNTS Intelligence report. The company now captures more spending than Walmart in five of seven retail categories, with a record 9.6% share of U.S. retail spending compared to Walmart's 7.5%. Amazon's advantage is strongest in sporting and hobby goods, music and books (35% vs. 5.1% for Walmart), electronics and appliances (32.1% vs. 5.3%), furniture and home furnishings (9% vs. 6.6%), and clothing and apparel (17.8% vs. 6%).
The report highlights Amazon's growing presence in categories that involve research, ordering, and delivery without visiting a store. While Walmart maintains a substantial lead in groceries (7.5%), Amazon's share of total U.S. retail spending reached a record high of 9.6%.
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