Sensormatic Solutions Predicts the Global Top Busiest Shopping Days of the 2024 Holiday Season | JCI Stock News

Sensormatic Solutions Predicts the Global Top Busiest Shopping Days of the 2024 Holiday Season | JCI Stock News

September 17, 2024





Sensormatic Solutions, part of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), has released its predictions for the top busiest shopping days of the 2024 holiday season globally. In the United States, Black Friday (Nov. 29), Super Saturday (Dec. 21), and the Monday before Christmas (Dec. 23) are expected to be the busiest days. The top 10 busiest shopping days typically account for 30-40% of all holiday retail traffic in the U.S.

Sensormatic Solutions predicts U.S. in-store traffic will be relatively flat, down no more than -3% year-over-year. The company emphasizes the importance of leveraging traffic data for retailers to optimize staffing, stock, and promotions during peak days. The compressed holiday season is expected to impact total shopping visits, as consumers will have fewer opportunities to shop.

Sensormatic Solutions, parte di Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), ha pubblicato le sue previsioni per i giorni di shopping più affollati della stagione delle feste 2024 a livello globale. Negli Stati Uniti, si prevede che il Black Friday (29 novembre), il Super Saturday (21 dicembre) e il lunedì prima di Natale (23 dicembre) siano i giorni più affollati. I primi 10 giorni di shopping più occupati rappresentano tipicamente il 30-40% di tutto il traffico retail festivo negli Stati Uniti.

Sensormatic Solutions prevede che il traffico in negozio negli Stati Uniti rimarrà relativamente piatto, con una diminuzione non superiore a -3% rispetto all’anno precedente. L’azienda sottolinea l’importanza di sfruttare i dati sul traffico affinché i rivenditori possano ottimizzare personale, scorte e promozioni durante i giorni di punta. La stagione delle feste compressa è destinata ad avere un impatto sul numero totale di visite per lo shopping, poiché i consumatori avranno meno opportunità di fare acquisti.

Sensormatic Solutions, parte de Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), ha lanzado sus predicciones para los días de compras más concurridos de la temporada navideña 2024 a nivel mundial. En los Estados Unidos, se espera que el Black Friday (29 de noviembre), el Super Saturday (21 de diciembre) y el lunes antes de Navidad (23 de diciembre) sean los días más concurridos. Los 10 días de compras más ocupados suelen representar entre el 30% y el 40% del tráfico minorista navideño en EE. UU.

Sensormatic Solutions prevé que el tráfico en las tiendas en EE. UU. se mantenga relativamente plano, con una disminución de no más del -3% en comparación con el año anterior. La empresa enfatiza la importancia de aprovechar los datos de tráfico para que los minoristas puedan optimizar la dotación de personal, el inventario y las promociones durante los días pico. Se espera que la temporada navideña comprimida impacte el número total de visitas de compra, ya que los consumidores tendrán menos oportunidades para comprar.

센서마틱 솔루션은 존슨 컨트롤스(JCI: NYSE)의 일부로서, 2024년holiday 시즌의 가장 분주한 쇼핑일에 대한 예측을 발표했습니다. 미국에서는 블랙 프라이데이(11월 29일), 슈퍼 사토르데이(12월 21일), 크리스마스 전 월요일(12월 23일)이 가장 바쁜 날로 예상됩니다. 상위 10개의 가장 바쁜 쇼핑일은 일반적으로 미국의 모든 휴일 소매 트래픽의 30-40%를 차지합니다.

센서마틱 솔루션은 미국의 매장 트래픽이 비교적 평탄할 것이며, 전년 대비 -3% 이하로 감소할 것이라고 전망합니다. 이 회사는 소매업체들이 피크 기간 동안 인력 배치, 재고 및 프로모션을 최적화할 수 있도록 트래픽 데이터를 활용하는 것의 중요성을 강조합니다. 압축된 휴일 시즌은 총 쇼핑 방문 수에 영향을 미칠 것으로 예상되며, 소비자들은 쇼핑할 기회가 줄어들 것입니다.

