The Price Imperative: Navigating 2026 Shopper Demands for Enterprise CX Leaders
RetailNext’s 2026 Shopper Sentiment Report, which surveyed 1,053 U.S. consumers in February 2026, underscores a critical shift: price is no longer merely a factor; it is the dominant driver of customer engagement and loyalty. For senior marketing and CX leaders, understanding and responding to these shifts with precision and…
RetailNext: Early Data Shows U.S. Black Friday In-Store Traffic Down 3.6% YoY, as Shoppers Delay Big Purchases and Prioritize Essentials
RetailNext, the leading in-store traffic analytics provider used by 560+ of the world’s most popular brands, today announced early insights from Black Friday Weekend 2025. Initial data reveals an average of -5.3% year-over-year decrease in in-store foot traffic across Black Friday and Saturday, offering a view into shoppers who…
RetailNext Black Friday Data: Strategic Shifts for the Value-Driven Consumer
Early data from RetailNext reveals a notable shift in consumer behavior this Black Friday. In-store traffic across the United States declined by 3.6% compared to the previous year. This aggregate reduction, reported by RetailNext—a leading authority in retail intelligence and traffic analytics trusted by over 560 global retailers—signifies more…
Black Friday Tops Traffic, but December’s Final Days Will Drive the Holiday Spend, Says RetailNext
RetailNext, a global leader in smart store analytics for optimizing retail experiences, today released its 2025 U.S. Holiday Forecast, revealing that while Black Friday will once again reign as the busiest day for store traffic, the biggest spending will come in the final rush before Christmas.
#615: Is Black Friday still the star of the holiday season? Featuring Joe Shasteen, RetailNext
Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Joe Shasteen, Global Manager of Advanced Analytics at RetailNext. Joe is here to share insights into the 2024 holiday shopping season based on early Black Friday weekend data and what these trends tell us about the shifting consumer behavior landscape. From the rise of…
RetailNext Black Friday Weekend 2024 Report: U.S. Foot Traffic Declines 1.6% YoY as Shoppers Embrace Intentional Spending and Extended Promotions
RetailNext, the leading in-store traffic analytics provider for over 560 of the world’s top retail brands, today released its detailed Black Friday Weekend 2024 report. The data paints a nuanced picture of cautious spending tempered by moments of indulgence, as shoppers balanced practicality with retail therapy this holiday season.
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