Retail
Stay on top of the latest foot traffic trends and data-driven retail insights for everything from grocery stores to shopping centers to specialty brands. Follow industry news and success stories in the world of retail.
Strong Start for Sprouts in 2024
Sprouts, the natural and organic food focused grocery chain operating in 23 states nationwide, is going through a growth spurt. We dove into the visit and audience data to see where the chain stands today and what the rest of 2024 – and beyond – may have in store.
Crocs’ Footwear Fairytale
Crocs’ rebrand from ugly to chic is one of retail’s most fascinating Cinderella stories (glass clog, anyone?). We dive into the latest location analytics and demographic data to explore the consumer behavior that drives Crocs’ continued success.
Exploring Albertsons Companies’ Grocery Growth
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest grocers in the country, with around 20 grocery banners and stores in 34 states. We examine visit trends to some of the brands' main banners, the top-performing chains by state, and the demographics of the company's two biggest markets.
Three Formulas for Experiential Retail in 2024
Many brands are turning to experiential retail to draw visitors into brick-and-mortar stores. We take a look at three companies with different types of experiential offerings – Michaels, DICK’S, and Lowe’s Home Improvement – to understand what experiential retail can look like in 2024.
Aldi & Lidl Making The Cut
One of the major stories of 2023 was the rise in food prices, and the increasing costs of food and other goods have helped discount grocers thrive. We checked back in with two bargain grocers – Aldi and Lidl – to see how they’re doing.
Who Will Benefit From Family Dollar’s Downsizing?
Family Dollar will be dramatically rightsizing its store fleet, with 600 stores slated for closure in 2024. We dove into the location intelligence for Family Dollar and three other leading value-forward retailers to understand which chain stands to benefit most from Family Dollar’s contraction.
Nike and lululemon: a Strong 2023, Sprinting into 2024
With athleisure and sportswear becoming bonafide wardrobe staples, more consumers than ever are investing in high-end items. Two players—Nike and Lululemon—are at the forefront of this trend. We examine the demographics of the two chains' consumer bases to see what is driving visits.
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