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May 2026 office visits dipped 1.2% YoY on raw numbers, but rose 3.7% per working day. San Francisco led all major markets in YoY growth; Denver trailed.

Retail in 2025 is being redefined by omnichannel convergence, creative merchandising, and tech-driven convenience. Walmart’s 4.5% sales growth underscores its edge over Amazon, while warehouse clubs modernize and grocers uncover new merchandising plays. The winners? Those adapting fastest to a constantly shifting retail landscape.

In 2025, Beyond, Inc. and The Brand House Collective will rebrand 250–275 Kirkland’s stores as Bed Bath & Beyond Home. Despite softer digital and traffic trends, modest same-store visit gains at Kirkland's suggest potential for renewed growth for the chain.

RH, Le Creuset, and Sur La Table are outperforming the home furnishings sector by aligning unique strategies to distinct audiences. From immersive, experience-driven retail to research-led, transaction-focused events, each brand shows how tailored positioning drives growth.

From McDonald’s Extra Value Meals to Pizza Hut’s $2 Tuesdays and Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day, the latest foot traffic data reveals what types of QSR promotions still move the needle in 2025.