The Meat of the Matter: Bloomin’ Brands in 2024
Bloomin’ Brands, which owns Outback Steakhouse, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, and other full-service chains, experienced mixed results throughout 2024 amid continued dining segment challenges. We took a look at the company's performance, to see what the data can tell us about 2024.
The Beat of the Bowl: Visitation Patterns for CAVA and sweetgreen
CAVA and sweetgreen have been rapidly expanding, cementing their place in the fast-casual dining landscape. We dive into the data to take a closer look at CAVA and sweetgreen’s foot traffic performance and uncover the seasonal visitation patterns driving appetite for these chains in 2025.
Brick-and-Mortar Stores as Brand Amplifiers: Analyzing the Meta Popup Lab
Pop-ups offer brands a powerful way to amplify digital offerings and connect consumers with new products. We analyzed visitation data from Meta's recent Popup Lab to gauge customer reaction - and what it means for the future of brick-and-mortar retail.
The NFL Conference Championships and What They Might Tell Us About the Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles hosted conference championships at their home stadiums ahead of their Super Bowl appearances. We took a closer look at the visitors who came to these games and what that might mean for the upcoming Super Bowl.
What Saks Fifth Avenue Gains From Its Neiman Marcus Acquisition
In December 2024, Saks Fifth Avenue finalized its acquisition of Neiman Marcus – forming a new parent company Saks Global. We dove into the foot traffic patterns and audience segmentation for the two department stores in order to better understand Saks Global’s positioning following the deal.
Where Is The Luxury Retail Market Headed in 2025?
After years of escaping the impacts of inflation, luxury brands began experiencing some of the challenges affecting the wider retail space in 2024. We took a closer look at some of the data to see how shopping patterns shifted in 2024.
Diving into Dining: RBI & Yum! Brands 2024 Recap
RBI and Yum! Brands own and operate some of the country’s most beloved and well-known dining chains. We took a look at the visit data for 2024 to see how the two companies fared in a period of economic headwinds and uncertainty.
