Starbucks’ Red Cup Day Makes a Comeback
Visits to Starbucks usually spike on its annual Red Cup Day, as patrons flock to the chain to order a specialty holiday beverage and receive a complimentary reusable red cup. How successful was the promotion in 2024? We took a look at the data to find out.
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A Beautiful Season Ahead: Ulta and Sally Beauty Supply
Leading beauty chains Ulta Beauty and Sally Beauty Supply are gearing up for an exciting holiday shopping season. We dove into the data to see how the two chains have performed in recent months – and what they can expect in this year’s Q4 retail milestones.
Placer.ai Office Index: October 2024 Recap
With the summer behind us, we took a closer look at the data to assess the impact of the return-to-office mandates that have been ramping up in recent months. Are offices continuing to fill up, or has the office recovery run its course?
Halloween’s 2024 Retail & Dining Impact – Party City Carries the Season
Every year, consumers head to the shops for costumes, spooky yard decorations, candy and Halloween supplies. Many dining chains also roll out Halloween-themed offers. We take a look at the data to find out how Halloween 2024 impacted retail and dining visits.
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Checking in With Department Stores: Nordstrom and Macy’s
Early retail data suggests that Q4 2024 is primed to be a strong holiday season. We looked at visit patterns to department stores Nordstrom and Macy's - both in 2024 and 2023 - to see what might lie ahead for the category in the coming weeks.
Superstores and Wholesale Clubs Ahead of the Holidays
We took a closer look at visit performance across major wholesale clubs and superstores – Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale, and Costco – to see what their 2024 performance and past holiday season visit patterns can tell us about what to expect this Q4 and holiday season.
Home Depot and Lowe’s Heading Into the Holidays
A cool housing market, still-high interest rates, and other economic headwinds have weighed on the home improvement industry this year. But how did category leaders The Home Depot and Lowe’s fare in Q3 2024 – and what lies ahead for them this holiday season?
Starbucks and Dutch Bros: Short Visits Lead the Way
With Q3 2024 in the rearview mirror, we took a closer look at visitation patterns at Starbucks and Dutch Bros to see how they are faring – and what might lie ahead for both brands in the coming months.
