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The second edition of The Total is out now! Read on for data and insights around: 📈 Changes in how retailers feel about the health of their business 🙋 How shoppers optimistic about the economy behave differently than pessimists ❄️ Tracking fuel trends: what the winter months will bring

🎁 Restaurants open on Christmas? We’ve got the data. 🎁 If Christmas movies have taught us anything, it's that holiday dining doesn’t always happen at home — and real life agrees. According to the National Restaurant Association, 63% of adults planned to eat out during the holidays last year. But if you’re thinking of leaving your own kitchen behind on Christmas Day, where should you look for open doors, and where might you find the merriest crowds? 🧮 Our data crunching reveals: 🍻 Dive bars and gastropubs are the most likely to welcome you with open doors (and maybe a Christmas cheer or two). 🍚 Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants will likely be bustling with holiday diners. 💰 When it comes to spend per transaction, Chinese restaurants top the list. See more of the trends here: https://hubs.ly/Q030lrxj0

🚀 Roberts Company Inc. has joined the Upside platform! 🚀 Roberts Company Inc. — owner of Corner Market and Grocery Depot stores in the Jackson/Hattiesburg, MS area — has partnered with Upside to drive more visits and profit. This collaboration builds on Upside’s ongoing efforts to support Associated Wholesale Grocers members like Roberts, helping independent grocers win uncommitted customers and capture market share. We’re excited to grow together! #GroceryRetail #CustomerLoyalty #Upside https://lnkd.in/eYRntNaH

🎉 Upside is proud to be recognized as a winner of The Muse 2024 Vibe Awards! We’re honored to be celebrated for fostering a workplace that truly cares about our team, earning recognition in six key categories: 💪 Health & Wellness 🏢 Office Life & Perks 👶 Parental Benefits 🌴 Vacation & Time Off 📈 Professional Development 💰 Financial & Retirement Thank you to The Muse, and congratulations to all the other winners! Learn more about the Vibe Awards here: https://hubs.ly/Q02_BKmg0

Excited to introduce exclusive insights from the largest dashboard of combined fuel and c-store industry data in the U.S. Fuel Trends by Upside 📈 offers insights from sign prices and margins to foot traffic and fuel demand across 20,000+ stations nationwide. We’ll start with monthly updates that cover industry shifts, regional variations, and notable trends — all designed to help fuel and c-store retailers stay ahead. Check out our latest insights and subscribe for monthly updates here: https://hubs.li/Q02_jTHd0

What inspires Senior Growth Manager Lauren Nevin? At Upside, it’s a combination of data-driven approach, talented teammates, and a mission that makes a difference for businesses and consumers alike. Read more about Lauren, her career growth, and her experience at Upside in our latest All Things Upside: https://hubs.li/Q02_7JQb0 #allthingsupside #growth

While many restaurant chains are facing challenges, Roy Rogers is outpacing the competition. Why? Because instead of relying on discounted value meals, Roy Rogers doubled down on enhancing the in-store experience and personalizing guest interactions. Read a recap of Roy Rogers Restaurants EVP Adam Klaers' discussion with Upside’s Kevin Hart: https://hubs.li/Q02-KH220

How exactly does Upside boost the impact of your loyalty program? It's all in the manual: https://hubs.li/Q02-CXhZ0

🛒 Grocery shoppers are difficult to win over, often spreading their visits across multiple brands. But with the power of Upside, more customers are making Giant Eagle their go-to choice. By offering personalized, cash back promotions, we helped increase trip frequency by 3x among the least loyal shoppers, and increased spend within that same group by nearly 5x! 📰 Link in comments for the full story.

The results are in from our most recent retailer survey, and they show encouraging signs of economic resilience among retailers. Thanks to Zachary Russell for breaking down the key takeaways in a recent piece for Chain Store Age. Retailers, read it here: https://hubs.li/Q02-3kGQ0