Author: Janine Perri

Wise captures growing share of money transfers from U.S. consumers
Options for money transfers have expanded in recent years, as peer-to-peer platforms and cryptocurrency have grown in popularity as alternatives to traditional banks. Consumer transaction data reveals that Wise, formerly known as TransferWise, has accounted for a growing share of the money exchanged by U.S. consumers using international money transfer services, overtaking more established competitors … Continued
Janine Perri — 02 Nov 2021
Dollar Shave Club has highest customer retention among men’s grooming subscription companies
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in beauty and grooming habits, as exemplified by the rise of the quarantine beard and DIY haircuts. Men’s grooming subscription companies—both those that cater to clean-shaven customers and those that offer products for bearded customers—saw a higher percentage of new customers early in the pandemic compared to … Continued
Janine Perri — 01 Nov 2021
Consumers swipe right on online dating subscriptions during the pandemic
Dating app industry growth has been a hot topic throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as social distancing drove many U.S. consumers to virtual platforms to find love and make new friends. As in-person meetups are resuming, a number of dating apps have also rolled out features to help users filter potential matches by vaccination status. An … Continued
Janine Perri — 26 Oct 2021
As Uber acquires Drizly, alcohol delivery companies remain in high spirits
The alcohol delivery market has been abuzz with activity. DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) recently launched an alcohol delivery option in select states, while Uber (NYSE: UBER) finalized its acquisition of Drizly. An analysis of transaction data reveals that even though bars and restaurants have gradually reopened during the pandemic, sales at same-day alcohol delivery companies like … Continued
Janine Perri — 25 Oct 2021
Sales spikes for TV streaming services correspond with the start of football season
TV streaming platforms such as FuboTV (NYSE: FUBO), Sling TV, and YouTube TV have been on the rise for the past few years, bolstered by a combination of price increases and new subscribers. While OTT streaming platforms such as Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Hulu experienced a spike in sales and customers at the start of … Continued
Janine Perri — 18 Oct 2021
Hardware store sales growth decelerating after pandemic-fueled surge
Consumer transaction data reveals that sales for the home improvement industry skyrocketed early in the pandemic as many consumers stayed at home during shelter-in-place orders. A year and a half later, home improvement sales are still higher than pre-pandemic levels, but sales growth at major hardware store chains did not maintain the same momentum in … Continued
Janine Perri — 06 Oct 2021