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6 Trends Still Defining Post- Pandemic Consumer Behavior
Dive into the data five years post-COVID to see consumer behavior has bifurcated toward value and premium segments as efficiency and perceived value drive decisions.
Placer Research
July 15, 2025
10 minutes
Industry Trends
Year-Over-Year Visits to Grocery Stores by State
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Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Lidl: Grocery's Power Trio
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Bracha Arnold
Jul 14, 2025
3 minutes
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L.L.Bean’s Legacy Products Continue to Excite New Shoppers
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Elizabeth Lafontaine
Jul 11, 2025
3 minutes
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Service Shift Pays Visit Dividends for Staples
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Lila Margalit & Shira Petrack
Jul 10, 2025
4 minutes
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Placer.ai Office Index: June 2025
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Lila Margalit
Jul 9, 2025
3 minutes

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Potential Tariffs Impact Shopper Behavior in the Baby Space
Many consumers are adopting a "wait-and-see" approach as the expected impact of upcoming tariffs looms - and baby products are one category experiencing shifts in visitation patterns as a result. We examine visits to two baby retailers to see how shoppers are changing their behaviors ahead of potential price hikes.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
July 8, 2025
4 minutes
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Placer.ai June 2025 Mall Index 
We dove into the foot traffic data for June and H1 2025 to see what changed month-over-month, and how overall visits performed in the first half of the year.
Shira Petrack
July 7, 2025
3 minutes
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Where Is Domestic Traffic to Airports On the Rise? 
Summer 2025 has arrived, and airports are gearing up for travelers heading out on long-awaited vacations.We analyzed airport traffic on a nationwide, statewide, and DMA level to assess how the sector stands ahead of one of the year's busiest travel periods.
Bracha Arnold
July 3, 2025
3 minutes
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FSR Roundup: Casual and Upscale Dining Thrive
As value continues to dominate consumer behavior in 2025, full-service restaurants (FSRs) are finding creative ways to adapt to rising costs and shifting consumer priorities. We dove into the data to find out which FSR segments are winning this year and what’s driving these trends.
Lila Margalit
July 2, 2025
3 minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Beyond the Discount: Can Protein and a "Back to Basics" Approach Re-energize Starbucks?
As competition intensifies from drive-thru rivals and at-home coffee trends, Starbucks is doubling down on unique in-store experiences and AI-powered service improvements to reignite customer visit frequency. How likely are these moves to revitalize the company? We dove into the data to find out.
R.J. Hottovy
July 1, 2025
3 minutes
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Bahama Breeze’s Bet
Darden recently announced it was ceasing operations for its Caribbean-themed Bahama Breeze restaurant. We took a look at recent foot traffic data at the chain to see what may have lead to this decision.
Bracha Arnold
June 30, 2025
1 minute
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June Industrial Manufacturing Update: A Tale of Two Economies in Mid-2025
With the first half of 2025 nearly completed, two macro pictures are emerging. Consumers are showing renewed confidence and are returning to stores while the manufacturing and shipping segments are tapping the brakes. We take a closer look at both retail and industrial segments to see what the foot traffic data says about the economy in mid-2025.
R.J. Hottovy
June 30, 2025
4 minutes
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How Limited Service Is Succeeding in 2025
The limited-service dining category, encompassing quick-service, fast-casual, and coffee chains is thriving as more diners than ever choose to take their orders to go. We took a look at the visit data for these three subcategories of the limited-service dining world to understand how consumer behavior varies by dining type.
Bracha Arnold
June 27, 2025
4 minutes
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Big Lots: Back in the Bargain Game
Big Lots has announced a plan to transfer over 200 locations to Variety Wholesalers – which owns discount banners such as Maxway and Super Dollar – and in June, after revising its product mix, 219 stores had resumed operations. How likely is this strategy to succeed? We take a closer look.
Lila Margalit
June 26, 2025
3 minutes
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Do Exclusive Offers and Product Scarcity Still Move the Needle for Retail?
