Description:
Dive into the world of wholesale customer data and uncover insights into purchasing behavior across different channels and regions. This dataset offers a comprehensive view of annual spending on various product categories, providing valuable information for market segmentation and customer classification.
Features:
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Region: Categorical feature indicating the region of purchase, with options including Lisbon, Oporto, or Other.
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Fresh: Continuous feature representing annual spending (in monetary units) on fresh products.
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Milk: Continuous feature representing annual spending (in monetary units) on milk products.
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Grocery: Continuous feature representing annual spending (in monetary units) on grocery products.
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Frozen: Continuous feature representing annual spending (in monetary units) on frozen products.
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Detergents_Paper: Continuous feature representing annual spending (in monetary units) on detergents and paper products.
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Delicassen: Continuous feature representing annual spending (in monetary units) on delicatessen products.
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Target Feature: Channel - Categorical feature indicating the type of channel, either Horeca (Hotel/Restaurant/Cafe) or Retail channel.
How the data can be used:
- Market Segmentation: Analyze spending patterns to segment customers based on their purchasing behavior, helping businesses tailor their marketing strategies accordingly.
- Channel Classification: Develop machine learning models to classify customers into Hotel/Restaurant/Cafe (HoReCa) or Retail channels, enabling businesses to optimize their supply chain and distribution strategies.
- Predictive Analytics: Utilize the dataset to build predictive models that forecast future spending trends, aiding businesses in inventory management and demand forecasting.
- Customer Insights: Gain insights into the preferences and buying habits of wholesale customers, allowing businesses to identify growth opportunities and improve customer satisfaction.