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Andrew Donsbach

The QSR value wars are buying traffic, not loyalty

Two years after McDonald's launched its $5 Meal Deal, the data shows a surprising outcome: while promotions boosted traffic, they often failed to build loyalty. Facteus analyzed 18...

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What is Consumer Spending Data? A Guide for Businesses

Every day, people buy things. They grab coffee on the way to work, fill up the tank, order lunch, and shop online at night. Each of those purchases...

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Mobile shopping

The Fastest Growing Merchants of 2025: What Real Consumer Spend Data Reveals

Discover the fastest-growing U.S. merchants of 2025 using real consumer transaction data. See who’s gaining share across retail, restaurants, and convenience....

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Online Shopping at Christmas

Cyber Five, Called in Advance: How Our Predictions Stacked Up Against Real Spend

Real transaction data from the Cyber Five weekend validates or disproves predictions. See how consumers are actually behaving this holiday season....

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Consumers shopping for the holidays

The Cyber Five Is Coming. Here’s What We Think Will Happen – Based on the Facts

Holiday shopping predictions backed by real transaction data. See what to expect this Cyber Five and how consumers are spending....

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The Exclusivity Paradox: Why Starbucks’ Bearista Cup Worked and Their ‘Exclusive’ Target Collaboration Probably Won’t

Starbucks' Bearista cup drove $64M in sales. Data analysis reveals why it worked and why the Target collaboration probably won't - based on real-world transaction data....

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