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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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Home Furnishing: 2024 Outlook for Housewares, Mattress, and Furniture Retail
R.J. Hottovy
January 20, 2024
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3 Mall & Shopping Center Trends for 2024
What does 2024 hold for malls and shopping centers? We dove into the data to unearth the trends likely to shape the space in the coming year. 
Shira Petrack
January 18, 2024
3 minutes
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Bakery Chains Rising To The Top
Few things are as universally loved as freshly baked bread. And the options for where to find a loaf are plentiful - so today, we find out if there is there room in the crowded bakery scene for everyone.
Bracha Arnold
January 17, 2024
4 minutes
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Going For The Green: The Changing Dynamics Of Country Clubs
Country clubs are changing with the times, becoming more inclusive and attracting younger members. We take a look at the location intelligence metrics to see how country clubs are shifting, and what might be driving these changes.
Bracha Arnold
January 16, 2024
4 minutes
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