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
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…
Valentine’s Day Top Retailers + Foot Traffic Data 2025
Which retail brand won the hearts of American consumers? Ever wondered which jewelry brands are the most popular or which chocolate retailers see the most foot traffic? Our report covers 5 years of Valentine’s Day foot traffic data to give you…
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…
Black Friday 2024 Foot Traffic Predictions
Overall, our AI-powered insights using 5 years of historical foot traffic data predicts a drop in visits of -1.62% overall for retailers in the United States. Keep scrolling for the full details on your retail category and competitors. Methodology At midnight on Black Friday…
How U.S. Elections Influence Consumer Spending
This week, the United States will know the name of its next President. The polls will close and the announcement will come, state by state, as the doors of the White House open for its next leader. As the world looks…
College Student Spending Report 2024
In the fast-paced world of academia, the consumer patterns of college students reveal a fascinating landscape of choices driven by necessity, aspiration, and technological trends. As the academic year unfolds, students transition from carefree summer days to a routine demanding needs…
Top 9 Retail Industry Trends in 2025: What to Expect
Retailers are bracing themselves as we enter the new year. Last year gave us AI breakthroughs, unique shopping experiences, and the continued growth of celebrity commerce. This year we’re expecting to see more innovative retail sales trends and carefully targeted campaigns…
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…