2015 promises to be a very strong retail sales year around the world as more countries recover from their recessions. Total global retail sales in 2015 are projected to reach nearly $24 trillion dollars.

According to eMarketer:

“Retail sales worldwide — including both in-store and Internet purchases — will reach $22.492 trillion this year [2014], according to new figures from eMarketer. The global retail market will see steady growth over the next few years, and in 2018, worldwide retail sales will increase 5.5% to reach $28.300 trillion.”

“This is eMarketer’s first-ever forecast of the global retail market and retail E-commerce sales worldwide. The complete forecast also includes a breakdown of total retail and retail E-commerce sales in 22 countries, as well as the number of consumers who shop and purchase goods via the internet in each of those markets.”

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