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Dark Days of August

I was speaking to a friend who onows retail well and i was saying how inconsistent August had been - so he said : Ah - the Dark Days of August !

Its a real thing which I then googled.

“The "dark days" of August in retail refer to the late-summer slow down. During this time, customer traffic drops because people travel on vacation, spend time outdoors, and delay non-essential shopping while waiting for autumn and back-to-school events. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Why August Slows Down

Vacation drain: Families and shoppers travel away from home, reducing physical store visits and e-commerce checkouts.
Shift to outdoors: Warm weather moves people outside, lowering online screen time and digital ad engagement.
Delayed spending: Buyers hold onto their money in late summer to prepare for upcoming back-to-school or winter holiday expenses. [1, 2, 3, 4]”