Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: A Pre-Holiday Snapshot
Over the past few years, discount retailers Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet have grown both their footprints and audiences. How did they fare in Q3 2024, and what might they expect this holiday season? We took a look at the data to find out.
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California, Here Gap Comes
Gap Inc., the parent company of brands like Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta, is ubiquitous across the country - but one state is seeing particularly strong foot traffic patterns. We dive into the foot traffic to see what might be driving visits to its four chains.
Checking in With Home Improvement
With the fourth quarter of the year underway, we checked in with leading home improvement brands. How are leaders like Home Depot and Lowe’s weathering the category slowdown? And how is the market being impacted by smaller players like Tractor Supply Co.? We dove into the data to find out.
Getting Into the Glasses Game: Warby Parker Takes Over
Since its founding in 2010, Warby Parker has grown into a publicly traded company. As the company continues to expand its brick-and-mortar footprint, we take a closer look at the brand’s offline visitation trends to see what foot traffic and audience segmentation data reveal about the chain.
Fitness Positioned for a Strong 2023 Finish
Gyms were a 2022 winner, with exercisers flocking back to health clubs despite predictions of the sector’s imminent demise, strength that continued into 2023. Where do leading fitness chains stand as we prepare to wrap up 2023? We dive into the data to find out.
White Paper Recap: October 2023
October’s white papers looked at superstore and grocery leaders transforming retail media; grocery holding companies; Q3 performance in key retail and retail-adjacent sectors; and the upcoming holiday season. Below is a taste of our findings.
Coffee Giants Brewing Up Business
When it comes to coffee chains, Starbucks and Dunkin' reign supreme, serving java lovers across the nation and beyond. Dutch Bros. is catching up to the two coffee giants, thanks to its ongoing expansion. As Q3 draws to a close, we look at how the three chains are performing.
Diving into Yum!
With the third quarter of 2023 in the rearview mirror, we checked in with Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC – all owned by Yum! Brands. How have they performed in recent months? And how are they navigating what is proving to be a challenging time for the dining category? We find out here.
Blockbusters Drive Movie Theater Comeback
Barbie and Oppenheimer re-ignited excitement around movie theaters and showcased cinemas’ continued relevance in 2023. How did these releases and Taylor Swift's recent movie impact AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark’s Q3 2023 traffic?
Crocs and Boot Barn: Shoe-Ins for Success
With the holiday season just around the corner, we dove into the data for two brands outperforming the apparel space: Crocs and Boot Barn. While each of these brands occupies a different niche in the market, both are growing their audiences and significantly outperforming the wider apparel category.
