Data Points - Second Measure

Which company is winning the food delivery war?

Meal delivery sales are expected to spike as more Americans shelter at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Our data shows sales did grow year-over-year in February, but not as much as many predict they will in March.

Kathryn Roethel Rieck — 19 May 2020

Uber vs. Lyft: Who’s tops in the battle of U.S. rideshare companies

The coronavirus outbreak is prompting many Americans to forgo gatherings and non-essential activities, which is expected to lead to a drop in sales for ride-hailing and scooter companies. But, through February, sales data shows, it was largely business as usual.

Kate Gessner — 19 May 2020

Discretionary Spending Up Among Stimulus Payment Recipients

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. government has begun issuing economic impact payments via the IRS to qualifying Americans. To date, the majority of stimulus payments hit bank accounts on April 14, 15, 21, and 22. These cash infusions are helping U.S. consumers cover their basic expenses as well as stimulating the economy … Continued

Kate Gessner — 08 May 2020

Spending shifts at Chewy and Rover as pet owners stay home in pandemic

In the COVID-19 era, U.S. pet owners are increasingly turning to Chewy.com, but shelter-in-place orders have been hard on Wag and Rover.

Kate Gessner — 30 Apr 2020

Consumer spending shifts by industry in the COVID-19 era

The coronavirus continues to impact Americans’ daily lives as many face the stark reality of shelter-in-place orders and a volatile financial market. By analyzing consumer spending, Second Measure transaction data can surface U.S. spending trends in near-real time to provide insights in these unprecedented times. Recent data reveals, as of the week of March 23 … Continued

Kate Gessner — 14 Apr 2020