# 2026 State of Affiliate Marketing Report

Type: Product

Source: Retail Intelligence Brief — https://getretailbrief.com/entity/2026-state-of-affiliate-marketing-report
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### Retail Affiliate Spend Tops $17B, Heading for $20B in 2026
2026-06-20 23:27:56 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The global affiliate marketing industry, a vital customer acquisition channel for retailers, surged to $17-18.5B in 2025 and is projected to surpass $20B by year-end. The new AffiliateBooster.com report signals an imperative for e-commerce brands to double down on performance-based partnerships.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-affiliate-spend-17b-20b-2026

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