Sensormatic Solutions, faisant partie de Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), a publié ses prévisions pour les jours de shopping les plus animés de la saison des fêtes 2024 à l’échelle mondiale. Aux États-Unis, il est prévu que le Black Friday (29 novembre), le Super Saturday (21 décembre) et le lundi précédant Noël (23 décembre) soient les jours les plus fréquentés. Les 10 jours de shopping les plus chargés représentent généralement 30 à 40% de tout le trafic de vente au détail pendant les fêtes aux États-Unis.

Sensormatic Solutions prévoit que le trafic en magasin aux États-Unis restera relativement stable, avec une diminution ne dépassant pas -3% par rapport à l’année précédente. L’entreprise souligne l’importance d’exploiter les données de trafic afin que les détaillants puissent optimiser le personnel, les stocks et les promotions lors des jours de pointe. La saison des fêtes comprimée devrait avoir un impact sur le nombre total de visites de shopping, car les consommateurs auront moins d’opportunités d’acheter.

Sensormatic Solutions, Teil von Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), hat seine Prognosen für die häufigsten Einkaufstage der Urlaubssaison 2024 weltweit veröffentlicht. In den Vereinigten Staaten werden der Black Friday (29. November), der Super Saturday (21. Dezember) und der Montag vor Weihnachten (23. Dezember) voraussichtlich die geschäftigsten Tage sein. Die zehn geschäftigsten Einkaufstage machen typischerweise 30-40% des gesamten Einzelhandelsverkehrs während der Feiertage in den USA aus.

Sensormatic Solutions prognostiziert, dass der In-Store-Verkehr in den USA relativ stabil bleiben wird, mit einem Rückgang von nicht mehr als -3% im Jahresvergleich. Das Unternehmen betont die Bedeutung der Nutzung von Verkehrsdaten, damit Einzelhändler Personal, Lagerbestände und Promotions an Spitzentagen optimieren können. Die komprimierte Feiertagsaison wird voraussichtlich die Gesamtzahl der Einkaufsbesuche beeinträchtigen, da die Verbraucher weniger Gelegenheiten zum Einkaufen haben werden.

Positive


  • Predicted top busiest shopping days provide valuable insights for retailers to optimize strategies

  • Physical stores expected to play a critical role in the holiday season

  • U.S. in-store traffic predicted to be relatively flat, down no more than -3% year-over-year

Negative


  • Compressed holiday season may impact total shopping visits

  • Year-to-date traffic has been down -2.6% on average compared to 2023

This prediction of busiest shopping days offers valuable insights for retailers to optimize their strategies during the important holiday season. While not directly impactful for stock investors, it provides context for retail sector performance. The forecast of relatively flat U.S. in-store traffic, down no more than -3% year-over-year, suggests resilience in brick-and-mortar retail despite ongoing e-commerce growth. Notably, the top 10 busiest shopping days are expected to account for 30% to 40% of all holiday retail traffic, highlighting the continued importance of key shopping events like Black Friday and Super Saturday. Retailers who effectively leverage this data for staffing, inventory management and promotions may see improved performance, potentially benefiting their stock prices indirectly.

The global predictions reveal interesting trends across different markets. While Black Friday dominates in countries like the U.S., Brazil and South Africa, other nations show unique patterns. For instance, Boxing Day (Dec. 26) tops the list in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, while China’s busiest day is predicted to be New Year’s Day. These variations highlight the importance of tailoring retail strategies to local consumer behaviors. The compressed holiday season in 2024, with fewer shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, could intensify competition among retailers. This may lead to earlier and more aggressive promotions, potentially impacting profit margins. Savvy retailers who can balance traffic-driving initiatives with margin protection could see better financial outcomes, which may positively influence investor sentiment in the sector.











