Placer 100 Retail & Dining Index: Strong Kickoff to the Holiday Season
Overall visits to the Placer 100 Retail & Dining Index were up 0.9% year-over-year (YoY) in November – a strong start to the holiday season. We looked at some of the retailers benefitting most from the holiday shopping surge to see who is coming out ahead.
Pre-Thanksgiving Travel & Leisure Visitation Patterns
Many Americans choose to take the entire week of Thanksgiving off, heading home early and maximizing family time during the holiday. How does the extra vacation time impact travel and leisure foot traffic? We dove into the data to find out.
Turkey Wednesday 2024: A Veritable Grocery Feast
Turkey Wednesday – the day before Thanksgiving – is the busiest day of the year for the grocery industry. How did this year’s Turkey Wednesday measure up – and which brands capitalized most successfully on this critical shopping event?
Starbucks’ Red Cup Day Makes a Comeback
Visits to Starbucks usually spike on its annual Red Cup Day, as patrons flock to the chain to order a specialty holiday beverage and receive a complimentary reusable red cup. How successful was the promotion in 2024? We took a look at the data to find out.
Dollar Stores Ahead of the Holidays
Shoppers continue to prioritize value in 2024, offering opportunities for discount and dollar stores to thrive during the upcoming holiday season. We took a look at what this holiday season might have in store for discount retailers Dollar Tree and Dollar General.
Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: A Pre-Holiday Snapshot
Over the past few years, discount retailers Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet have grown both their footprints and audiences. How did they fare in Q3 2024, and what might they expect this holiday season? We took a look at the data to find out.
Kroger: Getting into The Seasonal Swing
With its numerous grocery store banners, The Kroger Co. is one of the largest grocery purveyors in the country. We took a look at some of the visitation patterns at its largest chains to see how they have fared over the past few months, and what might lie ahead for them this Thanksgiving.
A Beautiful Season Ahead: Ulta and Sally Beauty Supply
Leading beauty chains Ulta Beauty and Sally Beauty Supply are gearing up for an exciting holiday shopping season. We dove into the data to see how the two chains have performed in recent months – and what they can expect in this year’s Q4 retail milestones.
