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.

REI and IKEA take different approaches to Black Friday. See how mission- and event-driven promotions impact foot traffic to the retailers throughout the year.