Introduction: Macy’s, Inc. and Nordstrom, Inc. are two iconic American department store companies that have defined brick-and-mortar retail for decades. While Macy’s operates as a broad mid-market retailer (alongside its upscale Bloomingdale’s banner and beauty chain Bluemercury) with a focus on value and high-volume sales, Nordstrom positions itself as a premium fashion retailer known for quality merchandise and top-tier customer service. Both firms have navigated dramatic s

A Tale of Two Pharmacy Giants: Walgreens vs. CVS in America’s Drugstore Market Ubiquitous Stores, Divergent Paths On opposite corners of countless American streets sit two familiar signs: Walgreens and CVS. These pharmacy giants dominate the U.S. drugstore landscape with a combined footprint of nearly 20,000 stores nationwide. Both chains are ubiquitous fixtures of daily life – a place to pick up prescriptions, grab a snack, or get a flu shot – yet behind their similar storef

Real Estate Footprint Costco Wholesale’s U.S. real estate presence in 2025 is extensive yet highly focused. The company operates roughly 629 warehouse locations across the United States (including Puerto Rico) as of the end of fiscal 2025. These large-format warehouse clubs account for the vast bulk of Costco’s real estate footprint, totaling over 90 million square feet of operating floor space nationwide (up from 91.1 million sq. ft. at the end of 2024). Each warehouse is

Introduction Homeowners' Insurance in the US Outlook is shaped by converging forces of economic trends, climate change, and evolving consumer needs. The U.S. homeowners’ insurance industry – a cornerstone of financial security for American households – is entering a period of moderate but steady growth through 2030, against a backdrop of significant challenges. Industry revenue, currently around $175–180 billion in 2025, is projected to surpass $200 billion by 2030. This equ

The U.S. fast-food chicken restaurant industry, part of the limited-service restaurant category (NAICS 722513), has emerged as one of the most dynamic corners of quick service. As of 2025, it generates roughly $63.7 billion in annual revenue and employs about 775,000 people, with more than 150 businesses active nationwide. Growth has been robust in the post-pandemic recovery, with industry revenue expanding at an estimated 5.6% compound annual rate between 2020 and 2025, befo

Illustrative picture - Mixed Use This case study provides a comprehensive guideline for understanding the full cost structure of smaller mixed-use developments in 2025. It outlines how materials, labor, land-related expenses, soft costs, and financing assumptions combine to shape the total development budget for a multifamily-and-retail project. By grounding the analysis in a real Atlanta-area project and comparing it to national benchmarks, the study offers a practical, data

The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, 5453 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113 The US fertility clinics market is entering a new decade with solid growth and evolving dynamics on both the consumer (B2C) and business (B2B) fronts. Demand for assisted reproductive services is rising as societal trends shift, and the industry’s structure is transforming with technological innovation and investment. This consulting-style analysis provides a comprehensive “Fertility Clinics Outlook”

Not long ago, the cost of insuring an office tower or a shopping center was a background worry – a predictable line item in a deal budget. Today, it has surged to the forefront. Across the United States, owners of office high-rises, strip malls, warehouses and apartment complexes are opening their insurance renewal notices with alarm. Premiums are climbing at a historic pace, turning a once-stable expense into a volatile factor that can make or break a real estate deal. One M

How the Car Wash Industry Is Performing in 2025 According to the MMCG database, the U.S. car wash and auto detailing industry in 2025 generates around $20–21 billion in annual revenue , supported by roughly 220,000 employees across more than 60,000 businesses . Profitability is robust: average profit margins are in the mid‑teens (around 14–15% of revenue), which is high compared with many other service segments. Revenue has grown at a mid‑single‑digit compound rate over the