Ecommerce Marketing Metrics

2026 Ecom Marketing Benchmark Reports

High ROAS doesn’t mean high profit. This 2026 Ecom Marketing Report Card shows you the true LTV:CAC and MER data for efficient scaling.

2026 Ecom Marketing Benchmark Reports

Profitability Benchmarks

Track ROAS, MER, and blended metrics to make data-backed decisions that protect margins and scale profits.

Funnel Optimization Tips

Learn proven funnel testing strategies to improve conversion rates and reduce drop-offs across the buyer journey.

Paid Ads Performance

See up-to-date paid social and search ad benchmarks to optimize your campaign spend and maximize ROAS.

LTV:CAC Ratio Goals

Understand the top indicator of your brand’s healthLearn why 3:1 is the ideal target for sustainable, profitable scaling.

ROAS vs. MER Truth

Ditch misleading platform ROASUse our benchmarks for Blended ROAS (MER) as your true “North Star” metric.

Retention Marketing

Discover key email and SMS retention metrics that drive repeat purchases and increase customer lifetime value.

Flying blind in 2026?

Tackle AI shifts, privacy rules, and soaring ad costs head-on. This guide cuts through noise with clear benchmarks to sharpen acquisition, retention, and profit strategies.

01

Using Vanity Metrics?

If you just track top-line revenue, you’re missing the real story. This guide helps you track the KPIs that actually define health.
02

Ad Spend Inefficiency?

Relying too much on high-CAC paid ads is not sustainableLearn to balance paid channels with high-LTV owned channels.

03

One-Time Buyer Problem?

A large percentage of first-time holiday buyers will churn. Use our Q1 plan to drive the crucial second purchase.
04

Risking Clumsy AI?

A bad chatbot can erode customer trustLearn to deploy AI as a “co-pilot” for efficiency, not as a blunt cost-cutting tool.

05

Losing New Shoppers?

The “Intentional Spender” is here. Your marketing must shift from hype to tangible value to win this cautious consumer.
06

Outdated Tech Stack?

Your tech stack might not support a 2026 strategyThis guide outlines the essential tools for data, personalization, and retention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions, answered. Learn more about our ecommerce marketing metrics guide .

Who is this benchmark report for?

This guide is a data-backed roadmap for DTC brand owners, Shopify founders, and growth leads who understand that growing smarter, not faster, is the key to success in 2026. It is designed for scalers who want to build a high-efficiency growth model based on data, not guesses.

What is this guide's core strategy?

The core strategy is to shift your focus from short-term platform ROAS to a resilient model built on long-term Customer Lifetime Value (LTV). It provides a tactical playbook for using the Q1 retention period to convert holiday shoppers and drive year-long profitability.

What specific benchmarks will I find inside?

You will find 2026 performance benchmarks, including average Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) by industry and company revenue. The report also details the target LTV:CAC ratio and benchmarks for Marketing Efficiency Ratio (MER), your true "North Star" metric.

Is this just data, or does it offer actionable tactics?

This is a tactical playbook that provides a detailed Q1 Retention Marketing plan to help you act on the data. It includes strategies for using product returns as a retention tool, maximizing gift card redemptions, and nurturing your holiday cohort to drive their second purchase.

What if I need help implementing these insights?

The report includes a 2026 Ecommerce Action Checklist to help you audit your metrics and get started immediately. If you need expert help to execute this high-efficiency growth model, you can book a call with our full funnel growth marketing team.

2026 Ecom Marketing Benchmark Reports

2026 Ecom Marketing Benchmark Reports