Points of Interest (POI) are the starting point for analyzing a location. Businesses and retailers rely on location data analysis to discover new business locations, adjust store hours, manage inventory, and understand competitors. Through the strategic analysis of POI data, companies…
How Temu is Revolutionizing the Retail Landscape
Temu has revolutionized the way retail works, so much so the U.S. government is now taking steps to limit its reach. Retailers can learn some great lessons from Temu; how to succeed in growing digital world, how to use shopping apps to…
Black Friday 2024 – Full Report On Physical Store Visits & Category Performance
Black Friday Store Visits Dip Slightly: A -1.85% YoY Decline Black Friday store visits dipped slightly by –1.85% YoY, reflecting shifts in shopping habits as consumers embraced early discounts and online options. Physical retail remains key, with extended sales spreading traffic…
Black Friday 2024 Foot Traffic Predictions
Overall, our AI-powered insights using 5 years of historical foot traffic data predicts a drop in visits of -1.62% overall for retailers in the United States. Keep scrolling for the full details on your retail category and competitors. Methodology At midnight on Black Friday…
How U.S. Elections Influence Consumer Spending
This week, the United States will know the name of its next President. The polls will close and the announcement will come, state by state, as the doors of the White House open for its next leader. As the world looks…
How Automation and Video Technology are Shaping the Future of Retail
Retail has always been an industry defined by constant change, but in recent years, the pace of innovation has accelerated dramatically. Faced with evolving consumer behaviors, a global pandemic, and technological disruption, physical retail has had to adapt quickly. Much of…
College Student Spending Report 2024
In the fast-paced world of academia, the consumer patterns of college students reveal a fascinating landscape of choices driven by necessity, aspiration, and technological trends. As the academic year unfolds, students transition from carefree summer days to a routine demanding needs…
How Retail Fulfillment is Changing
For a long time, big fulfillment centers dominated the retail industry. These large distribution centers (DCs) are built and operated to ship products to stores. In recent years, however, the retail industry has faced major changes in customer behavior, expectations, budget, and…
Top 9 Retail Industry Trends in 2025: What to Expect
Retailers are bracing themselves as we enter the new year. Last year gave us AI breakthroughs, unique shopping experiences, and the continued growth of celebrity commerce. This year we’re expecting to see more innovative retail sales trends and carefully targeted campaigns…
Data Accuracy: Why It Matters & How to Achieve It
In the fast-paced world of data-driven decision-making, data accuracy isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Accurate data is the backbone of successful strategies, enabling organizations to build trust, drive performance, and maintain competitiveness. High data accuracy reduces uncertainty, letting you make decisions…