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.
Catching Up With Ulta Beauty & Gap Brands
Discretionary retail has faced its fair share of challenges over the past few years. But even in this challenging environment, some brands, like Ulta Beauty, are continuing to see visit growth, while others, like Gap and Old Navy, are making a comeback.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Five Below: Q1 2024 Treasure Troves
We dove into the data to check in with specialty discount chains Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Five Below. How did they fare in early 2024? And what can the two brands’ recent performance tell us about what lies in store for them in the months ahead?
Placer.ai Mall Index: April 2024 Recap – Retail Resilience Heading into Spring
Monthly YoY mall visits declined in April – but weekly data paints a very different picture. Dive into location analytics to discover whether shopping center visits are still on an upswing, and how malls were impacted by Easter shopping trends.
Walmart, Target, and Wholesale Clubs Continue to Thrive
As visits to Superstores continue to rise, we analyzed recent foot traffic data for Walmart, Target, Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club and dove into Walmart’s Q1 2024 regional performance.
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Home Improvement and Decor Check In
How did the home improvement and decor chains perform in the first months of 2024? We look at some of the categories’ biggest names – including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Co., Harbor Freight Tools, Homesense, HomeGoods, and At Home – to see what Q1 portends for their performance the year.
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.
