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.
Florida Spring Break Break-Up? Travelers Still Love Florida!
Thousands of young people descend on beaches during spring break to soak up the sun, kick back, and enjoy themselves. How do these revelers impact local businesses in key Florida destinations like Miami and Panama City Beach? We take a closer look.
Provo-Orem and Ogden-Clearfield Emerging As Utah Hotspots
Migration to the Mountain States has been on an upward trend in recent years. And one state in particular – Utah – has received an impressive influx of new residents. Which areas are experiencing the most growth? And what is driving migration to the Beehive State? We take a closer look.
Three Formulas for Experiential Retail in 2024
Many brands are turning to experiential retail to draw visitors into brick-and-mortar stores. We take a look at three companies with different types of experiential offerings – Michaels, DICK’S, and Lowe’s Home Improvement – to understand what experiential retail can look like in 2024.
Aldi & Lidl Making The Cut
One of the major stories of 2023 was the rise in food prices, and the increasing costs of food and other goods have helped discount grocers thrive. We checked back in with two bargain grocers – Aldi and Lidl – to see how they’re doing.
Texas Suburbs on the Rise
Texas has been a favored destination for Americans relocating from major population centers - but which metro areas are attracting new residents? Are people moving to major cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, or are they heading out to the suburbs? We take a closer look.
The St. Patrick’s Day Effect
St. Patrick's Day is a day for bar crawls, green makeup, and drinks with friends. Cities host major celebrations, a draw to their downtown areas. What kind of a lift do bars and pubs get on the big day? And what other retail categories stand to benefit from the occasion?
Who Will Benefit From Family Dollar’s Downsizing?
Family Dollar will be dramatically rightsizing its store fleet, with 600 stores slated for closure in 2024. We dove into the location intelligence for Family Dollar and three other leading value-forward retailers to understand which chain stands to benefit most from Family Dollar’s contraction.
