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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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Driving Success: Auto Parts Chains in 2024
Dive into the data to see how leading auto parts chains are faring in early 2024 – and explore factors driving success in a thriving segment.
Samuel Roche
May 22, 2024
3 Minutes
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CAVA Still Going Strong
CAVA is growing rapidly, with plans to reach 1,000 locations by 2032. How is the fast-casual chain performing across its major markets? We take a closer look.
Shira Petrack
May 21, 2024
3 minutes
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Mother’s Day Shopping and Dining Trends
How did Mother’s Day impact retail and dining foot traffic this year? We dove into the data to find out. 
Lila Margalit
May 20, 2024
3 minutes
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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.
Maytal Cohen
May 16, 2024
3 minutes
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