Retail

Dollar Stores Ahead of the Holidays

Shoppers continue to prioritize value in 2024, offering opportunities for discount and dollar stores to thrive during the upcoming holiday season. We took a look at what this holiday season might have in store for discount retailers Dollar Tree and Dollar General.

What Does Walmart’s Results Mean for Other Discretionary Retailers?

"Must-Have" Tenants for 2025: Top Brands to Elevate Your Outdoor Shopping Center

Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: A Pre-Holiday Snapshot

Over the past few years, discount retailers Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet have grown both their footprints and audiences. How did they fare in Q3 2024, and what might they expect this holiday season? We took a look at the data to find out.

Off-Price Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season

With the year almost over, we dove into the visitation data for off-price leaders to see how the TJX chains, Burlington, and Ross Dress for Less are positioned ahead of the holidays.

A Beautiful Season Ahead: Ulta and Sally Beauty Supply

Leading beauty chains Ulta Beauty and Sally Beauty Supply are gearing up for an exciting holiday shopping season. We dove into the data to see how the two chains have performed in recent months – and what they can expect in this year’s Q4 retail milestones.

Gifting, Paper and Books: Consumers Crave More in One Place

Sportswear Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season 

Has consumer demand for sporting goods and sportswear maintained itself, or is interest waning? We dive into the data to find out.

Placer 100 Index: October 2024 Recap 

How are visits to the Placer 100 Index - a dynamic list of leading chains - faring as the year's fourth quarter begins? And what can visits tell us about the upcoming holiday season?