A weak store location can cost several times more than the revenue it fails to generate. Here’s how to quantify the real economic risk before signing the lease. “A store doesn’t need to miss its revenue target by 100% to destroy…
The lost ROI on the stores you didn’t open
The biggest cost in your site selection process might not be the bad stores you opened. It might be the good stores you rejected. If 200 locations are assessed and 30 are selected, the 170 rejected sites disappear from the decision-making…
US Footwear Retail Foot Traffic Falls 5.58%: Which States Are Seeing the Biggest Declines?
Visits to shoe store retailers across the US declined 5.58% year-over-year, according to PassBy foot traffic data. What does this mean for shoe retailers? We’re taking a look at the data, state by state, looking at the example of Foot Locker,…
The lost ROI on the stores you didn’t open
The biggest cost in your site selection process might not be the bad stores you opened. It might be the good stores you rejected. If 200 locations are assessed and 30 are selected, the 170 rejected sites disappear from the decision-making…
Are Discount Furniture Retailers Getting More High Income Visitors?
Our data shows that furniture store retailers have seen a decrease in traffic of -2.99% year-on-year. With consumers facing continued pressure on household budgets and furniture often representing a significant discretionary purchase, discount retailers could potentially benefit from consumers looking for…
ALDI’s 2026 Performance: Analyzing the US Expansion Strategy
Discount chain ALDI announced plans to rapidly expand its store footprint by: We take a look at how ALDI’s strategy is shaping up and how the brand is performing in 2026 so far. Key takeaways: Double digit growth every month in…
How to Analyze Retail Market’s Tenant Mix Before You Open in Under 5 Minutes
When deciding a new retail location or expanding an existing site, an important part of the process is analyzing the current tenants of the market before you continue. This process can help you begin to analyze if a market is oversaturated,…
How to Evaluate a Shopping Mall’s Tenant Mix Before Signing a Lease
Evaluating a shopping mall’s tenant mix is a critical step for retailers before signing a lease, as the surrounding businesses directly impact foot traffic and brand alignment. Leveraging data-driven insights—such as those provided by the Almanac platform and PassBy AI integrations—allows…
The Retail World Cup Effect: How the World Cup Is Affecting American Retail Brands
Car trips to 10,548 retail markets near World Cup stadiums are up +18.9% YoY. We tracked foot traffic to 69 brands on match days — Hooters surges +11.4pp, Academy Sports +10.2pp, Adidas +6.8% while Nike slides -9.6%.
How to Build a Monthly Competitive Traffic Report in 5 Minutes
Using the PassBy Almanac platform, users can create a competitor traffic report in less than 5 minutes and get updates every month straight to their inbox. Keep an eye on your competitors and get insights you need when you need it. …