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🚀 Dive into the pulse of consumer spending with our NEW Win the Week™ Retail Newsletter from Facteus 📈 Stay ahead of the curve with exclusive #insights into emerging retail giants like Temu, SHEIN, and TikTok Shop, alongside key spending metrics across a spectrum of industries. From Fast Fashion to Fast Food, Grocery to Wholesale Clubs, our comprehensive transaction data unveils #trends shaping the retail and food world. Reach out to me directly to arm yourself with the intel you need to #WIN each week! 💼💥 #AlternativeData #AltData #consumerintelligence #consumerbehavior #marketintelligence #RetailTrends #ConsumerSpending #DataInsights #Facteus #WinTheWeek

Welcome to the latest edition of the Facteus Win the Week #Retail newsletter, covering consumer spending trends for the week ending September 21, 2024. This week's data shows a mixed picture with some categories stabilizing or slightly improving after last week's broad declines. Let's dive into the numbers and analyze the trends. This week's highlights: General Retail: - Weekly spend growth: -0.4% - Average ticket growth: 0.3% Fast Fashion: - Weekly spend growth: 1.4% - Average ticket growth: 2.1% TikTok Shop: - Weekly spend growth: -3.8% - Average ticket growth: 0.8% Other Categories: - Fast Food & Restaurant spend growth: 0.2% - Grocery spend growth: -1.3% - Wholesale Club spend growth: -3.7% - Discount Store spend growth: 1.9% - Hardware & Home Supply spend growth: -3.0% This week's data paints a picture of a retail landscape that's potentially stabilizing after last week's broad declines. While many categories are still showing negative growth, the magnitude of the declines has generally decreased, and some categories have returned to positive territory. The rebound in Fast Fashion and the positive turn for Discount Stores could indicate that consumers are still making discretionary purchases, but with an eye towards value. This might be an early signal of consumer behavior as we approach the holiday shopping season. The continued decline in Wholesale Club spending, coupled with only a slight improvement in Grocery, suggests that consumers may still be cautious about stocking up on household essentials. TikTok Shop's shift to negative growth is noteworthy and bears watching in coming weeks to see if this is a temporary dip or a longer-term trend. As we move into fall and closer to the holiday season, we'll be closely monitoring these trends for signs of how consumer spending patterns might evolve. The mix of stabilization in some categories and continued caution in others suggests a complex retail environment ahead. Sign up here to receive our newsletter every week in your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gfZ_Y4_y #facteus #alternativedata #altdata #retail Walmart, Amazon, Target, Temu, ZARA USA, H&M, SHEIN, UNIQLO, TikTok

Creating reliable revenue this BFCM means getting into the minds of consumers to truly understand what motivates them…but that’s not easy. DTC pros are being asked tough questions like: - What is the perfect discount percentage that motivates purchasing behavior without giving away too much margin? - What types of ads are BFCM shoppers most receptive to and how does that influence my messaging in the leadup to the holiday season? - Which channels are my core customers most active on and what are the safe bets and big swings I should be taking to engage them more effectively? The answers to these questions are key in making sure your BFCM strategy, from now until 2025, is optimized to drive efficient revenue. That’s why we surveyed 1,161 consumers, sorted through the data, and are excited to announce the release of our 2024 BFCM Consumer Trends Report. In it, you’ll get the latest consumer trends shaping BFCM season, pulled from proprietary data, insider experts, and top global brands. But this report isn’t just about understanding shoppers – it’s about actionable strategies you can implement now. You’ll also hear from top industry minds like Nicole (Booth) Daly (Klaviyo), Adnan Shah (Rebuy Engine), Mia Healy (Triple Whale), Diana Buccella (Gorgias), Bar Bruhis (KnoCommerce), Eve Rouse (Nosto), and Nihar Kulkarni (ROSWELL). If you want to get into the minds of BFCM shoppers and unlock insights that’ll help your BFCM strategy drive action, the full report is waiting for you. Link below.

If you don’t know who Criteo is, you may be behind. It’s a retail media platform that serves ads to online shoppers. And it helps smart brands keep retail accounts healthy. Stay with me here: -> Q1, 2023: Criteo did $37M in Retail Media. -> Q1, 2024: Criteo did $50M in Retail Media. That’s a growth rate of 35%. Question: Who is driving that growth? Answer: Your competitors. Whatever you think of Retail Media. Your competitors are using it to stay on the shelf. ——— 🔹Driving shelf turn in Kroger, Whole Foods, Albertsons, Costco, Walmart, Sprouts, and More 🔹DM me or book an appointment for help! hashtag #ecommerce hashtag #retailmedia hashtag #retailvelocity hashtag #retail hashtag #cpggrowth hashtag #instacart hashtag #cpg hashtag #tradespend

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐡-𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫. This 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 ❤️, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) data expects shoppers will spend over $𝟏𝟒 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 gifting their loved ones. And over 40% of these gifts will be purchased online, 35% up from last year. That's a golden opportunity for #retailers to drive digital traffic, boost sales, and reconnect with potential customers globally. 💲 But don't get too excited yet… 🌎 It takes more than just shipping internationally to capture the billions being spent worldwide this February 14th.  𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞-𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 😍 #boostyoursales #globalbusiness #localizationservices #valentinesday #ecommercegrowth

3 Data Points We’re Watching This Week At Coresight Research, we constantly check the pulse of technological advancements to drive strategic insights. Check out crucial data points from our recent research on social commerce, Black Friday and retail inventory. Dive into the full research reports behind these data points: 1. Social Commerce in Focus—Opportunity for TikTok; Apparel Captures Attention: US Consumer Survey Insights: https://lnkd.in/dvhzvsD6 2. Seasonal Shopping, 4Q24—Shoppers’ Latest Holiday Expectations: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra: https://lnkd.in/dBdPrVft 3. 2Q24 US Retail Inventory Insights: Stable Inventory Ratio Ahead of the Holiday Season: https://lnkd.in/dZmFPyVB #RetaininUS #Consumerinsights #blackfriday #TikTok #Socialcommerce

#blackfriday | #Consumers are reducing their tolerance for ordinary offers; however, 65% still demand brands facilitate intense #shopping experiences with more reasons to buy instead of the same expected excuses to shop. https://lnkd.in/eU3ebnwN #retailindustry, #ecommerce, #marketing, #advertising, #brandstrategy #socialmedia #CMOS #CEOS

Massmart’s Consumer Study Reveals Key Easter Retail Trends - As the Easter break approaches, Massmart unveils exclusive insights into consumer spending habits for the upcoming holiday season. The study, conducted by Vice President of Brand Marketing Katherine (Rose) Madley CM (SA), sheds light on how consumers are prioritizing their retail spend, particularly at Makro and Game stores. https://lnkd.in/e9a3_PQN #EasterShopping #RetailTrends #ConsumerInsights

Retail is evolving fast! 📈 With innovation and personalized experiences driving growth, retailers must focus on delivering what consumers truly want: value, convenience, and sustainability. 🌍 The rise of social commerce, direct-to-consumer models, and retail media is reshaping the landscape, creating exciting opportunities for brands to connect with shoppers in new ways. The challenge? Navigating budget constraints while fostering innovation. Brands that focus on aligning their offerings with consumer needs will thrive in this evolving market.. 💡 For more insights on the future of retail, check out the full blog here: https://ow.ly/mZKe30sGIRe #retailinnovation #retailtrends #tndretail

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