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Q1 2025 Quick-Service and Fast-Casual Recap

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Lila Margalit

Apr 9, 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

Meal Prep Madness: Wild Fork Foods and Clean Eatz

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Bracha Arnold

Apr 7, 2025

4 minutes

Dave & Buster’s Ups Its Game

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Ezra Carmel

Apr 4, 2025

3 minutes

Industry Trends

Year-Over-Year Visits to Grocery Stores by State

Placer.ai March 2025 Mall Index: Visits Rebound

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Shira Petrack

Apr 8, 2025

4 minutes

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April 24, 2025

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Coffee Visits: Perks in The Segment

Coffee reigns supreme in the United States, fueling a robust coffee shop sector that continues to thrive despite economic headwinds. We took a closer look at industry-wide trends to understand how the segment is performing.

Bracha Arnold

April 3, 2025

4 minutes

The Dining Habits of College Students

With spring break upon us, we dove into the data to see how today’s college crowd allocates its dining dollars. Where do they like to eat out? And how can brands best cater to their preferences?

Lila Margalit

April 2, 2025

4 minutes

Old Navy's Foray Into Occasionwear

How has Old Navy's introduction of occasionwear impacted visits to its stores, and what can these impacts tell us about the brands' consumer base?

Shira Petrack

April 1, 2025

1 minute

JonasCon Brings Even More Experiential to American Dream

American Dream hosted the first ever JonasCon on March 23rd, 2025. How did the event impact visitation trends, and what does the success of JonasCon mean for the future of malls? We dove into the data to find out.

Shira Petrack

April 1, 2025

4 minutes

What Happened to Family Dollar?

Dollar Tree's recently announced plan to sell Family Dollar at a significant loss is another sign of the recent struggles in the discount and dollar store sector. We dove into the data to understand what is driving Dollar Tree’s decision and what this means for Family Dollar moving forward.

Shira Petrack

March 31, 2025

5 minutes

Executive Insights

The Impending Transformation of Bev-Alc Retail

Five years after the pandemic, and deep into a renewed national interest in wellness and sober living, how is the Bev Alc segment faring? We took a deep dive into the space to uncover new trends, changes with consumer engagement, and potential headwinds for the industry.

Elizabeth Lafontaine

March 28, 2025

5 minutes

The Changing Apparel Landscape in 2025

The apparel space has faced considerable headwinds in recent years – from changing consumer preferences to cutbacks in discretionary spending. We dove into the data for various apparel categories to explore emerging industry trends and see what foot traffic patterns can tell us about the state of ap

Ezra Carmel

March 27, 2025

4 minutes

CVS and Walgreens in 2025

CVS and Walgreens, the two largest drugstore chains in the country, have faced increased competition in recent years. To adapt, both chains are optimizing their brick-and-mortar footprints. We took a look at the two chains’ visit performance to see what lies ahead for each.

Bracha Arnold

March 26, 2025

4 minutes

Target’s Bet on Babies

Target is building out its baby and toddler assortment - find out what the data says about that decision.

Shira Petrack

March 25, 2025

1 minute

Trader Joe’s and Aldi’s Continued Success

In a period marked by ongoing inflation and rising grocery prices, two chains – Trader Joe’s and Aldi – continue to thrive. We took a closer look at the two chains’ data to see what is driving their continued success.

Bracha Arnold

March 25, 2025

4 minutes

Executive Insights

Retailers Betting on High Income Households

Despite general growth in retail visitation over the past few years, rapid price increases and changes in consumer behavior may finally have caught up to consumers across income levels. Retailers are increasingly targeting high income consumers to offset a drop-off in demand.

Elizabeth Lafontaine

March 24, 2025

5 minutes

Brooks Brothers Rightsizing Success

Iconic clothing brand Brooks Brothers has experienced a challenging few years, but recent foot traffic suggests that things are turning around for the retailer. We took a look at the location analytics for the brand to see how it’s been weathering recent challenges.

Bracha Arnold

March 21, 2025

2 minutes

Placer.ai March 2025 Mall Index: Visits Rebound

Shira Petrack

April 8, 2025

4 minutes

Meal Prep Madness: Wild Fork Foods and Clean Eatz

Consumers are as interested as ever in heath-conscious eating, and many are turning to protein-packed diets to meet their fitness and wellness goals. We took a closer look at two retailers making a name for themselves in the high-protein, health-centric food space – Wild Fork Foods and Clean Eatz.

Bracha Arnold

April 7, 2025

4 minutes

Old Navy's Foray Into Occasionwear

How has Old Navy's introduction of occasionwear impacted visits to its stores, and what can these impacts tell us about the brands' consumer base?

Shira Petrack

April 1, 2025

1 minute

JonasCon Brings Even More Experiential to American Dream

American Dream hosted the first ever JonasCon on March 23rd, 2025. How did the event impact visitation trends, and what does the success of JonasCon mean for the future of malls? We dove into the data to find out.

Shira Petrack

April 1, 2025

4 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

3 Strategies for Full-Service Success in 2025

Dive into the data to uncover strategies helping full-service restaurant chains succeed in what remains a challenging environment.

Placer Research

February 20, 2025

How Stadiums and Arenas Engage Fans

Dive into the data to explore how sports venues drive fan engagement with superstar athletes, winning teams, and audience-centric initiatives.

Placer Research

February 3, 2025

8 minutes

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

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

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

2 minutes