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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
Articles & Executive Insights
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
Article
"Must-Have" Tenants for 2025: Top Brands to Elevate Your Outdoor Shopping CenterCaroline Wu
November 22, 2024
2 minutes
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
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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
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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
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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
