R.J. Hottovy

Kroger/Albertsons: Assessing the Aftershock

Five Trends to Watch for 2022’s Holiday Shopping Season

This year offered its own set of challenges which are likely to impact retail performance for the holidays. We dive into the data here.

Starbucks' New Makeover

We dive into Starbucks visit data to see how the coffee chain is doing, and what lies behind its newly unveiled expansion plans.

Ulta Beauty: Store Visits and Target Partnership Driving Category Market Share

Dick's Sporting Goods: Consumer Behavioral Changes and Experiential Elements Support Future Unit Expansion

First Watch: Leading the Full-Service Breakfast Recovery

Grocery Update: A Regional Analysis of Inflation and Foot Traffic

We conducted a regional analysis of grocery foot traffic data to see how inflation is impacting the offline grocery space.

Regional Grocery Update: Consumers Seeking Out Lower Prices

Arhaus: High-End Consumer Base Helps, but New Formats and Customer Acquisition Trends Driving Visits

Placer.ai Spotlight: Boot Barn’s Successful Offline Expansion

We dove into Boot Barn's foot traffic data to analyze its 2022 performance and see how the brand’s expansion is going. 

Academy Sports + Outdoor: Engagement Data Indicates a Differentiated Approach

Boot Barn: Bucking the Trend Across Apparel Retail