Holidays & Seasonal Trends

With summer upon us, we dove into the data to explore Memorial Day foot traffic trends. How did people spend the long weekend? And how did major dining and retail categories fare on the holiday?

Are luxury retailers and high-end department stores making a comeback? Dive into the data to find out.

How did Mother’s Day impact retail and dining foot traffic this year? We dove into the data to find out. 

Monthly YoY mall visits declined in April – but weekly data paints a very different picture. Dive into location analytics to discover whether shopping center visits are still on an upswing, and how malls were impacted by Easter shopping trends.

Thousands of young people descend on beaches during spring break to soak up the sun, kick back, and enjoy themselves. How do these revelers impact local businesses in key Florida destinations like Miami and Panama City Beach? We take a closer look.

St. Patrick's Day is a day for bar crawls, green makeup, and drinks with friends. Cities host major celebrations, a draw to their downtown areas. What kind of a lift do bars and pubs get on the big day? And what other retail categories stand to benefit from the occasion? 

The beauty industry has proved to be one of the most resilient retail categories over the past few years – and Ulta Beauty has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of this trend. We analyze recent foot traffic performance and explore seasonal trends to better understand the chain’s visitor base.

Which retail segments saw the largest foot traffic boost on February 14th, and how did 2024's patterns compare to last year's trends? We take a closer look here.