Starbucks and Dutch Bros: Short Visits Lead the Way
With Q3 2024 in the rearview mirror, we took a closer look at visitation patterns at Starbucks and Dutch Bros to see how they are faring – and what might lie ahead for both brands in the coming months.
Placer.ai Office Index: August 2023 Recap
The rhetoric around return to office is heating up – but is the renewed crackdown on remote work actually bringing employees back to the workplace? Did the summer period stall growth? We dove into the foot traffic data to find out.
Placer.ai White Paper Recap: August 2023
August’s white papers looked at the recent performance of retail giants Walmart, Target, and Costco; explored the c-store space; dove into the Manhattan office recovery; and analyzed the continued success of the off-price apparel industry. Below is a taste of our findings.
Big Scoop: We All Scream For Ice Cream
The country’s culinary landscape offers ice cream lovers plenty of options for frozen desserts, from mall chains like Baskin-Robbins to small shops like Salt & Straw. With the last licks of summer upon us, we take a closer look at the location analytics for some popular ice cream chains.
Sports Away: Lululemon & Nike’s Momentum Continues
In 2023, athleisure and sportswear are more popular than ever before. Two brands leading the charge are lululemon and Nike, both of which have become fashion trendsetters in recent years. We take a look at these companies’ latest performance as back-to-school heats up.
Summer Visits Heat Up For Recreation and Outdoor Gear Chains
With the warm weather upon us, we dove into the foot traffic and demographic data for REI, Patagonia, Sierra, and Columbia Sportswear to see how these recreational and outdoor gear chains are faring.
Mid-Atlantic Grocery Deep Dive
We continue our regional grocery roundup, diving into the data for the Mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Which supermarkets are most popular in the Mid-Atlantic region? And what distinguishes leading chains from one another?
Experiential Chains Heating Up This Summer
Retail entertainment and experiences have never been more popular, and chains like Build-A-Bear Workshop, Chuck E. Cheese, and Buff City Soap engage consumers enjoying more free time. We dove into the location intelligence metrics for these brands to see what is driving their foot traffic.
Petco Goes Big by Going Small
The pandemic led to an increase in pet adoption, and several years later, pet shops are still seeing elevated foot traffic as people care for their new furry friends. We take a closer look at how Petco has adapted to meet new demand.
