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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
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A DNB Lesson: Why Warby Parker's Physical Stores Worked and Allbirds' Didn't
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Kroger Extends Its Traffic Winning Streak in Q2 2026
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The For-Sale Sign Tracks Home Improvement’s Q2 Split
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Chipotle's School Spirit BOGO Aces the Back-to-School Test
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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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Dick's Sporting Goods: New Store Formats Driving Visit Outperformance
R.J. Hottovy
March 15, 2024
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Cat's Out of the Bag: Unlocking Meow Wolf's Secrets
Caroline Wu
March 15, 2024
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Axe Throwing: Taking Things Up a Notch
Caroline Wu
March 15, 2024
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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.
Ezra Carmel
March 14, 2024
3 minutes
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