Retail
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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.
Rite Aid: Rightsizing Right
With rumors of Rite Aid filing for bankruptcy swirling, the company appears to be reevaluating and recalibrating its operations. Where might the chain look for inspiration for its turnaround? We dive into the visitation data to find out.
The Anchor Recap: September 2023
This blog explores some of the past month’s insights from Placer.ai’s executive intelligence report – The Anchor – published weekly by the Placer.ai Analytical Research team, diving into the secrets of Trade Joe's success and exploring how Spanish grocery stores are thriving in Texas.
Placer Mall Index Recap: September 2023
September posed challenges for malls, with consumer confidence sliding and people directing their discretionary budgets away from retail goods. But where do pockets of optimism exist? What might lie ahead for malls? We dive into 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.
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