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Meet You at the Mall: Malls' Summer DrawWe dove into the data to see how malls have been performing in 2024 – and explore factors driving mall foot traffic during peak summer months
October 11, 2024
8 min read
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Year-Over-Year Visits to Grocery Stores by State
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The Rise of Smaller-Format Home Improvement Retailers: How Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight Are Outpacing Big-Box ChainsThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
R.J. Hottovy
Mar 20, 2025
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Walmart’s Mall Purchase: Towards a More Diversified Portfolio The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Caroline Wu
Mar 20, 2025
2 minutes
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Diving Into Breakfast Chains: What “Eggs”actly is Going On With Eggs Right Now? The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
R.J. Hottovy and Caroline Wu
Mar 19, 2025
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Darden Weathers the StormThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Lila Margalit
Mar 18, 2025
2 minutes
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Sportswear in the New YearHow did the activewear and sporting goods segment fare throughout 2024? We dove into foot traffic for Nike, lululemon, and DICK’S Sporting Goods to find out.
Bracha Arnold
March 17, 2025
4 minutes
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Placer 100 Index, February 2025 Recap The Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining uncovered some slight foot traffic downturns in February 2025 - but plenty of bright spots emerged too. We dive into the data to see which brands are thriving.
Lila Margalit
March 13, 2025
4 minutes
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Discount and Dollar Stores in a Strong Position to Start 2025Discount and Dollar Stores increasingly serve as destinations for essentials. We dove into the data for Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Five Below to find out what drove their success in 2024 and what may lie ahead for the chains in 2025.
Ezra Carmel
March 13, 2025
3 minutes
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Placer.ai February 2025 Office Index: Is The Recovery Stalling? How did visits to office buildings fare in February 2025? We dove into the location analytics to find out.
Shira Petrack
March 11, 2025
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Holiday 2024: Time is of the EssenceElizabeth Lafontaine
November 22, 2024
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Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: A Pre-Holiday SnapshotOver the past few years, discount retailers Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet have grown both their footprints and audiences. How did they fare in Q3 2024, and what might they expect this holiday season? We took a look at the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
November 21, 2024
4 minutes
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Kroger: Getting into The Seasonal Swing With its numerous grocery store banners, The Kroger Co. is one of the largest grocery purveyors in the country. We took a look at some of the visitation patterns at its largest chains to see how they have fared over the past few months, and what might lie ahead for them this Thanksgiving.
Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit
November 20, 2024
3 minutes
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Off-Price Ahead of the 2024 Holiday SeasonWith the year almost over, we dove into the visitation data for off-price leaders to see how the TJX chains, Burlington, and Ross Dress for Less are positioned ahead of the holidays.
Shira Petrack
November 19, 2024
3 minutes
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A Beautiful Season Ahead: Ulta and Sally Beauty SupplyLeading beauty chains Ulta Beauty and Sally Beauty Supply are gearing up for an exciting holiday shopping season. We dove into the data to see how the two chains have performed in recent months – and what they can expect in this year’s Q4 retail milestones.
Lila Margalit
November 18, 2024
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RFDC Takeaways: Lessons from CAVA and Other Restaurant Visit Share WinnersR.J. Hottovy
November 15, 2024
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Gifting, Paper and Books: Consumers Crave More in One PlaceElizabeth Lafontaine
November 15, 2024
5 minutes
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2024 Migration Trends: The Continued Draw of Mountain States
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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The Rise of Smaller-Format Home Improvement Retailers: How Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight Are Outpacing Big-Box ChainsSmaller-format home improvement chains have been making a splash lately and outperforming their competitors in the past few years. We took a look at some of the analytics behind this trend.
R.J. Hottovy
March 20, 2025
1 minute
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Walmart’s Mall Purchase: Towards a More Diversified Portfolio Walmart recently purchased a mall in Allegheny, PA. We took a look at the data - for this and other mall purchases - to see what may lie behind the move.
Caroline Wu
March 20, 2025
2 minutes
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Sportswear in the New YearHow did the activewear and sporting goods segment fare throughout 2024? We dove into foot traffic for Nike, lululemon, and DICK’S Sporting Goods to find out.
Bracha Arnold
March 17, 2025
4 minutes
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Placer 100 Index, February 2025 Recap The Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining uncovered some slight foot traffic downturns in February 2025 - but plenty of bright spots emerged too. We dive into the data to see which brands are thriving.
Lila Margalit
March 13, 2025
4 minutes
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September 16, 2024
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How Local Events Promote Economic Growth: The Civic Impact of Summer EventsDive into the data to find out how major summer events – including Lollapalooza in Chicago and Governors Ball in New York – drive community engagement and boost the local economy.
August 22, 2024
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From Nashville to Knoxville: Tennessee’s Migration Growth In recent years, Tennessee has emerged as a surprising migration hotspot. We took a closer look at the data to gain a more thorough understanding of the shifts taking place in the Volunteer State.
Bracha Arnold
January 29, 2025
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2024 Retail Foot Traffic RecapWith 2024 firmly in the rearview mirror, we look back on the year’s retail foot traffic trends and what they may signal for 2025. Read on for a closer analysis of the retail categories and states that excelled at driving growth.
Ezra Carmel & Noam Maman
January 6, 2025
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How the Pandemic Reshaped Florida’s PopulationFlorida became a domestic relocation hotspot over the pandemic. Where did newcomers come from, where did they choose to settle, and which areas are attracting the wealthiest new residents? We dive into the data to find out.
Shira Petrack
January 3, 2025
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Detroit’s Domestic Migration Resurgence Detroit is making a comeback – and location intelligence data can help explain some of the city’s growth.
Bracha Arnold & Noam Maman
December 23, 2024
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