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December 27, 2012
ShopperTrak: Retail sales, traffic increased week-over-week

A report issued by ShopperTrak found that last-minute shopping activity drove large increases in both retail sales and foot traffic last week.

December 19, 2012
ShopperTrak lowers holiday sales forecast

A report released by ShopperTrak revealed a downwardly revised holiday forecast indicating a 2.5% year-over-year sales increase.

November 27, 2012
ShopperTrak: Foot traffic up 8.2% during ‘Black Weekend’

ShopperTrak reported Tuesday that it estimates retail foot traffic over the Black Weekend shopping period rose 8.2% year-over-year.

November 5, 2012
How to Prepare for the 10 Busiest Holiday Shopping Days

By Bill Martin, ShopperTrak Founder

September 12, 2012
ShopperTrak: Holiday retail traffic and sales to increase

Consumers will shop more and visit more stores during the peak holiday shopping months of November and December, according to ShopperTrak, the world's largest counter and analyzer of retail foot traffic.

January 16, 2012
ShopperTrak: Holiday season sales grew 3.5%, foot traffic declined 3.1%

ShopperTrak reported that national retail sales, when compared with the same period last year, rose 3.5% during November and December, while foot traffic decreased 3.1%.

December 14, 2011
ShopperTrak report: Week ending Dec. 10 sales up 10.6%

A report released by ShopperTrak revealed that December holiday sales remain flat year-over-year but are showing signs of growth in the days and weeks ahead.

December 8, 2011
ShopperTrak: Retail sales flat first week of December

A report release Wednesday by ShopperTrak said that sales increased just 0.2% year-over-year for the week ending in Dec. 3, representing a 22.5% decline from the prior week, which held the largest Black Friday in history — both in terms of sales and traffic.

November 21, 2011
ShopperTrak predicts Dec. 26 will be a ‘door-buster’ day

Up to 60% more shoppers will enter stores on Dec. 26 than on the same day last year, according to ShopperTrak, the world's largest provider of retail and mall foot traffic counting services.

November 1, 2011
ShopperTrak report identifies 10 busiest holiday shopping days

A report released by retail foot traffic counter ShopperTrak identified the 10 holiday shopping days that will make or break the period for retailers.

September 21, 2011
ShopperTrak predicts 3% increase in holiday sales

Retail sales will rise 3% percent during November and December compared to the year-ago period, but foot traffic will decrease 2.2%, according to ShopperTrak.

January 5, 2011
Year-over-year sales up 6.5% for week ending Jan. 1

Year-over-year retail sales increased 6.5% for the week ending Jan. 1, according to ShopperTrak’s National Retail Sales Estimate, while the company’s Retail Traffic Index (SRTI) reported foot traffic rose 4.1% for the same period.

December 29, 2010
ShopperTrak: Christmas week sales slip 4.1% due to calendar shift; blizzard postpones $1 billion in spending

Total GAFO retail sales for Christmas week (week ending Dec. 25) slipped 4.1% compared with last year, while the company’s retail traffic index (SRTI) reported a 6.8% total U.S. foot traffic decline for the same period, according to ShopperTrak’s National Retail Sales Estimate (NRSE).

December 21, 2010
'Super Saturday' retail sales increase 15.1% compared with 2009

Boosted by a very weak comparison period, ShopperTrak’s National Retail Sales Estimate (NRSE) reported that total GAFO retail sales for the last Saturday before Christmas (12/18), or Super Saturday, increased a sharp 15.1% compared with last year, while the company’s retail traffic index (SRTI) reported a similar 10.1% total U.S. foot traffic uptick for the same period.

December 30, 2008
Strong Sales Uptick in Christmas Week Recap

In a spot of good news for the nation’s beleaguered retailers, retail sales rose a...

November 17, 2008
ShopperTrak: Week’s Retail Sales Fall 3.1%

ShopperTrak RCT Corp.'s National Retail Sales Estimate (NRSE) reported Tuesday that retail sales continued to...

August 11, 2008
Report: Retail Sales Rise 4.0% in July

ShopperTrak RCT Corp.’s National Retail Sales Estimate reported Wednesday that July retail sales rose a...

June 16, 2008
Survey: Father’s Day Gives Boost to Weekly Sales

ShopperTrak RCT Corp.'s National Retail Sales Estimate Tuesday reported that retail sales for the week...

April 30, 2008
Stepping It Up

In a sluggish economy, retailers can’t just rely on tried-and-true strategies, such as opening...

April 28, 2008
Report: Weekly Sales Up in Latest Week

ShopperTrak RCT Corp.'s National Retail Sales Estimate reported that retail sales for the week ending...

April 21, 2008
Retail Sales Up 7.1% in Latest Week

Retail sales for the week ending April 19 rose a strong 7.1% compared to the...

January 21, 2008
Study: Retail Sales Fall 2.9% for Week of Jan. 19

Chicago, Retail sales...

January 8, 2008
Report: Retail Sales Rise 4.5% for 2007 Holiday Season

Chicago Research group ShopperTrak reported that retail sales for the November-December 2007 holiday season increased...

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