Retail
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Super Saturday and Christmas Eve Eve: A Winning Combination
Super Saturday (the last Saturday before Christmas, or last-minute gift-buying day) and Christmas Eve Eve (the day before Christmas) both fell on the same day this year - how was shopper turnout? We dive into the data to find out.
3 Budget Grocery Chains Finishing 2023 On a High Note
Food inflation was a major retail story this year, with many consumers looking to save at the grocery store. And while grocery traffic dipped slightly, value-priced supermarkets saw their visits soar. We take a look at several low-cost grocery chains to see what might have helped drive visits.
Placer.ai White Paper Recap – November 2023
In November 2023, Placer.ai released white papers exploring the car dealership space; revealing 8 trends to watch in 2024; and identifying 3 trends shaping the dining industry. Below is a taste of our findings. To read more data-driven consumer research, visit our library.
Checking in With Nike and Lululemon
With the all-important fourth quarter of the year well underway, we dove into the data to see how lululemon athletica and Nike fared in Q3 2023 – and how the two athleisure leaders have experienced the kickoff of the holiday season.
Black Friday 2023 Retail Recap
Black Friday – the unofficial start of the holiday season – drove nationwide retail foot traffic spikes on November 24th. Just how big was the Black Friday 2023 visit surge? And how did this year’s shopping holiday compare to 2022? We dove into the foot traffic data to find out.