In 2023 and early 2024, Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, and pOpshelf grew their audiences by offering price-conscious shoppers affordable outlets for retail therapy. But these chains also found success by appealing to different audiences throughout the year.
Warby Parker and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses expanded their brick-and-mortar footprints recently. How did they fare in the final months of 2023? And what does their performance bode for the future of offline eyewear sales this year?
January is a time for new beginnings – and nearly half of Americans vowed to improve their fitness in the new year. So with 2024 picking up steam, we dove into the data to explore the current state of fitness. How did leading fitness chains perform last month?
For many participants in the remote work debate, 2023 was a year for compromise - two days a week? Three? But what did the hybrid model look like in 2023? And who were last year’s office visitors? We dove into the data to find out.
Tacos are always in demand - and today, we're looking at three steadily expanding taco chains: Bartaco, Condado Tacos, and El Vaquero. Each of the three chains fills a somewhat different niche, and each of them is growing. What is driving their success? We take a closer look here.
With the new year gathering steam, we dove into the data to explore consumer trends impacting Starbucks and Dunkin’ in 2023. What were the biggest days of the year for the two chains? And who were the java enthusiasts driving visits to the two chains last year?
The fashion industry faced plenty of headwinds in 2023 - but discount and thrift apparel chains are thriving. We take a closer look at location intelligence to understand how the demographic profiles of visitors to apparel chains of all kinds have shifted in recent years.
Which grocery brands were most popular in 2023? Did large chains dominate the scene, or did smaller regional or local banners also take market share? We look at the foot traffic to discover the broader trends that shaped brick-and-mortar grocery shopping last year.
We take a closer look at nationwide dining trends on Christmas, focusing on full-service restaurants with significant national or regional presence. Which brands are most popular on Christmas, and how does this popularity differ by region of the country?
