Malls

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

Early November momentum and a 3.1% surge on Black Friday offset a softer weekend, driving overall visits up YoY across the three mall formats. 

Mall traffic surged in October 2025 – likely driven by early holiday shopping – with visits jumping YoY and MoM across all mall formats.

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.

Placer.ai’s August 2025 Mall Index reveals a summer slowdown in mall traffic, with indoor malls showing modest gains and outlet malls closing visit gaps. Shorter visit durations and softer Labor Day results signal rising consumer caution. The holiday season presents a pivotal chance to recapture momentum.

Placer.ai's July 2025 Mall Index shows indoor malls grew 1.3% YoY. Promotional events drove mid-month spikes, but not sustained growth. A spotlight on Boise Towne Square reveals how anchor tenants like In-N-Out can create a powerful halo effect. This report offers key insights for retail and real estate executives.

The first half of 2025 shows a bifurcated retail market. While foot traffic is up for experiences and value brands, it lags for discretionary items. This is driving leasing momentum in prime locations, even as overall retail sales are propped up by high-income households.

Din Tai Fung achieves an incredible $27.4 million average unit volume, nearly double its next competitor. This success is a boon for malls, boosting foot traffic, increasing dwell time, and extending evening visits, proving a powerful destination brand can uplift an entire retail ecosystem.