Insight ReportSeptember 2021 China Retail Sales: Highest Online Sales Growth in a Year Coresight Research October 20, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn September 2021, total sales growth increased by single digits year over year, while online retail sales reached their highest point in a year. We review monthly data for retail in China in total and by sector, including the following: Retail sales growth over the last 13 months Retail sales growth for 15 sectors across food and nonfood retail, for each of the latest three months Growth in online retail sales, by major sector We also present data for two-year retail growth compared to September 2019, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2026, Week 10: US Store Openings Gain Momentum—BJ’s, Burlington Stores, Abercrombie & Fitch and MoreCES 2025 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Takeaways—AI, Retail Tech, Sustainability, and Health and Wellness Come into FocusShoptalk Spring 2025 Wrap-Up: Customer-Centricity for a New Golden Age of RetailShoptalk Spring 2026: Day 1—Agentic Commerce and AI-Driven Personalization; Retail Media Innovation and Omnichannel Data; Emotional Connection and Loyalty in the AI Era
