Retail
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Ulta Beauty: Poised for Success into 2023
The past few years have seen Ulta Beauty exceeding all expectations, even as economic headwinds impacted many retail categories. With the first few weeks of 2023 behind us, we take a closer look at 2022's performance and see how the brand is faring into 2023.
Placer.ai Mall Index February 2023: Reasons for Continued Optimism
Mall visits have been tracking closely to year-over-year levels for months, and foot traffic in January 2023 showed promise. With February behind us, has the mall recovery taken another step forward?
Catching Up With DICK’s & Hibbett
With 2023 already underway, we look at the changes in visits to two of the biggest names in the segment – DICK's Sporting Goods and Hibbett Sports – to see how the chains performed in 2022 and what we should expect from the category this year.
Tuesday Morning and Sunrises in Home Furnishing
Discount home goods brand Tuesday Morning recently filed for bankruptcy. We dove into the latest visitation metrics for Tuesday Morning to take a closer look at what the most recent proceedings could mean for the chain and other retailers in the home furnishings space moving forward.
2023: The Year of the Discount Store
Discount and dollar stores thrived during the pandemic, with the category gaining popularity with a wider shopper base. As inflation concerns persist, discount and dollar stores are positioned to capture an even larger share of the market.
Aldi’s Success Highlights Growing Demand for Value Groceries
Aldi, the popular discount grocer, has grown to be one of the largest chains in the country, with close to 2,300 stores across 38 states. With food prices continuing to soar, we check in to see how value grocers like Aldi are faring into the new year.
5 Retail & Service Categories Holding onto Pandemic Gains in 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on brick-and-mortar retail, for better and for worse. Nearly three years after the first social distancing measures took hold, several of these categories still enjoy elevated visits. We take a look at the sectors benefiting from their pandemic gains.
How Are Target, Walmart, and Wholesale Clubs Faring in 2023?
With another holiday season behind us, and as high prices threaten to continue holding retail back in 2023, we dove into the foot traffic and location intelligence data to understand what lies ahead for Target, Walmart, and other leading superstores.
2023 First Look: Home Improvement Update
The home improvement retail category enjoyed a foot traffic boom during the pandemic years. Now, with 2022 in the rearview mirror, we check in on two category leaders for a final take on last year's foot traffic and a first look at 2023.
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