Retail
Stay on top of the latest foot traffic trends and data-driven retail insights for everything from grocery stores to shopping centers to specialty brands. Follow industry news and success stories in the world of retail.
The Impending Transformation of Bev-Alc Retail
Five years after the pandemic, and deep into a renewed national interest in wellness and sober living, how is the Bev Alc segment faring? We took a deep dive into the space to uncover new trends, changes with consumer engagement, and potential headwinds for the industry.
CVS and Walgreens in 2025
CVS and Walgreens, the two largest drugstore chains in the country, have faced increased competition in recent years. To adapt, both chains are optimizing their brick-and-mortar footprints. We took a look at the two chains’ visit performance to see what lies ahead for each.
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Retailers Betting on High Income Households
Despite general growth in retail visitation over the past few years, rapid price increases and changes in consumer behavior may finally have caught up to consumers across income levels. Retailers are increasingly targeting high income consumers to offset a drop-off in demand.
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The Rise of Smaller-Format Home Improvement Retailers: How Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight Are Outpacing Big-Box Chains
Smaller-format home improvement chains have been making a splash lately and outperforming their competitors in the past few years. We took a look at some of the analytics behind this trend.
Discount and Dollar Stores in a Strong Position to Start 2025
Discount and Dollar Stores increasingly serve as destinations for essentials. We dove into the data for Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Five Below to find out what drove their success in 2024 and what may lie ahead for the chains in 2025.
Allbirds: Flying Towards New Opportunities
Allbirds rose to prominence during the direct-to-consumer (DTC) boom, quickly gaining a loyal following. But the brand faced challenges in recent years and closed some stores to optimize its fleet. How has this shift impacted foot traffic? We take a closer look.
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