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Wholesale clubs were foot traffic winners in Q1 2025. We took a closer look at how weather and expanding footprints played a part in visitation trends for Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Costco Wholesale and how the demographic characteristics of visitors impacted in-store shopping behavior. 

We dove into the data to explore The Home Depot and Lowe’s recent foot traffic performance, audience profiles, and consumer trends shaping what lies ahead for the chains. 

Boot Barn's visit strength is continuing into 2025, with overall visits and visits per square footage up compared to 2024.

The first quarter of 2025 posed challenges to quick-service restaurants, with major chains like McDonald's experiencing foot traffic declines. Still, some brands - like Taco Bell and Wingstop - managed to drive growth. We take a closer look at the data to see where the segment stands today.