Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2025

These insights help businesses make informed decisions, whether in marketing, customer service or inventory management. For example, using facial recognition software and smart cameras, stores can capture anonymized data about customer demographics such as age, gender and even mood.

Inventory Management 173

Inventory Management Store Layout Promotions Store Operations 173

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Retail sales data for October reflects the enduring strength of consumers’ finances and willingness to spend as the holiday season gets underway,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. Electronics and appliance stores were up 3.8% Sporting goods stores were up 1.5% General merchandise stores were up 0.8%

Shopping 52

Shopping Sporting Goods Home Furnishings Merchandise Store 52

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MAY 14, 2021

demonstrates that household finances remain strong, and the economic recovery will likely continue to gain steam as we head into the summer months. Online and other non-store sales were down 0.6% General merchandise stores were down 4.9% Grocery and beverage stores were up 0.4% Year-over-year growth of 28.8%

Sporting Goods 52

Sporting Goods Home Furnishings Merchandise Store Finance 52

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APRIL 15, 2021

American households are clearly feeling the full effect of additional fiscal stimulus, gains in the job market and the reopening of the economy. Even with some stimulus money going to savings, consumers’ finances are healthy, and they are willing to spend. Electronics and appliance stores were up 10.5% unadjusted year-over-year.

Home Furnishings 52

Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Finance 52