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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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Warehouse Clubs: Finding the Perfect Timing
Elizabeth Lafontaine
April 26, 2024
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Round1 Entertainment Expands with Spo-Cha Concept
Caroline Wu
April 26, 2024
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Coffee Chains: Q1 2024 Update and What’s Changed Since COVID
How has the coffee space changed since the pandemic ushered in a new age of remote work that slashed commuting and office-wide coffee orders? We take a closer look at how visits to brands like Starbucks, Dunkin', and Dutch Bros. have changed since the pandemic.
Ezra Carmel
April 25, 2024
3 minutes
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Checking in with RBI and YUM!
Restaurant Brands International and Yum! Brands own and operate some of the biggest brands in the QSR and Fast Casual space. How are players like Burger King and Taco Bell performing in 2024? We find out.
Lila Margalit
April 24, 2024
4 minutes
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