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.
Checking in With Nike and Lululemon
With the all-important fourth quarter of the year well underway, we dove into the data to see how lululemon athletica and Nike fared in Q3 2023 – and how the two athleisure leaders have experienced the kickoff of the holiday season.
Black Friday 2023 Retail Recap
Black Friday – the unofficial start of the holiday season – drove nationwide retail foot traffic spikes on November 24th. Just how big was the Black Friday 2023 visit surge? And how did this year’s shopping holiday compare to 2022? We dove into the foot traffic data to find out.
Placer Mall Index Recap: October 2023
Consumer sentiment dropped in October - but the foot traffic suggests that the tide may be turning as mall visits began to perk up. We dive into the location analytics to see what the holiday season might have in store for malls of all kinds.
Placer.ai Office Index: October 2023 Recap
The debate about remote work continues as companies increasingly embrace a hybrid work schedule. But what does this mean in practice? Did the accelerated office recovery seen this summer reassert itself after the September slump? Or is a more muted RTO here to stay? We find out here.