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U.S. industrial manufacturing saw a dramatic surge in July 2025 as companies rushed to beat an August 1st tariff deadline. This push, evidenced by increased visits from employees and logistics partners, was particularly strong in the auto and metals sectors.

Q2 2025 foot traffic: Brinker surges on value, Texas Roadhouse stays strong, Bloomin’ Brands lags. See key insights now.

Life Time's slight Q2 visit dip is a strategic nuance, not a weakness, as it focuses on high-value members and expansion. Planet Fitness, with a 10.1% visit surge, validates its affordable model. Both are expanding, confirming a strong, bifurcated fitness market.

Discover two distinct paths to success in casual dining: high-income expansion vs. value-driven loyalty.

CAVA and Sweetgreen saw major visit growth in Q2 2025, but their expansion philosophies differ. See the data comparing CAVA's market depth to Sweetgreen's national breadth.

Find out how leading QSR players Yum! Brands, RBI, and Wendy’s performed in Q2 2025.

Kohl's has emerged as an unlikely meme stock. Is there anything lying beyond the internet buzz? We took a look at the company's foot traffic to find out.

Pharmacies have weathered a challenging landscape in recent years. We took a look at CVS's visit data to see how the company is faring in Q2 2025, how its rightsizing and optimization efforts have impacted visitation, and what location analytics reveals about some of its strategies.