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

A strong Q1 2023 and unusually cold weather were likely partially to blame for DICK’s and Hibbett’s sluggish early 2024. But by the end of January, YoY visit gaps had narrowed for both brands. Who is likely to visit these brands in 2024? We looked at the retailers’ trade areas to find out.

Discount & Dollar stores thrived in 2022 and 2023, as inflation drove many shoppers to trade down and seek out cheaper retail alternatives. How is the category faring into the new year? We dove into the data to find out.