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Checking in With Department Stores: Nordstrom and Macy’s

Early retail data suggests that Q4 2024 is primed to be a strong holiday season. We looked at visit patterns to department stores Nordstrom and Macy's - both in 2024 and 2023 - to see what might lie ahead for the category in the coming weeks.

Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit

November 6, 2024

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Placer Spotlight: Whole Foods' Journey Since the Amazon Deal

We dove into the data to understand how Whole Foods evolved since Amazon acquired the legacy grocer almost five years ago.

Shira Petrack

April 4, 2022

Placer Spotlight: The Rise of Esporta

We look at how LA Fitness is adapting its offering to today’s consumers through its new value-priced chain, Esporta Fitness.

Shira Petrack

March 31, 2022

Placer Bytes: 7-Eleven, Winn-Dixie and Restaurant Bright Side?

We analyze Winn Dixie, 7-Eleven, Olive Garden, and Panera Bread, whose performance may indicate how their wider sectors are performing.

Ethan Chernofsky

March 30, 2022

Unfolding Consumer Behavior Patterns – Shifts in Grocery and Superstore Visit Length and Frequency

Our latest white paper examines recent changes in consumer behavior, including recent changes in grocery store visit times and frequency.

Shira Petrack

March 29, 2022

Gas Price Inflation Hits Retail Foot Traffic: What Will Be the Ripple Effect?

We dove into the foot traffic data to find out how rising gas prices and elevated food prices are impacting retail visitation trends.

R.J. Hottovy

March 28, 2022

Placer Bytes - Starbucks and Dollar General

In this Placer Bytes, we dive into two companies that dominated headlines in recent weeks - Starbucks and Dollar General.

Ethan Chernofsky

March 24, 2022

Webinar Recap: Top Malls Positioning Themselves to Thrive

We hosted Billy Taubman and Placer’s Ben Witten for a webinar entitled “Mall Update: Yearly Review and What Lies Ahead.”

Shira Petrack

March 23, 2022

Steakhouse Chains Showing Sustained Visit Growth

We took a look at leading steakhouse chains in the US to find out how the sector is recovering and what the future might hold.

Bracha Arnold

March 22, 2022

Brick and Mortar Footwear Retailers Are Here to Stay

We took a closer look at some of the best-performing shoe retailers to find out how the sector is faring.

Bracha Arnold

March 21, 2022

Placer Highlight: Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Comprehensive Approach to Omnichannel

Dick’s Sporting Goods is taking its omnichannel strategy to the next level by adding an experiential component to its already strong digital and brick and mortar presence. We analyzed some of the brand’s recent ventures to see what we can learn from this omnichannel pioneer.

Shira Petrack

March 17, 2022