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Office visits in June 2025 showed meaningful recovery, nearing pre-COVID levels. Miami and New York led the RTO charge, outperforming the nation. Most cities saw gains, with few declines. These positive trends suggest a rebound as RTO mandates and hybrid strategies take effect.

Tariff anticipation drives forward baby product purchases, boosting visits at Babylist showroom and Kohl's Babies"R"Us. The baby category faces disruption, requiring adaptable strategies and clear value communication from retailers.

Mall traffic dipped in June but overall H1 2025 performance remains largely positive. Indoor malls lead in growth and dwell time. Open-air malls surpassed pre-pandemic visits. Indoor malls significantly narrowed their pre-COVID visit gap in Q2, signaling an accelerating recovery.

Summer 2025 airport visits lag overall YoY since February, hinting at a slower season. Despite this, New England and Northwest states show growth. Specific DMAs in Florida and California also defied overall declines. This suggests travelers are more discerning, impacting broader travel patterns.