Five years after the pandemic, and deep into a renewed national interest in wellness and sober living, how is the Bev Alc segment faring? We took a deep dive into the space to uncover new trends, changes with consumer engagement, and potential headwinds for the industry. 

The apparel space has faced considerable headwinds in recent years – from changing consumer preferences to cutbacks in discretionary spending. We dove into the data for various apparel categories to explore emerging industry trends and see what foot traffic patterns can tell us about the state of ap

CVS and Walgreens, the two largest drugstore chains in the country, have faced increased competition in recent years. To adapt, both chains are optimizing their brick-and-mortar footprints. We took a look at the two chains’ visit performance to see what lies ahead for each. 

Target is building out its baby and toddler assortment - find out what the data says about that decision.

In a period marked by ongoing inflation and rising grocery prices, two chains – Trader Joe’s and Aldi – continue to thrive. We took a closer look at the two chains’ data to see what is driving their continued success.

Despite general growth in retail visitation over the past few years, rapid price increases and changes in consumer behavior may finally have caught up to consumers across income levels. Retailers are increasingly targeting high income consumers to offset a drop-off in demand.

Iconic clothing brand Brooks Brothers has experienced a challenging few years, but recent foot traffic suggests that things are turning around for the retailer. We took a look at the location analytics for the brand to see how it’s been weathering recent challenges. 

Smaller-format home improvement chains have been making a splash lately and outperforming their competitors in the past few years. We took a look at some of the analytics behind this trend.

Walmart recently purchased a mall in Allegheny, PA. We took a look at the data - for this and other mall purchases - to see what may lie behind the move.

Egg prices are skyrocketing, and breakfast-focused restaurants, where eggs are a staple, are feeling the impact. We took a look at visit data to some major breakfast chains to see how price increases are affecting their foot traffic.

See how Darden Restaurants, Inc. fared throughout 2024 and how things are shaping up at the start of 2025.

How did the activewear and sporting goods segment fare throughout 2024? We dove into foot traffic for Nike, lululemon, and DICK’S Sporting Goods to find out.

The Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining uncovered some slight foot traffic downturns in February 2025 - but plenty of bright spots emerged too. We dive into the data to see which brands are thriving.

Discount and Dollar Stores increasingly serve as destinations for essentials. We dove into the data for Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Five Below to find out what drove their success in 2024 and what may lie ahead for the chains in 2025.

How did visits to office buildings fare in February 2025? We dove into the location analytics to find out.

Chipotle's conservative 2025 sales forecast may be surpassed due to successful menu innovations, continued expansion into high-performing smaller markets, and the efficiency gains from expanding Chipotlane locations.