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Placer.ai August 2026 Mall Index: Open-Air Leads as Indoor Malls See Their Best YoY Growth of 2026
Mall traffic remained resilient in August, though performance diverged between closer-to-home centers and outlet destinations.
Lila Margalit
September 11, 2026
3 minutes
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The Local Tenant Advantage
Don Tepman
September 10, 2026
4 minutes
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A DNB Lesson: Why Warby Parker's Physical Stores Worked and Allbirds' Didn't
Maytal Cohen
September 9, 2026
4 minutes
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Kroger Extends Its Traffic Winning Streak in Q2 2026
Lila Margalit
September 8, 2026
3 minutes
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The For-Sale Sign Tracks Home Improvement’s Q2 Split
Ephraim Fruchter
September 3, 2026
3 minutes
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Chipotle's School Spirit BOGO Aces the Back-to-School Test
Lila Margalit
September 2, 2026
2 minutes
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Three Signs Golf Is Poised for More Growth Ahead
Lila Margalit
September 2, 2026
2 minutes
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PSL Day 2026 Gives Starbucks Its Biggest Tuesday of the Year
Lila Margalit
August 31, 2026
2 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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South Asian Influence on Sports, Groceries, and Malls
Caroline Wu
June 21, 2024
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Housewares Retail: Kitchen Focused Chains Still Thriving
Elizabeth Lafontaine
June 21, 2024
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Thrift Store Visit Scores
Interest in thrifting and secondhand fashion has been on the rise in recent years. With 2024 nearly at the midway point, we dove into the data to take a closer look at the segment. 
Bracha Arnold
June 20, 2024
3 minutes
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Charting Value Grocery’s Visit Growth
Limited-assortment value grocery stores like Aldi and Grocery Outlet Bargain Market have thrived in recent years. How are these chains faring as inflation cools and consumer confidence returns? We take a closer look.
Bracha Arnold
June 18, 2024
3 minutes
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