Retail
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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?

Brick-and-Mortar Stores as Brand Amplifiers: Analyzing the Meta Popup Lab
Pop-ups offer brands a powerful way to amplify digital offerings and connect consumers with new products. We analyzed visitation data from Meta's recent Popup Lab to gauge customer reaction - and what it means for the future of brick-and-mortar retail.

What Saks Fifth Avenue Gains From Its Neiman Marcus Acquisition
In December 2024, Saks Fifth Avenue finalized its acquisition of Neiman Marcus – forming a new parent company Saks Global. We dove into the foot traffic patterns and audience segmentation for the two department stores in order to better understand Saks Global’s positioning following the deal.

Where Is The Luxury Retail Market Headed in 2025?
After years of escaping the impacts of inflation, luxury brands began experiencing some of the challenges affecting the wider retail space in 2024. We took a closer look at some of the data to see how shopping patterns shifted in 2024.




