The retail sector, already bustling with activity and constant change, faces a new challenge: the impact of Trump-era tariffs. Tariffs are essentially taxes on imports, and they’ve become a pivotal force shaping the landscape of retail. Affecting everything from pricing to…
Top U.S. Grocery Store Giants: The Biggest Supermarkets & Foot Traffic Data 2026
The top “Big 4” grocery store giants in the U.S are Walmart, Albertsons Companies, Kroger and Costco. Walmart is the supermarket chain market leader with over 4,600 stores in the United States, Albertsons Companies operates under many banners such as Safeway…
Top 12 Must-Watch Retail Brands in 2025
As the 2024 calendar year comes to an end and 2025 kicks off, pass_by is looking at the top brands to add to your radar this year. 2025 is set to be full of surprises from big retailers closing stores to…
Retail Customer Journey Maps Explained
The customer journey is the heartbeat of any retailer. Grasping the distinct stages that customers navigate from the moment they discover your brand to making a purchase is essential. This article explores the detailed aspects of mapping the retail customer journey and…
Valentine’s Day Top Retailers + Foot Traffic Data 2025
Which retail brand won the hearts of American consumers? Ever wondered which jewelry brands are the most popular or which chocolate retailers see the most foot traffic? Our report covers 5 years of Valentine’s Day foot traffic data to give you…
Super Bowl 2025 Retail Performance Analysis
Our report covers the week and day of the Super Bowl from 2020 to 2025 to uncover the impact of the Super Bowl on retail in terms of foot traffic visits. Our data shows that the Super Bowl generally has a negative…
Understanding Points of Interest: Definitions, Examples, & Data Collection
Points of Interest (POI) are the starting point for analyzing a location. Businesses and retailers rely on POI data providers to discover new business locations, adjust store hours, manage inventory, and understand competitors. Through the strategic analysis of POI data, companies…
How Temu is Revolutionizing the Retail Landscape
Temu has revolutionized the way retail works, so much so the U.S. government is now taking steps to limit its reach. Retailers can learn some great lessons from Temu; how to succeed in growing digital world, how to use shopping apps to…
Black Friday 2024 Foot Traffic Predictions
Overall, our AI-powered insights using 5 years of historical foot traffic data predicts a drop in visits of -1.62% overall for retailers in the United States. Keep scrolling for the full details on your retail category and competitors. Methodology At midnight on Black Friday…
How U.S. Elections Influence Consumer Spending
This week, the United States will know the name of its next President. The polls will close and the announcement will come, state by state, as the doors of the White House open for its next leader. As the world looks…