Digital Commerce Expansion, Payments Transformation, AI Adoption, and B2B Growth Reshape North America’s B2C and Enterprise Markets in 2026
This report analyzes how digital commerce, the evolving payments landscape, artificial intelligence, and B2B digital trade are reshaping retail, financial services, and enterprise operations across North America, providing in-depth coverage of market development, transaction infrastructure, consumer and business behavior, AI integration, and cross-border digital trade across the United States and Canada.
North America’s Digital Commerce Growth Continues as Market Concentration Increases
North America’s digital commerce sector continues expanding as consumer behavior shifts further toward online and mobile channels. U.S. B2C E-Commerce is expected to surpass USD 1.5 trillion by 2028, while Amazon and Walmart are projected to control roughly two-thirds of online sales by 2029, reinforcing platform concentration. Canada’s growth remains steadier, reflecting different market conditions and adoption levels.
Payments Landscape Shifts as Wallet Usage Rises but Cards Maintain Revenue Lead
The region’s payments ecosystem is evolving as digital wallets gain ground across online and mobile environments. Cards continue to dominate revenue, with debit cards leading usage, while wallet adoption grows unevenly by channel. Structural barriers persist, including fragmented acceptance, loyalty challenges, and inconsistent BNPL uptake.
AI Deployment Accelerates Across Commerce and Finance Despite Governance Gaps
AI adoption is expanding rapidly across commerce and payments, driven by enterprise investment and automation needs. The U.S. leads large-scale deployment, while Canada’s progress varies by region. However, governance maturity remains limited, with organizations facing ongoing challenges in data quality, skills readiness, and responsible AI frameworks.
B2B E-Commerce Expands Through Marketplaces While Integration Challenges Remain
North America’s B2B E-Commerce market continues to scale as digital procurement and marketplaces grow. U.S. B2B E-Commerce exceeded USD 2 trillion in 2023, with Amazon Business holding a dominant position. Yet adoption remains uneven, as many firms still rely on marketplaces only partially due to persistent experience and transparency gaps.
Key Questions Answered
- What share of total B2C sales does E-Commerce represent in the U.S. in 2024?
- How is Canada progressing in AI adoption in 2025?
- What is North America’s position in the global payments market in 2027?
- How widespread is GenAI adoption in North America in 2025?
- How is buyer behavior in U.S. B2B purchasing shifting in 2025?
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- Notion
- Citizens Bank
- Mastercard
- Stripe
- Perplexity
- Meta
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- OpenAI
- Walmart
- Shein
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Venmo
- Cash App
- Amazon Business
- Alibaba
- Global Sources
- Thomasnet
- eWorldTrade
- Full Leaf Tea Company
- Clearco
- Cavela

