Malls
INSIDER
Report
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
Placer.ai October 2026 Mall Index: Resilience Into the HolidaysOpen-air center visits rose 5.8% YoY in October, leading all mall formats. Find out what’s behind their edge heading into the holidays.
Lila Margalit
November 9, 2026
2 minutes
Article
What’s Ahead for Holiday Shopping in 2026Big-ticket holiday shopping is starting earlier, while small indulgences drove summer growth. See which categories peak Black Friday week.
R.J. Hottovy & Elizabeth Lafontaine
October 8, 2026
3 minutes
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Placer.ai September 2026 Mall Index: Labor Day Boosts VisitsMall visits grew YoY across all three formats in September, with open-air centers up 5.6%. See how the Labor Day shift and high gas prices shaped the month.
Lila Margalit
October 6, 2026
2 minutes
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Placer.ai August 2026 Mall Index: Open-Air Leads as Indoor Malls See Their Best YoY Growth of 2026Mall traffic remained resilient in August, though performance diverged between closer-to-home centers and outlet destinations.
Lila Margalit
September 11, 2026
3 minutes
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Placer.ai July 2026 Mall Index: Traffic & Engagement On The RiseShira Petrack
August 10, 2026
2 minutes
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Reports
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Rethinking the Mall Anchor in 2025: A Visit-Focused Approach Discover how mall anchors are transforming in 2025 – and how a foot-traffic-focused approach to choosing key tenants can drive visits and shopper engagement.
Placer Research
May 29, 2025
8 minutes
INSIDER
Report
2024 Holiday Lessons: Paving the Way for 2025 Dive into the 2024 holiday season retail and dining foot traffic data to uncover valuable insights for holiday success in 2025.
Placer Research
January 9, 2025
9 minutes
INSIDER
Report
Meet You at the Mall: Malls' Summer DrawWe dove into the data to see how malls have been performing in 2024 – and explore factors driving mall foot traffic during peak summer months
Placer Research
October 11, 2024
8 min read
INSIDER
Report
The Comeback of the Mall in 2024This report explores the state of malls in 2024 by analyzing trends driving mall traffic and seeing where consumer behavior is changing – and where it’s staying the same.
Placer Research
March 28, 2024
8 minutes
