Insights into the physical world anchored in location analytics

Discount and Dollar Stores in a Strong Position to Start 2025

Discount 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

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

3 minutes

Why Chipotle’s 2025 Outlook Looks Conservative

Chipotle's conservative 2025 sales forecast may be surpassed due to successful menu innovations, continued expansion into high-performing smaller markets, and the efficiency gains from expanding Chipotlane locations.

R.J. Hottovy

March 10, 2025

4 minutes

Allbirds: Flying Towards New Opportunities

Allbirds rose to prominence during the direct-to-consumer (DTC) boom, quickly gaining a loyal following. But the brand faced challenges in recent years and closed some stores to optimize its fleet. How has this shift impacted foot traffic? We take a closer look.

March 10, 2025

2 minutes

Turkey Wednesday 2024: A Veritable Grocery Feast

Turkey Wednesday – the day before Thanksgiving – is the busiest day of the year for the grocery industry. How did this year’s Turkey Wednesday measure up – and which brands capitalized most successfully on this critical shopping event?

December 2, 2024

5 minutes

Starbucks’ Red Cup Day Makes a Comeback

Visits to Starbucks usually spike on its annual Red Cup Day, as patrons flock to the chain to order a specialty holiday beverage and receive a complimentary reusable red cup. How successful was the promotion in 2024? We took a look at the data to find out.

Shira Petrack

November 27, 2024

3 minutes

Eatertainment in Q3 2024: Dave & Buster’s and Chuck E. Cheese

How did leading eatertainment chains Dave & Buster’s and Chuck E. Cheese perform in Q3 2024? We dove into the data to find out.

November 26, 2024

5 minutes

Dollar Stores Ahead of the Holidays

Shoppers continue to prioritize value in 2024, offering opportunities for discount and dollar stores to thrive during the upcoming holiday season. We took a look at what this holiday season might have in store for discount retailers Dollar Tree and Dollar General.

November 25, 2024

3 minutes

What Does Walmart’s Results Mean for Other Discretionary Retailers?

R.J. Hottovy

November 22, 2024

3 minutes

"Must-Have" Tenants for 2025: Top Brands to Elevate Your Outdoor Shopping Center

Caroline Wu

November 22, 2024

2 minutes

Holiday 2024: Time is of the Essence

Elizabeth Lafontaine

November 22, 2024

2 minutes

Five Below and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet: A Pre-Holiday Snapshot

Over 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.

November 21, 2024

4 minutes

Retail

Sportswear in the New Year

How 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.

March 17, 2025

4 minutes

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.

March 13, 2025

4 minutes

Discount and Dollar Stores in a Strong Position to Start 2025

Discount 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

Allbirds: Flying Towards New Opportunities

Allbirds rose to prominence during the direct-to-consumer (DTC) boom, quickly gaining a loyal following. But the brand faced challenges in recent years and closed some stores to optimize its fleet. How has this shift impacted foot traffic? We take a closer look.

Redefining Retail Spaces: Lessons from the C-Store Category

March 10, 2025

2 minutes

Latest Reports

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Dive into the data to see how convenience stores are redefining retail spaces.

September 16, 2024

5 minutes

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How Local Events Promote Economic Growth: The Civic Impact of Summer Events

Dive 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

5 minutes

INSIDER

The Rising Stars: Six Metro Areas Welcoming Young Professionals

Find out which metro areas are seeing positive net migration and discover what might be drawing newcomers to these cities.

September 23, 2024

3 minutes

QSR

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.

January 29, 2025

3 minutes

2024 Retail Foot Traffic Recap

With 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

3 minutes

How the Pandemic Reshaped Florida’s Population

Florida 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

6 minutes