Data Visualization

  1. Shopper & Customer
Increasing customer loyalty is always top of mind for retailers. Loyal customers spend more money at their favorite businesses, patronize shops more often, and promote the brands they love to other consumers in their networks. To create loyal customers, forward-thinking retailers can utilize the tried-and-true gift card to engage customers and enhance buying experiences. In […]
  1. Channel: Grocery
I talked this week about how Jon Jenkins of AWS made the point during the NGA technology Summit that retailers should not compare smart carts to more traditional carts in terms of cost;  instead, he suggested, they should be thought of a self-checkout systems being used throughout the store, taking pressure off the front end. […]
  1. Data & Insights
Download full report Leonardo.ai–a differentiated visualization growing its share of wallet Access chart in Dash. A self-described “platform for creative production,” Leonardo.ai commanded about 47% of its own customers’ AI Tools spending in January 2024, relatively flat since November 2023  according to Earnest credit card data. This makes it somewhat rare among AI tools in […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. What are America’s Most Disappointing Cars in 2024? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Cars are such a fundamental part of American life, that certain […]
  1. Data & Insights
First, one more reminder: please take our Martech Composability Survey this week. When you see the questions, I think you’ll agree that having a statistically significant dataset for a “no BS” view of this topic would be super valuable for the whole martech community. We’ll share the full results publicly. But we need your participation. […]
  1. Data & Insights
At the end of 2023, we publicly launched Voronoi, our free new data discovery app! The initial response from both users and creators has been incredible. Just days ago, we hit a milestone of 1 million in-app views, and there are already hundreds of interesting visualizations to discover, many of which will not be published […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
First, a quick ask: please take this 5-minute survey on martech composability. We’ll share the full results back with everyone. I bet it will be very interesting. Thank you! Okay, back to today’s post… I prefer empircal data over gut-feel prognostications. For 12 years, I’ve been told that SaaS in general — and martech in […]
  1. Media & Marketing
Audiences stream a record 40.8 billion viewing minutes on Jan. 13, 2024 Chilly weather, coupled with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, helped boost total TV viewership 3.7% in January. While historically characteristic for the month, the uptick was perhaps more noteworthy because it was 1.4% above its level last year—a reporting period that was […]
  1. Retailer Media
It’s not just you — advertising is getting more personal. Retailers and brands know more about consumers than ever, thanks to their first-party data, and retail media networks (RMNs) can deliver personalized advertising by leveraging it. Beyond its role in targeting consumers, this transactional data can also serve as a powerful attribution method, closing the […]
  1. Associates & Employees
The Los Angeles Times has a story about “the California Fast Food Workers Union,” describing it as “the state’s newest labor organization.” The Times writes that “The union is a unique effort that will pave the way for more than half a million workers at fast-food chains across the state to bargain as a single […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
Crowdfunding has emerged as a game-changer for startup founders, providing a platform to validate ideas, raise capital, and engage with a global community of backers. Among the leading crowdfunding platforms, Indiegogo stands out as a beacon of opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to bring their visions to life. However, launching a successful campaign on Indiegogo requires […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
WASHINGTON – Americans are expected to spend a record $14.2 billion on their significant others this Valentine’s Day, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers are ready to help customers this Valentine’s Day with meaningful and memorable gifts,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “With […]
  1. Corporate Finance
In today’s financial trading sphere, a technological upheaval is reshaping the status quo through the advent of trading bots. These automated trading systems are not just tools but revolutionaries in their own right, transforming the way trades are executed in financial markets. They operate with a level of speed and precision that was once thought […]
  1. Data & Insights
As we begin 2024, the e-commerce landscape is on the brink of a significant transformation. Technological advancements like artificial intelligence/generative AI coupled with evolving consumer behaviors and a global shift towards sustainability are converging to redefine the way we shop online — from the way we search for products and make payments, to the authenticity […]
  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit
ARLINGTON, Va. — FMI — The Food Industry Association, has been recognized by the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Team as a MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Champion. The association received the highest (gold level) recognition for its efforts to promote and support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate initiative. As a MyPlate National Strategic Partner for […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
Retail data science company 84.51° yesterday released a new infographic entitled “What Customers Want,” which you can view below: KC’s View: To me, the two most interesting data points are number one in the ‘current experience” column, and one if the “future experience” column. The first says that 63 percent of respondents use self-checkout – […]
  1. Department: Beverage
As part of Mintel’s research into the lifestyles of Gen Z in Britain, our findings indicate that  36% of young adults aged 18-25 most commonly socialise by going to bars and pubs with their friends. In 2023, going to restaurants is one of the most popular choices for socialising, while online gaming, visiting cafes, and going […]
  1. Media & Marketing
Audiences watched 105 billion minutes of TV on New Year’s Day TV viewing in December continued its annual ascent to its seasonal January peak as usage increased 1.7% from November. Part of this was driven by younger audiences increasing their video game usage while away from the classroom during the winter break. That fact notwithstanding, the […]
  1. Data & Insights
Imagine if, a decade ago, your retail business could have seen how and where consumers were adopting e-commerce. Imagine if you could have observed how adoption patterns differed by age group and by location. And imagine if you had had access to all this data in real time. You could have made informed decisions to […]
  1. Data & Insights
Track consumer spending for free Access chart in Dash. Earnest Analytics Spend Index powered by Orion transaction data fell below year-ago levels in December, with a slight deceleration in in-store exacerbated by a large deceleration in online. Active & Athleisure, Off-Price Department Stores, and Fashion Resale outperformed the broader apparel category, up mid-single digits YoY. […]
  1. Department & Category
  Driving top-line sales and bottom-line profits is important for anyone in business today.  However, with competition increasing and electric vehicles garnering share of market convenience stores must now focus more on foodservice as a way to increase customer frequency than gasoline. According to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® “Grocerant […]
  1. Department: Consumer Durables
Track Active & Athleisure for free Access chart in Dash. Lululemon shoppers are increasing their spend at DTC Athleisure brands Alo Yoga and Vuori according to Earnest credit card data. This as student debt payments resume, reducing disposable income for younger customers, and despite a recent brand partnership deal with Peloton. Earnest’s share of wallet […]
  1. Corporate Strategy
Who Are America’s Most Popular CEOs? What do the employees at America’s largest companies think of the leadership? To answer that, we visualize CEO approval ratings gathered by professional social network Blind. The results are based on a survey of 13,171 verified professionals in the U.S., conducted between August 18th–23rd, 2023. Respondents were asked if […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
As we begin 2024, the world of e-commerce will see continued evolution and disruption. Consumer behavior has fundamentally shifted over the past several years, with more shoppers flocking to digital storefronts and leveraging digital shopping technologies. With this backdrop in mind, here are four key predictions for what’s in store for e-commerce in 2024. Consumers […]
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  2. Channel: Restaurants
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  Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […]
  1. Channel: Mass
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Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
  2. CPG: Food
  3. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
  4. Channel: Grocery
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