By Brittney Sherman
Expanding into underserved markets, developing new products in response to changing customer preferences, and keeping value-priced options are why Placer.ai lists these retailers as the top brands to watch in 2023:
Whataburger- 24-hour service captures customers after 9 p.m.
Wawa- convenience store food and customer loyalty at its best
Bob’s Discount Furniture- free coffee and value-priced furniture capitalizes on the shift in owner/occupied residences
Dave & Busters- acquired Main Event Entertainment to effectively “own” the eatertainment market
Hibbett Sports- brick-and-mortar strategy focused on small and mid-size markets with minimal competition
Five Below- the preferred discounter for the teen/tween market
Bootbarn- workwear, everyday wear and fashion as western wear popularity increases
Grocery Outlet- opportunistic buying power
Altar’d State- cozy, chic and affordable workwear for young professionals
Total Wine & More- dominating Midwest expansion