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May 2026 office visits dipped 1.2% YoY on raw numbers, but rose 3.7% per working day. San Francisco led all major markets in YoY growth; Denver trailed.

After a spring rebound, mall traffic cooled through summer and softened further in September 2025. Placer.ai’s Mall Index shows modest YoY declines across mall types in Q3 2025, with outlet malls lagging as value-driven shoppers turn to discount retailers and online deals. Still, steady overall trends suggest a stable foundation heading into the holiday season.

The 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally delivered a major tourism and retail boost to Sturgis, SD. Visits soared nearly 550% over average levels, with affluent suburban travelers creating strong opportunities for local businesses and national brands to engage high-value consumers.

After a post-pandemic boom, beauty’s growth has cooled in 2025 – but new cultural and experiential forces are emerging. Ulta’s K-Beauty World taps into America’s love for Korean skincare, while personalized experiences like Lip Lab are bringing diverse shoppers back to retail.

Liquor store visits remain far above 2019 levels despite slowing national growth. Regional patterns reveal Florida, Texas, and parts of the South as emerging BevAlc hubs, while California and the Northeast see declines, signaling strategic opportunities for targeted retail investment.