Retail
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Three Formulas for Experiential Retail in 2024
Many brands are turning to experiential retail to draw visitors into brick-and-mortar stores. We take a look at three companies with different types of experiential offerings – Michaels, DICK’S, and Lowe’s Home Improvement – to understand what experiential retail can look like in 2024.
Aldi & Lidl Making The Cut
One of the major stories of 2023 was the rise in food prices, and the increasing costs of food and other goods have helped discount grocers thrive. We checked back in with two bargain grocers – Aldi and Lidl – to see how they’re doing.
Who Will Benefit From Family Dollar’s Downsizing?
Family Dollar will be dramatically rightsizing its store fleet, with 600 stores slated for closure in 2024. We dove into the location intelligence for Family Dollar and three other leading value-forward retailers to understand which chain stands to benefit most from Family Dollar’s contraction.
Nike and lululemon: a Strong 2023, Sprinting into 2024
With athleisure and sportswear becoming bonafide wardrobe staples, more consumers than ever are investing in high-end items. Two players—Nike and Lululemon—are at the forefront of this trend. We examine the demographics of the two chains' consumer bases to see what is driving visits.
Specialty Discount Chains Rock Retail Therapy
In 2023 and early 2024, Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, and pOpshelf grew their audiences by offering price-conscious shoppers affordable outlets for retail therapy. But these chains also found success by appealing to different audiences throughout the year.
