Foot Traffic

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Definition of 'Foot Traffic'

The presence and movement of people walking around in a particular space. Foot traffic is important to many types of businesses, particularly retail establishments, as higher foot traffic can lead to higher sales. Strategies businesses can use to increase their foot traffic include holding grand openings and other promotional events such as demonstrations, giveaways, sales and charitable fundraisers.
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Investopedia explains 'Foot Traffic'

Foot traffic is also an important consideration in urban planning. If an area is or is expected to become popular with pedestrians, planners will want to ensure proper design and placement of buildings along with safety factors to protect pedestrians from vehicles such as street trees, crosswalks and extended curbs.
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'Foot Traffic'

  • Analyzing Retail Stocks

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/07/retail_stocks.asp
    ... items. The savvy investor will also take note of the foot traffic in store.
    Is it crowded? Are there lines at the registers? Are ...

  • Drugstore Stock Looking For A Better High

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Drugstore-Stocks-Looking-For-New-Highs-WAG0219.aspx
    Walgreen's acquistion of Duane Reade could help it pull some foot traffic
    away from its competitors, particular in New York City. ...

  • McDonald's Off The Dollar Menu

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/McDonalds-Off-The-Dollar-Menu-MCD-SYY-JACK-SONC1028.aspx
    ... At the same time, many other well-known chains like Sonic (Nasdaq: SONC) and Jack
    In The Box (Nasdaq: JACK) are struggling to boost foot traffic. ...

  • 6 Ways Big Business Helps Out Small Business - Investopedia.com

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    ... 3. Take Advantage of Foot Traffic If you can lease space for your business, then
    consider doing so in a shopping center that features a big business with a lot ...

  • Big News In Consumer Electronics

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Big-News-In-Consumer-Electronics-RSH-BBY-WMT-TGT0603.aspx
    ... Additionally, the discounters that get lots of foot traffic, sell a large quantity
    of flat screens and other electronic merchandise of various types. ...

  • Tasty Restaurant Dividends

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Tasty-Restaurant-Dividends-PBJ-BAGL-BOBE-PFCB-EAT0414.aspx
    The restaurant sector is often one of the first leaders out of a recession and has
    recently posted increased gains in same store sales and higher foot traffic. ...

  • Restaurant Stocks Look Tasty

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/Restaurants-Look-Tasty-PBJ-EAT-DRI-TXRH-OPEN0210.aspx
    The restaurant sector is often one of the first leaders out of a recession and has
    recently posted increased gains in same-store sales and higher foot traffic. ...

  • Indulge With Domestic Retailers

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Indulge-With-Domestic-Retailers-BBBY-SHLD-LOW-HD0602.aspx
    ... Other Stores Poised To Benefit Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) should see increased foot traffic
    as the domestic economy continues on the road to recovery. ...

  • A Retail Stock Living the Good Life

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/moneyshow/ARetailStockLivingtheGoodLife.aspx
    ... Recent research from ShopperTrak, a counter and analyzer of retail foot traffic,
    predicts national retail sales will grow by 3.8% this back-to-school season ...

  • Is Best Buy Still The Better Buy In Electronics?

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2010/Is-Best-Buy-Still-The-Better-Buy-In-Electronics-BBY-RSH-SHLD-WMT-AMZN0315.aspx
    ... While this is not likely to be a huge part of the company's business in the very
    near future, new products can draw investor interest and foot traffic. ...

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