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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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Seasonal Foot Traffic Trends Tells a Tale of Two Types of Retail Corridors
Foot traffic trends reveal that flagship-led and lifestyle-driven retail corridors vary in their seasonal foot traffic patterns, but both types of corridors are poised for a busy end to the holiday season.
Ezra Carmel
December 19, 2025
2 minutes
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E-Commerce Strength Outpaces Manufacturing Weakness Going Into 2026
Placer.ai analysis reveals a two-speed economy heading into 2026: E-commerce fulfillment traffic surged 6.6% in November, outpacing a 3.5% decline in manufacturing activity.
Shira Petrack
December 18, 2025
2 minutes
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How Much Does Price Really Matter to Today’s Dining Consumer?
Experience-Promoting Offers and LTOs at McDonald’s and Burger King are outperforming discounts, revealing how value and pricing expectations are evolving across the dining industry.
Shira Petrack
December 17, 2025
3 minutes
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Die-hard Shoppers Pack the Citadel for 27-Hour Shopping Marathon
Citadel Outlets' 27-hour Black Friday marathon drew dedicated, value-driven shoppers, generating a major Thanksgiving traffic surge and expanding the mall’s trade area through festive experiences and early store openings
Caroline Wu
December 16, 2025
2 minutes
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