Tag Archives: real-time

What Do U.S. Shoppers Spend in Real Time?

Posted on May 20, 2016 by

What do Americans eat, drink, buy, and spend by the second — in real time? Click the image to see an interactive infographic from Couponbox.com. The image below is static and shows only a small amount of the infographic.   … Continue reading →

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When’s the Best Time to Shop for the Holidays?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by

Consumers have many sources to consult when purchasing holiday gifts, from shopping tips to price trackers. The Wall Street Journal has created a new interactive Christmas Sales Tracker tool:  “The Journal created this tracker to monitor price movements for the holiday’s hottest … Continue reading →

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Real-Time U.S. Retail Spending by the Second

Posted on August 23, 2014 by

Are you interested in current retail shopping statistics? Then, consider the fun, interactive Web site highlighted in this post. Retale — a company that offers a mobile destination application for shoppers that incorporates retail circulars into a rich, interactive format — recently … Continue reading →

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