Each year, the 4th of July is a good holiday for retailers; and 2017 is expected to be no different as we honor our country. People buy flags, barbecue food, fireworks, and other items to actually use on the 4th; and many look forward to the sales that retailers run in recognition of this holiday, including apparel, autos, and much more.
Here are a video clip and a couple of infographics about the impact of July 4th on retailing. [The sources are in noted in the material itself.]
Retailing performance varies greatly around the world. Let’s take a look at some highlights by region: most expensive retail location, most affordable retail location, strongest retail growth, biggest retail decline, and proportion of retail growth.
The following charts were developed by Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real-estate firm. The charts show data for the Americas, Europe, and APAC (Asia Pacific).
As we have discussed before, there are many factors that affect whether a shopper receives a good customer experience — and whether a shopper completes a purchase or becomes loyal to the company.
Take a look at this infographic by Client Heartbeat.
Retailing: From A to Z 