Retail
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The Post-Pandemic Retail Evolution: A look back on the last five years
Half a decade has passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming the retail industry overnight. We took a look back at how some things have changed - and what's stayed the same.
What Visitation Data Reveals About Consumer Behavior Ahead of Tariff Implementation
Tariffs have the potential to impact everything from product pricing to in-store foot traffic. We took a look at how retail visits and consumer behavior shifted as tariffs were announced.
JonasCon Brings Even More Experiential to American Dream
American Dream hosted the first ever JonasCon on March 23rd, 2025. How did the event impact visitation trends, and what does the success of JonasCon mean for the future of malls? We dove into the data to find out.
What Happened to Family Dollar?
Dollar Tree's recently announced plan to sell Family Dollar at a significant loss is another sign of the recent struggles in the discount and dollar store sector. We dove into the data to understand what is driving Dollar Tree’s decision and what this means for Family Dollar moving forward.
The Impending Transformation of Bev-Alc Retail
Five years after the pandemic, and deep into a renewed national interest in wellness and sober living, how is the Bev Alc segment faring? We took a deep dive into the space to uncover new trends, changes with consumer engagement, and potential headwinds for the industry.
CVS and Walgreens in 2025
CVS and Walgreens, the two largest drugstore chains in the country, have faced increased competition in recent years. To adapt, both chains are optimizing their brick-and-mortar footprints. We took a look at the two chains’ visit performance to see what lies ahead for each.
Retailers Betting on High Income Households
Despite general growth in retail visitation over the past few years, rapid price increases and changes in consumer behavior may finally have caught up to consumers across income levels. Retailers are increasingly targeting high income consumers to offset a drop-off in demand.
The Rise of Smaller-Format Home Improvement Retailers: How Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight Are Outpacing Big-Box Chains
Smaller-format home improvement chains have been making a splash lately and outperforming their competitors in the past few years. We took a look at some of the analytics behind this trend.
