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The QSR Playbook for H2 2025: Lessons in Value and Innovation from Yum!, RBI, & Wendy's
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Lila Margalit
Jul 29, 2025
4 minutes
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6 Trends Still Defining Post- Pandemic Consumer Behavior
Dive into the data five years post-COVID to uncover six fundamental shifts in consumer behavior since the pandemic.
Placer Research
July 17, 2025
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More From Less: How CVS's Rightsizing Strategy Drove Growth in Q2 2025
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Lila Margalit
Jul 28, 2025
3 minutes
Executive Insights
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All The Things I Think I Think About Retail Over The Last Quarter: Kool-Aid, Kmart, and the Kohl’s Dumpster Fire
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Chris Walton
Jul 25, 2025
5 minutes
Industry Trends
Year-Over-Year Visits to Grocery Stores by State
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Kohl’s: More Than a Meme?
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Lila Margalit
Jul 28, 2025
1 minute
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The QSR Playbook for H2 2025: Lessons in Value and Innovation from Yum!, RBI, & Wendy's
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Lila Margalit
Jul 29, 2025
4 minutes
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Kohl’s: More Than a Meme?
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Lila Margalit
Jul 28, 2025
1 minute
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More From Less: How CVS's Rightsizing Strategy Drove Growth in Q2 2025
The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Lila Margalit
Jul 28, 2025
3 minutes
Executive Insights
Executive Insights
All The Things I Think I Think About Retail Over The Last Quarter: Kool-Aid, Kmart, and the Kohl’s Dumpster Fire
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Chris Walton
Jul 25, 2025
5 minutes

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Dutch Bros Visits Surge, Dunkin & Starbucks Traffic Trends Improve in Q2 2025
The coffee space is increasingly competitive, and the growth of small and medium sized chains has had an impact on visits to some of the biggest coffee chains in the space. Still, visit trends to chains Starbucks, Dunkin', and Dutch Bros showed promise in Q2 2025. We dive into the visit data to see how the three are faring.
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July 24, 2025
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Decoding Shake Shack & Wingstop's Q2 2025 Visit Performance
See the Q2 2025 foot traffic and demographic data that may shed light on Shake Shack's growth and Wingstop's economic headwinds.
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Warby Parker & Allbirds Q2 2025: Unpacking Divergent Retail Strategies
Discover how Warby Parker's new store strategy is expanding market reach while Allbirds' focus on high-performing locations boosts visit efficiency.
Bracha Arnold
July 22, 2025
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How Has Cinemark Avoided the Movie Theater Slowdown? 
Movie theater visits were up year-over-year in Q2 2025, but traffic generally remains significantly below 2019 levels – with the exception of Cinemark, where visits are almost on par with pre-pandemic levels. We analyzed the data to understand how movie-going behavior has changed since COVID and why Cinemark is staying ahead of the curve. 
Shira Petrack
July 21, 2025
4 minutes
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What Do July Sales Events Reveal About Consumer Sentiment in H2 2025?
Retail foot traffic data from July promotional events reveals that consumers approached July 2025 promotional events with strategic intent, focusing on high-value purchases during convenient weekday shopping windows rather than impulse buying across all categories.
Shira Petrack
July 18, 2025
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McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Drives Immediate Foot Traffic Surge
McDonald's reintroduced its snack wrap, and data shows that the fan-favorite is driving up visits to the chain. We took a look at the year-to-date visit averages to see just how successful the launch has been.
Shira Petrack
July 17, 2025
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Chipotle & McDonald’s Halfway Through 2025
Chipotle and McDonald’s are two major players in the fast-casual and quick-service dining scene. With the year's first half behind us, we take a look at how foot traffic to these dining giants performed – and what might lie ahead in the second half of the year.
Bracha Arnold
July 17, 2025
3 minutes
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The Post-JOANN Arts & Crafts Retail Landscape  
JOANN closed its final stores in May 2025 following years of volatility. We explored the foot traffic trends for some of its competitors to see how the hobby segment is performing - and what might have lead to JOANN's closure?
