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.

Allbirds: Flying Towards New Opportunities
Allbirds rose to prominence during the direct-to-consumer (DTC) boom, quickly gaining a loyal following. But the brand faced challenges in recent years and closed some stores to optimize its fleet. How has this shift impacted foot traffic? We take a closer look.

Kroger’s Grocery Dominance in 2025
The Kroger Company is one of the largest grocery retailers in the U.S, and the company continues to play a key role in the supermarket industry in 2025. We dove into traffic data for the company as a whole and for its leading banners to understand what 2025 may hold in store for the corporation.

Gap Inc. in 2025 – Recapping 2024 and Uncovering Banana Republic’s Athleisure Opportunity
In February 2024, Gap Inc. hired Zac Posen as Creative Director, tasking the designer with revitalizing the companies’ portfolio of brands. A year later, we analyzed the data to understand where the company stands today and uncover untapped opportunities for growth.

Department Stores Providing Value in Today’s Retail Landscape
Department stores continue to adapt to evolving consumer preferences and an ever-changing retail landscape. We looked at the latest location analytics for traditional and luxury department stores to uncover how they are finding success in today’s dynamic apparel space.

Best Buy: Fully Charged for 2025
Best Buy has long been a go-to destination for consumers looking for the latest tech – but like many retailers, it has faced challenges in recent years. We dove into the data to explore the latest visitation trends for Best Buy and the demographics of visitors that are driving traffic to the chain.

Visitation Trends and Shopping Behaviors at Walmart & Target
How did Walmart, Target, and wholesale clubs perform in 2024? What do early 2025 foot traffic trends tell us about superstores’ growth potential in the coming year? And what do visitation patterns at Target and Walmart reveal about the role each chain plays in the wider retail landscape?




