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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Planet Fitness at the 2024 Halfway Point
Gym visits flourished at the start of 2024, as consumers made their yearly New Year's resolutions and flocked to fitness clubs nationwide. But how did category leaders fare in Q2 2024? We dove into the data to find out, zooming in on Planet Fitness, a major player in the fitness space.
Fast Food and Fast Casual Favorites, Plus CosMc’s Takeoff
We checked in with McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Wingstop, and Shake Shack to see how they performed in Q2 2024 – and examined location analytics for McDonald’s latest concept – CosMc’s – to uncover emerging visitation trends for the new chain.
First Watch, Texas Roadhouse, and Applebee’s: An FSR Roundup
Against the backdrop of what remains a challenging time for full-service restaurants (FSRs), we dove into the data to check in with three of America’s leading FSR chains – First Watch, Texas Roadhouse, and Applebee’s. How did they fare in Q2 2024? And what lies in store for them in the months ahead?
Albertsons Companies: H1 2024 Recap
Albertsons Companies, one of the country's largest grocery holding companies, operates many well-known grocery banners, such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Jewel-Osco. We examine the brand's major banners to see how visits are faring as the second half of the year gets underway.
Teaming Up For Success: Sports Stadium Sponsorships
Professional sports rank among the most profitable industries for sponsorships and brand partnerships. Today, we took a look at two sponsorships – between DICK’s Sporting Goods and the Boston Celtics and Red Sox, between BIGGBY COFFEE and the Detroit Tigers – to explore the impact of these deals.
Limited Time Offers: Price Wars Boost Visits
Restaurants are increasingly turning to limited-time offers (LTOs) to attract cost-conscious consumers. We take a closer look at several dining chains – Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks, Chili’s, and McDonald’s – to see how their recent LTOs were received by diners.
