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What To Expect From Prime Day 2026? 
Shira Petrack
June 18, 2026
4 minutes
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What Can Restaurants Expect This Father’s Day?
Lila Margalit
June 17, 2026
3 minutes
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Why Activations on the Las Vegas Strip Are Key to the City's Tourism Recovery
Ezra Carmel
June 16, 2026
3 minutes
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The Economy Was Already Straining Retail Corridors – Now Fuel Prices Are Ramping Up the Pressure
Ezra Carmel
June 15, 2026
3 minutes
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May 2026 Placer.ai Dining Index: Is Drive-Thru Traffic Running Out of Gas?
Ezra Carmel
June 12, 2026
2 minutes
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Can Bob Wright Work His Potbelly Magic at Wendy’s?
Shira Petrack
June 11, 2026
4 minutes
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May 2026 Placer.ai Office Index: Gains Hide in Plain Sight
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.
Lila Margalit
June 10, 2026
3 minutes
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Placer.ai May 2026 Mall Index: Malls Defy the Slowdown
Shira Petrack
June 9, 2026
3 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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How Asian Grocers Are Redefining the Grocery Experience
East and South Asian grocery chains like H Mart, 99 Ranch Market, Mitsuwa Marketplace, and Patel Brothers offer some shoppers a taste of home while presenting others with an entry point to explore global cuisines.
Bracha Arnold
September 23, 2025
3 minutes
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Is Costco’s Momentum Built to Last?
Costco continues to post steady traffic gains with rising same-store visits, longer dwell times, and favorable macro trends. Strong engagement and value positioning highlight lasting growth potential.
Shira Petrack
September 22, 2025
3 minutes
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Q2 2025 Restaurant Recap: A Cautious Consumer Shapes Dining Trends 
Q2 2025 restaurant trends highlight a cautious consumer. QSRs and fast casuals face headwinds as diners trade down to cheaper options, while casual dining brands like Chili’s and Applebee’s outperform with value-driven promotions and bundled meals.
R.J. Hottovy
September 19, 2025
5 minutes
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Costco Early Openings Reshape Store Traffic Patterns
Costco’s early Executive Member hours are reshaping traffic patterns by shifting visits earlier, easing congestion, and encouraging shorter, more efficient trips—enhancing customer experience without raising labor costs.
Shira Petrack
September 18, 2025
3 minutes
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