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…
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…
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…
Why CVS and Walgreens Are Often Next to Each Other
Walgreens pharmacies (the Walgreens Boots Alliance) and CVS are large pharmacy chains in the US. Both have many stores and offer similar products are services as direct competitors. What is baffling for many consumers is how many of these brands’ stores are…