We took a closer look at several players in the recreational retail space – including Barnes & Noble, Half Price Books, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels – to see how they are faring as 2024 draws to a close. 

Many brands are turning to experiential retail to draw visitors into brick-and-mortar stores. We take a look at three companies with different types of experiential offerings – Michaels, DICK’S, and Lowe’s Home Improvement – to understand what experiential retail can look like in 2024.