Insights into the physical world anchored in location analytics

Lowe’s and The Home Depot: Weathering Q1 Storms and Looking to the Horizon

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Ezra Carmel

May 13, 2025

3 minutes

The Current Pace of the Fitness Space

Dive into the data to explore recent visitation patterns and consumer trends in the fitness space - and uncover potential keys to success, rooted in location intelligence.

Placer Research

May 5, 2025

8 minutes

Executive Insights

QSR Q1 2025 Final Thoughts

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R.J. Hottovy

May 12, 2025

5 minutes

Placer.ai April 2025 Office Index: Recovery Apace

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Lila Margalit

May 9, 2025

3 minutes

Industry Trends

Year-Over-Year Visits to Grocery Stores by State

Boot Barn Still Growing in 2025

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Shira Petrack

May 12, 2025

1 minute

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How Are Coachella Crowds Evolving?

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, recently wrapped up its 24th run. We dove into the location intelligence data to understand how the audience has changed in recent years and understand how the shift is impacting spending patterns at the festival.

Shira Petrack

May 8, 2025

4 minutes

Placer.ai Mall Index: Traffic Up Across All Mall Formats

April 2025 data showed a resurgence in mall activity, with YoY visits up across all formats. Diving deeper into the data uncovers the why behind these visitation patterns.

Shira Petrack

May 7, 2025

4 minutes

Executive Insights

The Untapped Potential of Class-B Malls

Class B malls offer significant potential for investors and retailers to unlock value while meeting the needs of local communities. We took a look at how some of these malls - typically located in suburban or secondary markets - are being redeveloped to better serve today's consumer.

Barrie Scardina

May 6, 2025

4 minutes

First Watch Traffic Continues to Climb

First Watch is continuing to add more stores to its fleet, and visits continue to grow as well.

Shira Petrack

May 5, 2025

1 minute

Warby Parker and Allbirds: Stabilization Trends Into 2025

Direct-to-consumer retailers Warby Parker and Allbirds have taken different approaches to their brick-and-mortar stores - Warby Parker has been expanding while Allbirds has shrunk its store fleet. How are the two retailers faring thus far into 2025? We took a closer look.

Bracha Arnold

May 5, 2025

3 minutes

Resilience 5 Years Post-Covid: Spotlight on Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

We analyzed traffic data for one of the most-visited open-air shopping centers in the nation, Victoria Gardens, to see what sets it apart and what continues to draw consumers to open-air centers.

Caroline Wu

May 2, 2025

3 minutes

Aldi & Lidl's Winning Formula

A strong value proposition has never been more important to shoppers – and discount powerhouses like Aldi and Lidl are prime examples. We took a closer look at some of the location intelligence to see where the two grocers stand.

Bracha Arnold

May 1, 2025

4 minutes

Self-Storage: Resilience in 2025

Amid rising housing costs and shifting consumer lifestyles, self-storage has emerged as a go-to solution for many Americans. We dove into the data to take the pulse of the market in Q1 2025 – and uncover the audience segments behind the industry’s ongoing growth.

Lila Margalit

April 30, 2025

3 minutes

Love in the Time of Bookstores

We took a look at a Brooklyn-based romance bookstore – The Ripped Bodice – to see what visitation trends reveal about the value of specialty stores in an environment increasingly dominated by general retailers.

Bracha Arnold

April 29, 2025

4 minutes

Dutch Bros Gains, But Starbucks Holds Top Spot

Visits to coffee chains like Starbucks, Dunkin,’ and Dutch Bros have been on the rise recently - and smaller coffee chains like Scooters Coffee and 7 Brew are also thriving. We took a look at Q1 2025 traffic to see how the segment is faring.

Shira Petrack

April 28, 2025

3 minutes

CAVA and sweetgreen Take to the Suburbs

CAVA and sweetgreen are cementing their place as leaders in the fast-casual space. The two chains have seen impressive growth over the past few years, adding new locations to keep up with growing demand. We took a look at their performance over the years to see what might be driving their continued rise.

Bracha Arnold

April 25, 2025

3 minutes

Sinners Fuels Movie Theater Momentum

The release of Sinners kept movie theater visits high following the momentum generated from A Minecraft Movie.

Shira Petrack

April 25, 2025

1 minute

Lowe’s and The Home Depot: Weathering Q1 Storms and Looking to the Horizon

We dove into the data to explore The Home Depot and Lowe’s recent foot traffic performance, audience profiles, and consumer trends shaping what lies ahead for the chains.

Ezra Carmel

May 13, 2025

3 minutes

Boot Barn Still Growing in 2025

Boot Barn's visit strength is continuing into 2025, with overall visits and visits per square footage up compared to 2024.

Shira Petrack

May 12, 2025

1 minute

Warby Parker and Allbirds: Stabilization Trends Into 2025

Direct-to-consumer retailers Warby Parker and Allbirds have taken different approaches to their brick-and-mortar stores - Warby Parker has been expanding while Allbirds has shrunk its store fleet. How are the two retailers faring thus far into 2025? We took a closer look.

Bracha Arnold

May 5, 2025

3 minutes

Aldi & Lidl's Winning Formula

A strong value proposition has never been more important to shoppers – and discount powerhouses like Aldi and Lidl are prime examples. We took a closer look at some of the location intelligence to see where the two grocers stand.

Bracha Arnold

May 1, 2025

4 minutes

3 Consumer Trends to Watch in 2025

Dive into the data to explore key trends shaping consumer behavior in 2025 and discover strategies helping top brands drive foot traffic to brick-and-mortar stores.

Placer Research

March 27, 2025

6 minutes

Hotels in the Heart of the City

Dive into the data to examine hotel visit trends across four major downtown cores: Miami, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.

Placer Research

March 10, 2025

6 minutes

Blueprint for Recovery: Lessons From New York’s Office Comeback

Dive into the data to see how New York office visitation patterns evolved in 2024 - and uncover trends shaping Big Apple work routines heading into 2025.

February 27, 2025

Executive Insights

QSR Q1 2025 Final Thoughts

The first quarter of 2025 posed challenges to quick-service restaurants, with major chains like McDonald's experiencing foot traffic declines. Still, some brands - like Taco Bell and Wingstop - managed to drive growth. We take a closer look at the data to see where the segment stands today.

R.J. Hottovy

May 12, 2025

5 minutes

First Watch Traffic Continues to Climb

First Watch is continuing to add more stores to its fleet, and visits continue to grow as well.

Shira Petrack

May 5, 2025

1 minute

Dutch Bros Gains, But Starbucks Holds Top Spot

Visits to coffee chains like Starbucks, Dunkin,’ and Dutch Bros have been on the rise recently - and smaller coffee chains like Scooters Coffee and 7 Brew are also thriving. We took a look at Q1 2025 traffic to see how the segment is faring.

Shira Petrack

April 28, 2025

3 minutes

The Impact of QSR Promotions in Q1 2025

Using the latest location intelligence, we analyzed RBI, Yum! Brands, and other top QSRs, to explore their Q1 2025 performance and several promotions that had a significant foot traffic impact.

Ezra Carmel

April 24, 2025

3 minutes