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.
JCPenney: Rightsizing and Revitalizing
JCPenney, under new ownership, is continuing to consolidate its store fleet and revitalize its brand. We take a closer look at its visitation metrics to understand how the chain's rightsizing strategy might help the brand rebound.
4 Strategies Retailers are Using to Drive Traffic to Their Venues
While many Americans have cut back on discretionary spending, some businesses find innovative ways to attract customers in a challenging economic environment. We dove into the data to explore some key strategies retailers across categories use to bring in the crowds.
Costco Finds More Room for Growth
Costco's visit share within the superstore space continues to grow, and the club outperformed similar stores in visit growth during the recent Back-to-School season. With the holiday season around the corner, we dove into recent visitation metrics to better understand the chain’s current strength.
National Parks + Outdoor Summer Activities
National parks experienced a surge in visits during the COVID-19 pandemic - and though it has waned, parks remain a popular summer destination. As the summer draws to a close, we take a closer look at the location analytics for 25 national parks across the country.
Diving Into Darden: Summer 2023 Update
With its impressive portfolio of nine chains ranging from high-end to casual, everyday eateries, Darden Restaurants offers something for every diner. How are these restaurants faring with the dining segment feeling the effects of economic uncertainty? We dive in.
Looking Back on Back to School 2023
This year’s Back-to-School retail performance was hampered by ongoing inflation and falling consumer confidence, but some shoppers did come out ahead of the school year. We dive into the data to see how key brands performed.