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…
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…
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…
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…
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…