Elizabeth Lafontaine

Beauty Retail: Changes, and Challenges Ahead

How are beauty retailers performing as consumers shift their focus to other discretionary categories? We took a look at visits to major retailers like Ulta to find out.

National Retail Chains Utilize Stores to Support LA Fire Relief Efforts

Retailers have played a crucial role in providing relief, comfort, and community for those impacted by the devastating wildfires across the greater Los Angeles area. Location analytics provide a glimpse into some of the ways retailers stepped up to meet their community's needs.

Where Is The Luxury Retail Market Headed in 2025? 

After years of escaping the impacts of inflation, luxury brands began experiencing some of the challenges affecting the wider retail space in 2024. We took a closer look at some of the data to see how shopping patterns shifted in 2024.

Analyzing The Container Store's Bankruptcy

What led to The Container Store's recent bankruptcy filing? We dove into the data to find out.

‍Elongation of the 2024 Holiday Season Helped to Offset Shorter Peak Time Frame

This year's holiday season had one fewer week between Thanksgiving and Christmas, leading retailers to consolidate promotions and encourage repeat visits. We took a look at the visitation trends to see how well this strategy played out.

Black Friday: Discretionary Sectors See a Stronger Start

Holiday 2024: Time is of the Essence

Gifting, Paper and Books: Consumers Crave More in One Place

Stew Leonard’s: Specialty Grocery Still a Shining Example

Department Stores: October Shows Some Holiday Spirit

Beyond Inc.: Revival of Physical Retail

Takeaways from Shoptalk Fall