R.J. Hottovy

Holiday 2024: A Season for Reinvention

We take a closer look at the discretionary retail categories that outperformed during 2024's holiday season - home furnishings, beauty, and apparel.

Black Friday’s Big Winner? Malls

What Does Walmart’s Results Mean for Other Discretionary Retailers?

RFDC Takeaways: Lessons from CAVA and Other Restaurant Visit Share Winners

Planet Fitness: Signs of a More Resilient Fitness Club Visitor?

McDonald’s Swift E. Coli Response Should Minimize Traffic Impact, and SpongeBob’s a Hit at Wendy’s

Starbucks: Silver Linings After a Difficult Quarter

Takeaways from the 2024 Fast Casual Executive Summit

A Data-Driven Look at Consumer Behavioral Changes Across Food and Essentials Retail

Coffee: Shift to Drive-Thru Concepts Continues

Elevated QSR Drive-Thru Formats: Do They Work?

Darden: Never-Ending Pasta Bowl Helping to Lift Olive Garden Out of Casual Dining Malaise