Traffic trends suggest that Starbucks and The Home Depot are regaining momentum, offering early signs of recovery and upside as the industry looks toward 2026.

After Party City and JOANN exited the market, Michaels and Hobby Lobby saw sustained YoY visit growth during the 2025 holiday season, signaling strong demand for in-store holiday décor shopping.

Backed by major capital and rapid expansion, 7 Brew is emerging as a powerful challenger in the drive-thru coffee sector.

Holiday 2025 saw broad retail and dining traffic gains amid economic pressure, with bifurcated spending favoring value, select luxury, and self-gifting categories.

Dutch Bros is eyeing the morning daypart to boost same-store visits. See how the coffee chain's focus on food and protein coffee aims to capture new growth.

Super Saturday 2025 drove major in-store traffic, but year-over-year softness in traditional gifting categories revealed a clear shift toward value, deal-seeking, and “treasure hunt” retail experiences.