  • U.S. traffic data indicates that Black Friday will again see higher in-store traffic than any other day during the holiday rush

NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), today released its predictions for the top busiest shopping days of the 2024 holiday season in the United States as well as around the world. The predicted top spots for the United States will be Black Friday (Nov. 29), Super Saturday (Dec. 21) and the Monday before Christmas (Dec. 23). Each year, Sensormatic Solutions retail traffic consulting and analytics group forecasts the global top busiest shopping days, leveraging historical holiday traffic data from its ShopperTrak Analytics solution.

“The period from Black Friday through the New Year is critical for retailers, and each year presents unique opportunities to optimize strategies and delight in-store shoppers,” said Tony D’Onofrio, president at Sensormatic Solutions. “When the season wraps, ‘success’ is not just about increased sales; it’s about building brand loyalty, attracting new customers and setting the tone for the coming year. Our traffic predictions provide a valuable roadmap for the season, and the ability to adapt and respond to holiday shopping trends can be the difference between a good year and a great one for retailers.”

In the United States, the top 10 busiest shopping days account for approximately 30 to 40% of all holiday retail traffic. Sensormatic Solutions predicts U.S. in-store traffic will be relatively flat, down no more than –3% year-over-year. To date, traffic has been down –2.6% on average compared to 2023.

“Reviewing historical traffic insights data is crucial for retailers to best strategize staffing, stock and promotions during peak days of the 2024 holiday season,” said Grant Gustafson, head of retail consulting and analytics at Sensormatic Solutions, whose team predicts the season’s top busiest days. “Physical stores will play a critical role once again this holiday season, providing inspiration and convenience. While we don’t see signs of significant risk to the anticipated flat traffic, we expect the compressed holiday season to have an impact on total shopping visits, as consumers will have fewer opportunities to shop. By leveraging traffic data, retailers can tailor their offerings and create memorable experiences that meet their shoppers’ expectations, such as personalized promotions and optimized store layouts.”

Based on Sensormatic Solutions traffic data, the organization predicts that the 10 busiest shopping days in the U.S. will be:

  1. Friday, Nov. 29 – Black Friday
  2. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday
  3. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday Before Christmas
  4. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas
  5. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas
  6. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday
  7. Thursday, Dec. 26 – Boxing Day
  8. Saturday, Dec. 7 – Third Saturday before Christmas
  9. Saturday, Dec. 28 – Saturday after Christmas
  10. Friday, Dec. 20 – Friday before Christmas 

The predicted top busiest shopping days globally include:

Australia

1. Thursday, Dec. 26 – Boxing Day

2. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

3. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

4. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas

5. Friday, Dec. 27 – Friday after Christmas

Brazil

1. Friday, Nov. 29 – Black Friday

2. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

3. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

4. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas

5. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

Canada

1. Thursday, Dec. 26 – Boxing Day

2. Friday, Nov. 29 – Black Friday

3. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

4. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

5. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

China

1. Wednesday, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day

2. Saturday, Nov. 9 – Early November Saturday

3. Sunday, Nov. 10 – Early November Sunday

4. Saturday, Jan. 25 – Late January Saturday

5. Sunday, January 19 – Mid-January Sunday

Colombia

1. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas

2. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

3. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

4. Friday, Nov. 29 – Black Friday

5. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

Costa Rica

1. Friday, Nov. 29 – Black Friday

2. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas

3. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

4. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

5. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

France

1. Saturday, Jan. 11 – First Saturday of les soldes d’hiver

2. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

3. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

4. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

5. Saturday, Jan. 18 – Second Saturday of les soldes d’hiver

Germany

1. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

2. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

3. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

4. Saturday, Dec. 7 – Third Saturday before Christmas

5. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

Hong Kong

1. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

2. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas

3. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

4. Saturday, Dec. 7 – Third Saturday before Christmas

5. Sunday, Dec. 15 – Second Sunday before Christmas

 

