Welcome to the ultimate guide on America’s most popular fast food chains and foot traffic data to prove it. Ever wondered if there are really more Subways than McDonald’s in the U.S.? We’ve got the insights and data to quench that curiosity….
Understanding Retail Corridors: Analysis, Examples + Tips for Success
Retail corridors are vibrant, concentrated areas home to a variety of businesses including shops and restaurants. These corridors form the backbone of urban commerce, providing a dense mix of offerings which can attract a wide range of consumers. What makes retail…
Urban vs Suburban Retail: Differences & Benefits for Retailers
Suburban retail, since 2020, has outperformed urban retail because of economic factors. What does the rise of suburban retail mean for the industry and will the trend flip once again in the future? We take a look at everything from foot…
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…
Hardware vs. GPS Data: Geospatial Data Compared
Whether you’re a retailer, data analyst, or a business decision-maker, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of various data sources is crucial. We’ll explain the differences between GPS and hardware-based geospatial data. “Over-reliance on GPS data from geospatial data providers has led…
Nike Foot Traffic – US Stores Show Positive YoY Growth Ahead Of Latest Earnings Call
Nike’s upcoming earnings call is just around the corner. After a tough start to 2024, is Nike bouncing back? For retail professionals looking to stay ahead of industry trends or investors looking to bolster their portfolios, understanding the current state of…
How AI Is Helping Retailers Stay Competitive
The very word ‘retail’ has become synonymous with innovation. Physical retail has had to innovate to evolve to overcome consumer sluggishness, a pandemic, and countless disruptive technologies in the last couple of years alone. The industry’s resilience and progress can largely…
Best Placer.ai Alternatives and Competitors
Looking for a location intelligence service like Placer.ai? Depending on what you need your provider to do and your budget, there are many Placer.ai alternatives to consider. We’ll run you through the big and the smaller names to help you find…
Shopping Mall Analytics: Data, AI, Benefits & How to Use It
While consumers flock to e-commerce and the struggles of brick-and-mortar stores grow, shopping malls must be more creative and decisive to increase foot traffic. Tenants inside shopping malls have long been ahead of the game when it comes to implementing analytics….
pass_by and Cherre Partner to Help Retail Landlords Maximize Geospatial Insights
New York, May 7, 2024 — We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Cherre, the real estate industry’s leading data management platform. In this partnership, Cherre will make pass_by’s ground-truth foot_traffic data available within its platform so mutual clients can integrate…









