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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.

Shira Petrack

November 7, 2024

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Checking in on the Travel Industry

With 2020 behind us and signs of recovery abound, we checked back in on the travel industry to see how it’s been rebounding thus far and what 2021 could have in store for hotels and airports.

Jocelyn Bauer

April 6, 2021

Placer Bytes: Bed Bath & Beyond, Conn's & Amazon Grocery

In this Placer Bytes, we break down the latest performances of two home furnishings leaders - Bed Bath & Beyond, and Conn’s, and analyze Amazon’s latest grocery push.

Ethan Chernofsky

April 5, 2021

Making Sense of Grocery

Grocery was one of the stronger performers throughout the pandemic, and there is real reason to believe that sector could be heading into an extended period of strength.

Ethan Chernofsky

April 1, 2021

Rise of the Flagships

As a result of the pandemic, there has been a significant shift happening in major cities with many, if not most, seeing an exodus of residents. This has led some to speculate that the impact on city-oriented retail could be especially severe.

Ethan Chernofsky

March 30, 2021

Pharmacies Springing Back

In this Placer Bytes, we dive into the recent recovery data from pharmacy leaders CVS and Walgreens and analyze their potential in the coming months.

Ethan Chernofsky

March 29, 2021

The Power of Coffee

When looking at the pandemic’s impact on restaurant performance, there was a clear distinction between sit-down restaurants and QSR players. The latter group saw a significant boost from existing strength in takeaway, drive thru and delivery.

Ethan Chernofsky

March 25, 2021

Migration Trends Deep Dive

While the change in migration during COVID was not as dramatic as some expected, even small shifts in migration patterns could have major implications for strategic business decisions. The way Americans move can impact the way retailers reach their audiences, which office space strategies top employers must utilize, and how cities and regions drive key tax revenue.

Maytal Cohen

March 23, 2021

Checking in on AMC and GameStop

While the headlines were hardly related to their offline performance, AMC Theatres and GameStop moved to the forefront with their latest stock market news.

Ethan Chernofsky

March 22, 2021