Task 3. Read the essay and complete the table. Online shopping is more popular today than ever before. A report from the U.S. Census Bureau found that in the first quarter of 2022, an estimated $250 billion was spent in retail e- commerce sales. In the second quarter of 2011, for comparison, retail e-commerce sales were $47.5 billion.2 While online shopping comes with a number of benefits, there are drawbacks to know about, too. Let's dive deeper into the pros and cons of shopping online. Online shopping is convenient and offers a variety of products you may not be able to find at your local stores.