Giants of Retail and What Makes Them Thrive Article originally posted on HERE on October 23, 2024 Three of the most popular retailers in the country, Walmart, Target and Costco each call upon distinct strengths and strategies that cater to their unique customer bases, allowing them to thrive in a highly competitive market, according to a new Placer.ai white paper. Titled Retail Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target’s Competitive Edge, the report drills down into location analytics at the three chains. The white paper addresses the following questions: Which retail giant saw the most year-over-year visit growth in the first half of 2024? How do dwell times at Walmart, Target and Costco compare to last year? Which key demographic is correlated with increased loyalty at Target? Who are the shoppers flocking to Costco and Walmart’s high-performing locations? In addition, the report explores how changes in consumer habits over the past few years have affected these three retailers.