Halloween feels like it's starting earlier this year--what does the data say?
We analyze the state of home improvement heading into the back half of 2024.
Macy's continues to write its "Bold New Chapter".
We evaluate foot traffic trends after a mall replaces a departed department store anchor tenant.
Macro trends are prompting a wide range of visitation trends across home retailers.
Which brands have benefitted the most from the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Where does the balance between "stuff" and "fun" stand halfway through 2024?
What are the top performing retail categories from the first half 2024 and what's to come in the second half?
We look at return-to-office trends across several key markets in the U.S.
Key takeaways from the Q2 2024 U.S. GDP report.
We take a closer look at visitation trends across several theme park operators as we enter the industry's busiest months.
Limited Too will join Sephora and Babies”R”Us in making Kohl's a more relevant destination for Millennials.
Several San Francisco districts are showing improved visitation trends this summer.
As familiarity with Japanese cultural exports has grown, American consumer visitation trends have evolved across retail, restaurant, and entertainment.
Are trends in the rapidly consolidating car wash category sustainable?
Takeaways from Nike's organization and prioritization plans.
Some CPG companies are planning more promotions to drive foot traffic.
For the first half of 2024, overall consumer spending and activity has been healthy, with momentum heading into the summer and second half of the year.
We’ve previously written about the influence of East Asian, Southeast Asian, and Hispanic cultures and their influence on groceries, malls, and food halls. Now, we turn our attention to the Indian subcontinent.
One of the more interesting retail categories starts the summer on a strong note.
How to explain stronger trends at Citi Trends and dd’s Discounts when lower-income consumers are under more economic pressure?
Our takeaways (and visitation data) following our visit to Wayfair's new 150,000 square foot store in Wilmette, Illinois.
Kohl’s continues to benefit from Sephora at Kohl’s locations.
We look at how the popularity of women's sports is changing the commercial real estate landscape.
Shopping "High-Low" is taking on a new meaning in Beverly Hills
Many essentials retailers could also face a down year in terms of sales growth, including dollar stores, pet retail, and auto parts retail.
Department store banners are on divergent paths in 2024.