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.
The St. Patrick’s Day Effect
St. Patrick's Day is a day for bar crawls, green makeup, and drinks with friends. Cities host major celebrations, a draw to their downtown areas. What kind of a lift do bars and pubs get on the big day? And what other retail categories stand to benefit from the occasion?
Who Will Benefit From Family Dollar’s Downsizing?
Family Dollar will be dramatically rightsizing its store fleet, with 600 stores slated for closure in 2024. We dove into the location intelligence for Family Dollar and three other leading value-forward retailers to understand which chain stands to benefit most from Family Dollar’s contraction.
Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment: Food and Fun for Everyone
How did Dave & Busters and Main Event Entertainment fare in the final months of 2023 and at the start of 2024? And what lies in store for them in the months ahead? We examine the data to find out.
Darden Brands: Location Analytics and Consumer Behavior
Last year saw economic headwinds in the dining industry, but Darden-owned chains like Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen saw strong foot traffic patterns. We examine the location analytics to see how consumer behavior shifts are impacting the dining space.
Nike and lululemon: a Strong 2023, Sprinting into 2024
With athleisure and sportswear becoming bonafide wardrobe staples, more consumers than ever are investing in high-end items. Two players—Nike and Lululemon—are at the forefront of this trend. We examine the demographics of the two chains' consumer bases to see what is driving visits.
Where Is Retail and Dining Foot Traffic Thriving in Early 2024?
An uncharacteristic cold snap at the beginning of the year had a major impact on consumer behavior across several retail categories. How big an influence did the conditions have on foot traffic? We dove into the latest location analytics to find out.
Specialty Discount Chains Rock Retail Therapy
In 2023 and early 2024, Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, and pOpshelf grew their audiences by offering price-conscious shoppers affordable outlets for retail therapy. But these chains also found success by appealing to different audiences throughout the year.