Retailers often turn to limited-time offers, products, and collaborations to drive traffic and sales. We took a look at the data to see how consumers responded to recent high-profile offerings launched this spring by Trader Joe’s and Target.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
June 25, 2025
3 minutes
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Target's Back to School Comeback Window 
Target's visits shot up over the pandemic – but the chain has struggled to maintain its COVID-era momentum in recent years. Now, the upcoming back-to-school season presents an opportunity for the chain to bring visits back up. 
Shira Petrack
June 24, 2025
3 minutes
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Stanford Stadium: The Coldplay Effect
Stanford Stadium hosts major sporting events - and on May 31st and June 1st, Coldplay was the first music act to ever play live on its stage. How did the audience at the concert stack up to the stadium's usual visitor base? We take a closer look.
Caroline Wu
June 23, 2025
3 minutes
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‍Out-Of-Home Dining in 2025: Performance & Consumer Trends  
Dive into the data to find out how the dining category is performing in 2025, which segments are coming out on top, and how dining consumer behavior has shifted in recent years.
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Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Lidl: Grocery's Power Trio
The grocery segment has never been more competitive, and Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Lidl have consistently emerged as top players. We take a closer look at their performance in H1 2025 to uncover what might be contributing to their continued success. 
Bracha Arnold
July 14, 2025
3 minutes
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L.L.Bean’s Legacy Products Continue to Excite New Shoppers
L.L.Bean, the outdoor lifestyle brand, is experiencing a resurgence, buoyed by renewed interest in preppy fashion and the viral popularity of its classic tote bag, a trend largely fueled by TikTok. We dive into its recent foot traffic and uncover its recent growth.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
July 11, 2025
3 minutes
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Service Shift Pays Visit Dividends for Staples
Office supplies behemoth Staples has faced a challenging few years as shifting shopping and office visit trends have reduced demand for some of its core products. But the chain has defied expectations, shifting to meet evolving consumer needs. We explore some of the factors behind its current visit success.
Lila Margalit & Shira Petrack
July 10, 2025
4 minutes
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Potential Tariffs Impact Shopper Behavior in the Baby Space
Many consumers are adopting a "wait-and-see" approach as the expected impact of upcoming tariffs looms - and baby products are one category experiencing shifts in visitation patterns as a result. We examine visits to two baby retailers to see how shoppers are changing their behaviors ahead of potential price hikes.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
July 8, 2025
4 minutes
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Crafting Targeted Promotions in 2025: A Regional Perspective
Dive into the data to see how consumer response to major promotional events – from Black Friday and the back-to-school shopping rush to brand-crafted LTOs – varies by market.
Placer Research
June 19, 2025
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Rethinking the Mall Anchor in 2025: A Visit-Focused Approach
Discover how mall anchors are transforming in 2025 – and how a foot-traffic-focused approach to choosing key tenants can drive visits and shopper engagement.
Placer Research
May 29, 2025
8 minutes
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Grocery in 2025: Visitation Trends and Consumer Behavior
Dive into the data to see the trends shaping the grocery space in 2025 and uncover actionable insights for strategic decision-making in the competitive food-at-home market.
Placer Research
May 15, 2025
8 minutes
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Beyond the Discount: Can Protein and a "Back to Basics" Approach Re-energize Starbucks?
As competition intensifies from drive-thru rivals and at-home coffee trends, Starbucks is doubling down on unique in-store experiences and AI-powered service improvements to reignite customer visit frequency. How likely are these moves to revitalize the company? We dove into the data to find out.
R.J. Hottovy
July 1, 2025
3 minutes
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How Limited Service Is Succeeding in 2025
The limited-service dining category, encompassing quick-service, fast-casual, and coffee chains is thriving as more diners than ever choose to take their orders to go. We took a look at the visit data for these three subcategories of the limited-service dining world to understand how consumer behavior varies by dining type.
Bracha Arnold
June 27, 2025
4 minutes
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Capturing Diners With Creative Offers: LTO Home Runs in 2025
We dove into the data to see how several special recent events at Chipotle, IHOP, and Jack in the Box helped drive visits to these chains.
Lila Margalit
June 18, 2025
3 minutes
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Local Eats on the Rise
See which local dining chains are growing fast in 2025.
Bracha Arnold
June 12, 2025
4 minutes
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