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…
7-Eleven Is Closing 645 Stores. The Foot Traffic Data Shows Why, and Who’s Actually Winning
7-Eleven is closing 645 stores across North America this fiscal year. It is the fifth consecutive year the chain has closed more locations than it has opened. The parent company, Seven & i Holdings, frames this as a strategic pivot toward…
What Is a Customer Profile? The Retailer’s Guide to Profiling Store Visitors
Almanac’s Brand Visitors view showing how Alo Yoga’s actual visitor age profile (blue) differs from the national population (green). The gap between who lives nearby and who actually visits is the gap that separates useful profiling from expensive guesswork. A customer…
Beauty Retail Foot Traffic 2026: Who Is Actually Winning the Store Visit War?
We analysed same-store foot traffic data for Walmart, Target, ULTA, Sephora, and Bath & Body Works across multiple time windows. The results challenge the narrative that mass retailers are stealing beauty traffic from specialists.
Top-Tier Retailers Leading the Way in Home Improvement + Market Performance Data
Currently, Home Depot has 51% of the home improvement retail market share, while Lowe’s has 28.8% and Menards has 4.6%. These top three home improvement retailers all have unique strategies to reach their customers. We’ll be looking at how these retailers have…
Top Footwear Brands to Watch in 2026: The Must-Know Labels & Trends
Six of the hottest products in Q2 of 2025 were shoes, according to Lyst’s Index. A mix of nostalgic, fuctional, and unconventional footwear captured consumer interest. Everything from Birkenstock sandals and Crocs to Vibram FiveFinger shoes and wedge sneakers were at the…
Halloween Retail Insights: Analyzing Peak Shopping Periods & Foot Traffic Data
Halloween emerges throughout October not just as a celebration of all things spooky, but as a significant retail event shaping shopping behaviors. Each fall, consumers eagerly await the arrival of the season’s festivities, increasing foot traffic and spend patterns in the retail market….
Understanding Jewelry Retail Performance in 2025: Analyzing Top Brands, Foot Traffic Trends + Spend Data
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take a look at the current state of jewelry retail in the USA in 2025, uncovering the top jewelry stores and brands that are capturing consumers’ hearts and wallets. From analyzing foot traffic trends to year-on-year spending data…
Summer 2025 Retail Trends: Foot Traffic & Spend Insights
Summer is here! Consumers are spending more than last year and spending more often. Total retail spending increased by 7.08% across the US, indicating a vibrant economic landscape that retailers can capitalize on. Some retailers like those in consumer electronics have…
Are Americans Prioritizing Health? Foot Traffic Trends: Gyms, Pharmacies & Health Stores
Are Americans spending more time and money on health and wellbeing? We’ve taken a look into the data. First off, physician visits have increased – not exretemly, but enough to be notable. From 2020 to 2025, physician visits have increased by 2.9%….