Monthly card-based spend, transactions and basket size
Advan Research’s SpendView dataset tracks de-identified consumer card transactions across the United States, scaled to approximate total consumer-card volume.
Share of total spend by channel.
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Best Buy is a leading U.S. consumer electronics retailer operating approximately 1,000 physical stores nationwide. The company's product portfolio spans televisions, computers, home appliances, mobile devices, and related accessories, complemented by its Geek Squad technical services division and Totaltech membership program. Best Buy's omnichannel strategy integrates in-store shopping with its e-commerce platform, bestbuy.com, positioning the retailer as a comprehensive destination for consumer electronics across multiple categories and customer segments.
The 2019–2021 period captured significant shifts in consumer electronics spending driven by structural economic changes. The pandemic accelerated demand for home office equipment, computing devices, and entertainment electronics as remote work and distance learning became widespread. Supply chain disruptions during this timeframe created pricing volatility and inventory constraints, while extended appliance replacement cycles — driven by increased home occupancy and aging equipment — sustained elevated spending in major appliances. This data window reflects both unprecedented demand spikes and the operational complexities retailers faced managing inventory and pricing during unprecedented market disruption.
