Malls
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The New Tenant Mix PlaybookRead the report to uncover how shopping center visit patterns are changing – and what strategies landlords can use to build a tenant mix that drives frequency, dwell time, and growth.
R.J. Hottovy
August 31, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights
Article
Walmart Goes to the Mall: Insights From the Monroeville AcquisitionWalmart’s recent acquisition of the Pittsburgh, PA-area Monroeville Mall signals a new chapter for the retail giant. Why did Walmart choose this particular property, what makes it such an appealing prospect – and what might the company do with the space?
Lila Margalit
March 4, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Shopping Centers Provide Havens for Residents Affected by the LA FiresOur hearts go out to all those affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Many Angelenos, in search of a sense of normalcy and diversion, have turned to a familiar and comforting place—the mall.
Caroline Wu
February 25, 2025
3 minutes
Article
Placer.ai January 2025 Mall Index: Visit Growth Across FormatsHow was the first month of the year for mall types across the country? We dove into the data to find out.
Shira Petrack
February 7, 2025
3 minutes
Article
Placer.ai Mall December 2024 Index: Recapping the Holiday Season Malls continued to display their resilience once again in 2024, with traffic to indoor malls, outlet malls, and open-air shopping centers remaining essentially on par with 2023 levels, suggesting a strong positioning ahead of 2025.
Shira Petrack
January 7, 2025
3 minutes
Article
2024 Retail Foot Traffic RecapWith 2024 firmly in the rearview mirror, we look back on the year’s retail foot traffic trends and what they may signal for 2025. Read on for a closer analysis of the retail categories and states that excelled at driving growth.
Ezra Carmel & Noam Maman
January 6, 2025
3 minutes
Article
Placer.ai November 2024 Mall Index: Black Friday Boosts Mall Visits The Placer.ai Mall Index for November 2024 shows a strong start to the holiday season thanks to the YoY visit growth during the month of November in general and over Black Friday in particular.
Shira Petrack
December 10, 2024
2 minutes
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The 2026 Retail Consumer in Five ChartsFive charts reveal how consumers are engaging with retail in 2026 – and what retailers, CRE professionals, and advertisers can learn from their behavior.
Placer Research
August 26, 2026
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How Malls Can Win in 2026Dive into the latest traffic data to see how indoor malls, open-air centers, and outlets are performing this year – and the factors shaping success across formats.
Placer Research
April 2, 2026
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2026 CRE OutlookRead the report to find out which markets are gaining ground in office recovery, where retail traffic is strongest, and how population shifts are reshaping demand.
Placer Research
March 19, 2026
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2026Which retail trends are set to define 2026? Using location intelligence, we explore the shifting patterns that could shape the retail landscape in the year ahead.
Placer Research
November 14, 2025