Italy

1. Sunday, Jan. 5 – Sunday before Epiphany

2. Saturday, Jan. 4 – Saturday before Epiphany

3. Monday, Jan. 6 – Epiphany

4. Sunday, Jan. 12 – Sunday after Epiphany

5. Sunday, Dec. 1 – Sunday after Black Friday

Mexico

1. Sunday, Nov. 17 – Sunday of Buen Fin

2. Saturday, Nov. 16 – Saturday of Buen Fin

3. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

4. Monday, Nov. 18 – Monday of Buen Fin

5. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

New Zealand

1. Thursday, Dec. 26 – Boxing Day

2. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

3. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

4. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

5. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas

Singapore

1. Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day

2. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

3. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

4. Saturday, Dec. 28 – Saturday after Christmas

5. Saturday, Jan. 18 – Late January Saturday

South Africa

1. Friday, Nov. 29 – Black Friday

2. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

3. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

4. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

5. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

South Korea

1. Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day

2. Sunday, Nov. 3 – Early November Sunday

3. Saturday, Nov. 2 – Early November Saturday

4. Sunday, Dec. 22 – Sunday before Christmas

5. Sunday, Dec. 8 – Third Sunday before Christmas

 

Spain

1. Saturday, Jan. 4 – Saturday before Epiphany

2. Friday, Jan. 3 – Friday before Epiphany

3. Thursday, Jan. 2 – Thursday before Epiphany

4. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

5. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

 

United Kingdom/Ireland

1. Saturday, Dec. 21 – Super Saturday

2. Monday, Dec. 23 – Monday before Christmas

3. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Second Saturday before Christmas

4. Saturday, Dec. 7 – Third Saturday before Christmas

5. Saturday, Nov. 30 – Saturday after Black Friday

 

 

To learn about what shoppers are looking for this holiday season and how Sensormatic Solutions can support retailers’ needs, read “Predictions and Preparations: Getting Ready for Holiday 2024’s Busiest Days.” For more Sensormatic Solutions holiday insights, use #SensormaticHolidays to follow along on LinkedIn and X.

About Johnson Controls:

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Visit www.johnsoncontrols.com for more information and follow @Johnson Controls on social platforms.

About Sensormatic Solutions:

Sensormatic Solutions is the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls powering operational excellence at scale and enabling smart and connected shopper engagement. Our intelligent digital operating platform – Sensormatic IQ – combines the full Sensormatic Solutions portfolio, including third-party data to deliver unmatched insights into shopper experience, inventory intelligence, loss prevention and operational effectiveness with advanced technologies, like AI and Machine Learning. This enables retailers to act on prescriptive and predictive data-driven outcomes to confidently move into the future. Please visit Sensormatic Solutions or follow us on LinkedIn, X and our YouTube channel.

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FAQ



What are the top 3 busiest shopping days predicted for the 2024 holiday season in the U.S. according to JCI’s Sensormatic Solutions?


According to Sensormatic Solutions, a part of Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the top 3 busiest shopping days predicted for the 2024 holiday season in the U.S. are Black Friday (Nov. 29), Super Saturday (Dec. 21), and the Monday before Christmas (Dec. 23).


How much of the holiday retail traffic do the top 10 busiest shopping days account for in the U.S., as per JCI’s Sensormatic Solutions?


According to Sensormatic Solutions, the top 10 busiest shopping days account for approximately 30 to 40% of all holiday retail traffic in the United States.


What is the predicted change in U.S. in-store traffic for the 2024 holiday season, according to JCI’s Sensormatic Solutions?


Sensormatic Solutions predicts that U.S. in-store traffic will be relatively flat, down no more than -3% year-over-year for the 2024 holiday season.


Which day is predicted to be the busiest shopping day in the UK and Ireland for the 2024 holiday season, according to JCI’s Sensormatic Solutions?


According to Sensormatic Solutions, Super Saturday (Dec. 21) is predicted to be the busiest shopping day in the UK and Ireland for the 2024 holiday season.