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    Defining Geospatial Data Geospatial data or geolocation data are other terms for location information. Every cell phone has a GPS chip. This chip makes use of satellite data to keep track of the phone’s actual position at all times. Most (if not all) smartphones now have a Wi-Fi chip as well. And every time this Wi-Fi chip connects to another Wi-Fi network, it pings it, generating a new location DataStream. These phones are also constantly bouncing network carrier service towers. Because these towers are in a fixed place, they may be used as a secondary source of location data on a mobile phone. Each of these  datasets  combines to form a continuous stream of location data that acts as your digital footprint, showcasing your daily travels. Informing Business Policies Using Location Data You can never get enough data about your customers. The more you will learn about them, the more you will be able to modify the business policy and fulfill the client’s requiremen...

    Dollar stores are a multibillion-dollar sector that is growing in popularity, with new locations opening every day and raking in profits. In the United States, there are now over 32,000-dollar shop establishments. Given these companies’ aggressiveness, the number of dollar shop outlets could expand by 20% by 2025. We looked examined the locations of the country’s three largest dollar shop chains: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar. Insights In Brief Dollar General  operates 16,191 locations across 44 states. There are 7,296 Dollar Tree locations across 48 states. Family Dollar operates 9,489 locations throughout 46 states. In the United States, there are over 32,000-dollar shop establishments. Dollar stores outnumber Subway in terms of the number of locations (24,044). How Many Dollar Stores Are There In The US? In the United States, there are already over 32,000-dollar stores. With 3,379 locations, Texas has the most dollar stores.     With 16,1...

  Discount retailers are distinguished by their price structure, which features prices that are substantially lower than either their competitors and suggested selling prices from manufacturers. Unlike their more expensive competitors, these stores appear to be expanding well and avoiding e-commerce. Dollar General, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Big Lots, TJ Maxx, Sam’s Club, Costco, and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet were among the greatest discount stores in the United States. Insights In Brief In the United States, there are about 37,000 bargain stores. Dollar General  has the most locations (16.9K). The state with the most stores (3.7K) is Texas. Dollar businesses account for more than 80% of all bargain stores. In the United States, there are 674 fewer dollar chains in December 2019 than there were in December 2018. How Many Discount Stores Are There In The US? We looked at 37,530 stores from nine budget stores in the United States. Dollar General is the biggest discoun...

  Over the next 5 years, convenience store chains in the United States will outperform all other retailers. This is because grocery stores are closer to consumers’ residences and have fewer crowds than huge supermarkets or hypermarkets, both of which are vital precautions in the event of an epidemic. Shell, Exxon, 7-Eleven, Chevron, Circle K, BP, Speedway, and Casey’s are the main convenience store chains in the United States. Observations In Brief: The largest convenience store chain in the United States is  Shell  (11.6K). In the United States, there are over 54,000 convenience stores. Exxon has more convenience stores per state (12 states). The state with the most stores (6.4K) in California. 89 % of  Circle K  locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How Many Convenience Stores Are There In The US?   We evaluated 54,126 stores from 8 grocery stores across the United States. Shell is the biggest convenience store business in the United States, w...

  Every day, online grocery sales have increased by 110 % as a result of COVID-19. To entice customers, businesses are also providing Curbside pickup. To keep their companies going, pharmacies, eateries, and even libraries are using an in-store pickup. Setting up a Curbside pickup for brick-and-mortar establishments is easier and less expensive than establishing an online delivery system. It’s also considered a safer and easier way to get food and other necessities. Walmart, Target, Publix, Kroger, Albertsons Company, Costco, Aldi, Whole Foods, and Food Lion are among the top grocery companies in the US that offer Curbside pickup. Brief Observations: Walmart has the most stores that provide Curbside pickup (4,590). Curbside pickup  is available at all Target (1,871) and Publix (1,236) locations. The smallest number of stores that provide Curbsides pickup is Whole Foods (160) and Food Lion (159). Curbside Grocery Pickup In US We have looked at 15,450 stores across 9 big  g...