Dollar General is outperforming Dollar Tree in early 2026 as stronger traffic trends, consumables demand, and operational momentum help drive an edge in the discount retail space.

Ulta Beauty and Bath & Body Works are redefining beauty retail growth through loyalty programs, digital expansion, and immersive store experiences. See what foot traffic and dwell-time data reveal about consumer engagement in 2026.

DICK’s, Gap, and lululemon saw softer Q1 2026 traffic trends, but new product launches, category expansion, and store growth could help support recovery later this year.

Placer.ai visit data reveals a bifurcated department store landscape in Q1 2026 – Von Maur surges, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's hold steady, and calendar effects explain March's softness.

Placer.ai visit data shows off-price retail outpacing department stores in Q1 2026, with Ross leading on same-store growth, Burlington expanding its footprint, and Marmaxx holding structural strength amid shifting consumer demand.