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.
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TRU and avid: Midscale Hotels on the Rise
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) introduced their midscale hotels - TRU and avid - several years ago. We take a closer look at the visitation trends to these affordable hotels and dive into the demographics to see who is staying at them.
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Diving Into Kroger: A Strong Start to 2024
The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its eponymous brand as well as a variety of regional banners. We dove into the data to see how key Kroger chains are faring in 2024 – and to explore the different audiences served by the company’s varied portfolio.
Placer.ai Mall Index: May 2024 Recap – Mall Visits on the Rebound
Our May mall index examines visit performance at malls, indoor malls, outlet malls, and open-air shopping centers to see how visits rebounded from April's dip and explores how Mother's Day and Memorial Day drove visits across malls.
Placer.ai Office Index: May 2024 Recap
With summer nearly upon us, we dove into the data to see how the return-to-office fared in May 2024. Did the post-pandemic visit recovery trajectory observed in April continue apace? And which major regional hub saw the most YoY visit growth?
Eatertainment Chains: Full on Food, Fun, and Foot Traffic
Eatertainment chains – entertainment concepts that combine dining and play – are thriving in the current experience economy. We dove into the data for game and restaurant chains Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment to better understand how eatertainment is driving success in 2024.
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Catching Up With Ulta Beauty & Gap Brands
Discretionary retail has faced its fair share of challenges over the past few years. But even in this challenging environment, some brands, like Ulta Beauty, are continuing to see visit growth, while others, like Gap and Old Navy, are making a comeback.
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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Five Below: Q1 2024 Treasure Troves
We dove into the data to check in with specialty discount chains Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Five Below. How did they fare in early 2024? And what can the two brands’ recent performance tell us about what lies in store for them in the months ahead?
