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Mall traffic remained resilient in August, though performance diverged between closer-to-home centers and outlet destinations.

Migration to the Mountain States has been on an upward trend in recent years. And one state in particular – Utah – has received an impressive influx of new residents. Which areas are experiencing the most growth? And what is driving migration to the Beehive State? We take a closer look. 

Many brands are turning to experiential retail to draw visitors into brick-and-mortar stores. We take a look at three companies with different types of experiential offerings – Michaels, DICK’S, and Lowe’s Home Improvement – to understand what experiential retail can look like in 2024. 

One of the major stories of 2023 was the rise in food prices, and the increasing costs of food and other goods have helped discount grocers thrive. We checked back in with two bargain grocers – Aldi and Lidl – to see how they’re doing.