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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…

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Apparel Retail in 2026: Future Trends & Brands Shaping the Fashion Industry

As we look towards 2026, the apparel retail landscape is set to be more dynamic than ever before. This era promises transformative growth and innovative trends reshaping the way you experience fashion. Imagine a world where your favorite clothing brands not only redefine…

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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…

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Top Fast Growing Retail Brands to Watch in 2026

As 2026 rolls out, the retail landscape continues to evolve at breakneck pace including AI, strategic store selection, and changed consumer behavior. Which brands are taking the lead early? Expect an exciting mix of innovation, celebrity and influencer collabs, and strategic…

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What is a Catchment Area? Analysis Explained & Tools to Do It

Have you ever wondered how businesses decide where to set up shop, schools determine their student intake areas, or hospitals allocate services? The answer might just be in understanding the concept of catchment areas. These geographical zones are more than just lines…

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Black Friday Traffic Trends: 5-Year Analysis for Apparel Retail Success

Black Friday has long been the pinnacle of holiday shopping, enticing throngs of consumers with tantalizing deals and discounts. Over the past five years, apparel retailers have navigated various shifts in consumer behavior and economic fluctuations that have significantly impacted Black…

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Taylor Swift’s New Album: Swiftonomics Retail Trends and Foot Traffic Data

When Taylor Swift’s new album Life of a Showgirl released 3rd October 2025, around 500 Target stores stayed open for the midnight release to sell physical copies, including a vinyl variant. But how much impact does a new album really have…

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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….

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Who Really Won the iPhone 17 Launch? A Foot Traffic Data Deep Dive

Consumers aren’t just going directly to Apple stores for the latest iPhone. More customers are turning to T-Mobile and other wireless competitors, buying online, or delaying a device upgrade.   At pass_by, we offer the highest in market accuracy with 94% correlation…

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Top 10 Coffee Chains in the US: Discover the Biggest and Most Famous Brands

Some of the biggest coffee chains like Starbucks and Dukin’ have had a mixed year in terms of foot traffic in, but no one can deny the big coffee giants are here to stay, though the landscape of the industry does…

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