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October 2024 Retail Metrics are in!

October 2024 Retail Metrics:

Welcome to the Milestone 200th Edition of Retail Traffic Trends! 🎉

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In true RTT fashion, we’re diving deep into October’s numbers to uncover how each industry performed.

Join us as we unpack the latest trends, shifts, and standout performances that are already shaping the road ahead!

Today's Rundown

E-commerce bump: E-commerce, now accounting for 15.2% of retail sales, is the driving force behind continued retail growth despite a slowdown in overall sales.
Tis The Season: Spirit Halloween tests Christmas stores.
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Market Watch

Furniture Industry

Mattress Industry

October 2024: Furniture industry

October 2024: Mattress industry

Retail Snippets

E-commerce bump: E-commerce, now accounting for 15.2% of retail sales, is the driving force behind continued retail growth despite a slowdown in overall sales.

Tis The Season: Spirit Halloween tests Christmas stores.

One for All: Home Depot orders corporate staff to take 8-hour retail shifts.

Random Irrelevance

Mapped: Explore the varying energy costs by state in 2024.

Hurricane Watch: See the latest forecast for Hurricane Milton.

Must See: A rare comet brightens the night skies in October.

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