The convenience store segment has been one of the most exciting retail categories to watch over the past few years, shifting and embracing more diverse offerings to adapt to changing consumer needs. We looked closer at how the segment is faring as Q3 draws to a close.
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In July & August 2024, Placer.ai released multiple white papers. Read on for a taste of our findings from two of them: 2024 Hotel Visit Trends and Retail Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive Edge.
Summer events and concerts are more than just entertainment - they can have a significant economic impact on local businesses. We took a closer look at the effect of major summer events, like Lollapalooza in Chicago and Governors Ball in New York, on foot traffic to local venues.
Summer 2024 has seen fierce competition among fast food and dining chains, with many embracing limited-time offers to attract customers and drive visits. We dove into the visits for four brands – McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Smoothie King – to see how their offers are driving visits.
With H2 2024 underway, we took a look at the foot traffic performance of superstores Walmart and Target, and membership warehouse clubs BJ’s Wholesale Club, Sam’s Club, and Costco. How did foot traffic compare to 2023’s visitation patterns? And what special events helped propel visits?
Albertsons Companies, one of the country's largest grocery holding companies, operates many well-known grocery banners, such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Jewel-Osco. We examine the brand's major banners to see how visits are faring as the second half of the year gets underway.
Restaurants are increasingly turning to limited-time offers (LTOs) to attract cost-conscious consumers. We take a closer look at several dining chains – Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks, Chili’s, and McDonald’s – to see how their recent LTOs were received by diners.
Barnes & Noble has undergone a transformation in recent years – with new leadership and a strategic shift towards smaller, more localized bookstores. But how have these changes impacted the chain’s performance? We dove into the data to find out.
