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….
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…
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…
Exploring the Rise: Analyzing Nerd Culture’s Popularity Over the Last 5 Years
Is it really the best time to be a nerd? We’re doing the nerdy thing and taking a look into the data to see if the claims of nerd culture rising in popularity are really true and, if so, which stores…
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%….
Top Luxury Fashion Retailers: Trends in Foot Traffic & Market Performance Data
Luxury fashion retailers have seen consistent drops in foot traffic visits compared to Q1 2024, with big names such as Versace and Gucci seeing drops of over 18% in Q1 2025. There are some exceptions to this widespread trend such as…
The Impact of Trump-Era Tariffs on the Retail Sector & What Retailers Can Do About It
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…