Shira Petrack
July 16, 2025
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In-Store Retail Media Networks in 2025
Retail media networks are firmly in the mainstream, with major chains across industries targeting sellers at various points of purchase. What do location analytics tell us about the potential role of brick-and-mortar retail media in driving consumer engagement? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
July 15, 2025
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Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Lidl: Grocery's Power Trio
The grocery segment has never been more competitive, and Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Lidl have consistently emerged as top players. We take a closer look at their performance in H1 2025 to uncover what might be contributing to their continued success. 
Bracha Arnold
July 14, 2025
3 minutes
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L.L.Bean’s Legacy Products Continue to Excite New Shoppers
L.L.Bean, the outdoor lifestyle brand, is experiencing a resurgence, buoyed by renewed interest in preppy fashion and the viral popularity of its classic tote bag, a trend largely fueled by TikTok. We dive into its recent foot traffic and uncover its recent growth.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
July 11, 2025
3 minutes
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Service Shift Pays Visit Dividends for Staples
Office supplies behemoth Staples has faced a challenging few years as shifting shopping and office visit trends have reduced demand for some of its core products. But the chain has defied expectations, shifting to meet evolving consumer needs. We explore some of the factors behind its current visit success.
Lila Margalit & Shira Petrack
July 10, 2025
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‍Out-Of-Home Dining in 2025: Performance & Consumer Trends  
Dive into the data to find out how the dining category is performing in 2025, which segments are coming out on top, and how dining consumer behavior has shifted in recent years.
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Kohl’s: More Than a Meme?
Kohl's has emerged as an unlikely meme stock. Is there anything lying beyond the internet buzz? We took a look at the company's foot traffic to find out.
Lila Margalit
July 28, 2025
1 minute
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More From Less: How CVS's Rightsizing Strategy Drove Growth in Q2 2025
Pharmacies have weathered a challenging landscape in recent years. We took a look at CVS's visit data to see how the company is faring in Q2 2025, how its rightsizing and optimization efforts have impacted visitation, and what location analytics reveals about some of its strategies.
Lila Margalit
July 28, 2025
3 minutes
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Warby Parker & Allbirds Q2 2025: Unpacking Divergent Retail Strategies
Discover how Warby Parker's new store strategy is expanding market reach while Allbirds' focus on high-performing locations boosts visit efficiency.
Bracha Arnold
July 22, 2025
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What Do July Sales Events Reveal About Consumer Sentiment in H2 2025?
Retail foot traffic data from July promotional events reveals that consumers approached July 2025 promotional events with strategic intent, focusing on high-value purchases during convenient weekday shopping windows rather than impulse buying across all categories.
Shira Petrack
July 18, 2025
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Crafting Targeted Promotions in 2025: A Regional Perspective
Dive into the data to see how consumer response to major promotional events – from Black Friday and the back-to-school shopping rush to brand-crafted LTOs – varies by market.
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Rethinking the Mall Anchor in 2025: A Visit-Focused Approach
Discover how mall anchors are transforming in 2025 – and how a foot-traffic-focused approach to choosing key tenants can drive visits and shopper engagement.
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Grocery in 2025: Visitation Trends and Consumer Behavior
Dive into the data to see the trends shaping the grocery space in 2025 and uncover actionable insights for strategic decision-making in the competitive food-at-home market.
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The QSR Playbook for H2 2025: Lessons in Value and Innovation from Yum!, RBI, & Wendy's
Find out how leading QSR players Yum! Brands, RBI, and Wendy’s performed in Q2 2025.
Lila Margalit
July 29, 2025
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Decoding Shake Shack & Wingstop's Q2 2025 Visit Performance
See the Q2 2025 foot traffic and demographic data that may shed light on Shake Shack's growth and Wingstop's economic headwinds.
Shira Petrack
July 23, 2025
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McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Drives Immediate Foot Traffic Surge
McDonald's reintroduced its snack wrap, and data shows that the fan-favorite is driving up visits to the chain. We took a look at the year-to-date visit averages to see just how successful the launch has been.
Shira Petrack
July 17, 2025
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Chipotle & McDonald’s Halfway Through 2025
Chipotle and McDonald’s are two major players in the fast-casual and quick-service dining scene. With the year's first half behind us, we take a look at how foot traffic to these dining giants performed – and what might lie ahead in the second half of the year.
Bracha Arnold
July 17, 2025
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