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 Mall Index: April 2024 Recap – Retail Resilience Heading into Spring
Monthly YoY mall visits declined in April – but weekly data paints a very different picture. Dive into location analytics to discover whether shopping center visits are still on an upswing, and how malls were impacted by Easter shopping trends.
Off-Price Apparel Chains After Q1 2024: Demographics in the Balance
Off-price apparel chains continue to drive traffic in 2024. We dove into the latest location analytics for four of the largest brands – T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, and Burlington – to take a closer look at these retailers’ foot traffic growth and evolving visitor bases.
Walmart, Target, and Wholesale Clubs Continue to Thrive
As visits to Superstores continue to rise, we analyzed recent foot traffic data for Walmart, Target, Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club and dove into Walmart’s Q1 2024 regional performance.
Home Improvement and Decor Check In
How did the home improvement and decor chains perform in the first months of 2024? We look at some of the categories’ biggest names – including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply Co., Harbor Freight Tools, Homesense, HomeGoods, and At Home – to see what Q1 portends for their performance the year.
Placer.ai Office Index: April 2024 Recap – Recovery Continues
Recent survey data shows that many employees - and companies - prefer a hybrid work approach. But what’s happening on the ground? We checked in with our Nationwide and regional Office Indexes to find out.
Movie Theaters in Q1 2024: A Preview of Coming Attractions?
We dove into the latest foot traffic analytics for leading movie theater chains – AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark – to uncover how recent consumer behavior and visitor demographics are setting the stage for the cinema category’s next chapter.
Let’s Get Physical: Fitness In 2024
The fitness industry has experienced steady growth in recent years, propelled by consumers’ prioritization of health and wellness – and gyms across the country are benefiting. We take a closer look at the data to see how the segment is performing relative to last year.
Where Are Workers Returning to Office in 2024?
Hybrid work is here to stay, and many office buildings are below capacity, while others are thriving. We take a look at outperforming office buildings in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Dallas to find out what is driving foot traffic to these buildings.