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Placer.ai: 10 Retail Brands Poised for Growth

Many retail and dining chains performed well in 2024 despite the ongoing economic uncertainty, Placer.ai says in a new white paper. But given the consumer headwinds continuing into 2025, the question is which brands can continue pulling ahead of the pack. 

Titled 10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025, the white paper highlights 10 brands (in no particular order) that exhibit significant potential to grow in 2025 – as well as three chains that have faced some challenges in 2024 but appear poised to make a comeback in the year ahead.

Read the report to find out. 

  • Which grocery chain grew visits by 7.2% YoY and outpaced the industry average;
  • How suburban growth and digital drive-thrus fueled CAVA’s national success;
  • How Ashley Furniture attracts younger shoppers with experiential retail events;
  • Why Nordstrom thrived on Black Friday; and
  • How Gap revitalized its brand with bold redesigns and targeted audience focus
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