Yelp Releases a Coronavirus Economic Impact Report for the US
https://www.searchenginejournal.comCoronavirus is quickly reshaping every corner of the U.S. local economy — and Yelp data is reflecting the upheaval in real-time. Consumers are responding to fears of infection, social distancing recommendations, stay-at-home orders and mandated business closures by changing their behaviour around eating, shopping, planning their finances, and taking care of their health and beauty.
Categories That Are Rising
- Blood & Plasma Donation Centers +206%
- Imported Food Stores +172%
- Fitness & Exercise Equipment +162%
- Community-Supported Agriculture +157%
- Hiking +135%
- Mountain Biking +119%
- Farms +116%
- Ear Nose & Throat Doctor +103%
- Food Delivery Services +72%
- Guns & Ammo Stores +70%
- Post Offices +68%
- Pizza +53%
- Hardware Stores +53%
- Videos & Video Game Rental +41%
- Check Cashing & Pay-day Loans +37%
Categories That Are Falling
- Bowling -67%
- Breweries -57%
- Yoga -51%
- Bridal Stores -49%
- Shopping Centers -46%
- French restaurants -45%
- Amusement Parks -44%
- Fitness & Instruction -43%
- Coffee Roasteries -43%
- Flea Markets -35%
- Child Care & Day Care -33%
- Buffet Restaurants -32%
- Food Courts -32%
- Tax Services -26%
- Mortgage Lenders -22%
More info on Yelp.