In 2020, general merchandise was the e-commerce category U.S. shoppers spent the most during the holiday season, with a market share of nearly ** percent. Apparel and footwear came in second, accounting for about ten percent of online sales during this period, followed by consumer electronics and major appliances, with approximately nine percent.
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