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Four Black Friday Signals for the 2025 Holiday Season
Black Friday 2025 foot traffic trends show a holiday season defined by value-driven decisions, regional price sensitivity, and shifts toward budget-conscious categories. Longer in-store visits and standout gains for convenient, low-ticket coffee chains highlight shoppers’ deliberate, mission-focused approach to spending.
DICK's Sporting Goods Riding Positive Visit Trend into the Holidays
DICK’S Sporting Goods improved its YoY visit gap from -6.0% in Q1 to -2.6% in Q3 2025, with October visits up 2.2%. The retailer’s 5.0% YoY sales growth and expanding digital reach via Game Changer and House of Sport highlight strong holiday potential despite store closures.
Dollar Tree and Dollar General Thrive Amid Inflation Fatigue
Despite weakened consumer sentiment, Dollar Tree and Dollar General continue to post strong visit and sales growth. Both chains are capitalizing on shoppers’ focus on value, with consistent quarterly gains and October momentum signaling sustained strength into the holidays.
Superstores and Warehouse Clubs Find Early Holiday Momentum
Foot traffic to major warehouse clubs and superstores rose in fall 2025 as Costco, BJ’s, and Sam’s Club continued to thrive in a value-conscious environment, while early holiday promotions drove visits to Walmart and Target.
Lowe’s and The Home Depot See the Future of Home Improvement in the Next Generation
As the home improvement sector adjusts to changing consumer behavior, Lowe’s and The Home Depot show growing potential with Gen Z. Location analytics reveals how both brands are positioning for the next phase of growth in 2025.
TJX, Burlington, and Ross Gear Up for a Blockbuster Holiday Season
Foot traffic to off-price giants TJX, Burlington, and Ross is growing as budget-conscious consumers flock to value and discovery-driven shopping. With traffic surging across banners, these retailers are well-positioned for a standout holiday season.
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Back to the Future of Retail: Why Technology Is Bringing Us Full Circle
Technology is taking retail full circle, reviving old models like the milkman and general store. Dive into the data to see how innovations in retail apply new tools to old habits, bringing the industry back to basics with authenticity and a hyper-local focus.
