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Placer.ai Mall Index: March 2024 Recap – Malls Rise Again
Shopping centers are making a comeback, with visits increasing year-over-year in February and March 2024. We take a closer look at some of the shifting mall visitation patterns here.
Shira Petrack
April 10, 2024
Mall Index
Civic
Placer.ai Office Index: March 2024 Recap
In March, location intelligence indicated that the office recovery needle was starting to move once again. But what’s happened since then? Has the momentum worn off, or is RTO still trending on the ground?
Lila Margalit
April 9, 2024
Office Buildings
Office Building Index
Civic
Florida Spring Break Break-Up? Travelers Still Love Florida!
Thousands of young people descend on beaches during spring break to soak up the sun, kick back, and enjoy themselves. How do these revelers impact local businesses in key Florida destinations like Miami and Panama City Beach? We take a closer look.
Lila Margalit
April 8, 2024
Miami
Florida
Spring Break
Civic
Provo-Orem and Ogden-Clearfield Emerging As Utah Hotspots
Migration to the Mountain States has been on an upward trend in recent years. And one state in particular – Utah – has received an impressive influx of new residents. Which areas are experiencing the most growth? And what is driving migration to the Beehive State? We take a closer look.
Bracha Arnold
April 4, 2024
Migration
Utah
Retail
Three Formulas for Experiential Retail in 2024
Many brands are turning to experiential retail to draw visitors into brick-and-mortar stores. We take a look at three companies with different types of experiential offerings – Michaels, DICK’S, and Lowe’s Home Improvement – to understand what experiential retail can look like in 2024.
Bracha Arnold
April 3, 2024
Michael's
Lowe's
Dick's
Retail
Aldi & Lidl Making The Cut
One of the major stories of 2023 was the rise in food prices, and the increasing costs of food and other goods have helped discount grocers thrive. We checked back in with two bargain grocers – Aldi and Lidl – to see how they’re doing.
Bracha Arnold
April 2, 2024
Aldi
Lidl
Civic
Texas Suburbs on the Rise
Texas has been a favored destination for Americans relocating from major population centers - but which metro areas are attracting new residents? Are people moving to major cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, or are they heading out to the suburbs? We take a closer look.
Lila Margalit
April 1, 2024
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Leisure
Exploring Luxury Hotel Brands’ Guest Segmentation
How do Waldorf Astoria and Ritz-Carlton guests differ, and where are they similar? Dive into the data to find out.
Bracha Arnold
March 28, 2024
Waldorf Astoria
Ritz-Carlton
Civic
The St. Patrick’s Day Effect
St. Patrick's Day is a day for bar crawls, green makeup, and drinks with friends. Cities host major celebrations, a draw to their downtown areas. What kind of a lift do bars and pubs get on the big day? And what other retail categories stand to benefit from the occasion?
Lila Margalit
March 27, 2024
St. Patrick's Day
Parade
Retail
How Can JOANN Make a Comeback?
JOANN recently announced that it had filed for bankruptcy, and the company expects to go private as early as next month. Can the retailer still make a comeback? We dove into the data to find out.
Shira Petrack
March 26, 2024
JOANN
Hobby Lobby
Michael's
Dining
Panera Bread Well Positioned for Possible IPO
With rumors swirling of a potential Panera Bread IPO in 2024, we dove into the data to find out how the St. Louis, Missouri-based company is performing – and what sets Panera apart from its competition.
Shira Petrack
March 25, 2024
Panera Bread
Retail
Who Will Benefit From Family Dollar’s Downsizing?
Family Dollar will be dramatically rightsizing its store fleet, with 600 stores slated for closure in 2024. We dove into the location intelligence for Family Dollar and three other leading value-forward retailers to understand which chain stands to benefit most from Family Dollar’s contraction.
Shira Petrack
March 21, 2024
Family Dollar
Dollar Tree
Leisure
Dave & Buster’s and Main Event Entertainment: Food and Fun for Everyone
How did Dave & Busters and Main Event Entertainment fare in the final months of 2023 and at the start of 2024? And what lies in store for them in the months ahead? We examine the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
March 20, 2024
Dave & Busters
Main Event Entertainment
Dining
Darden Brands: Location Analytics and Consumer Behavior
Last year saw economic headwinds in the dining industry, but Darden-owned chains like Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen saw strong foot traffic patterns. We examine the location analytics to see how consumer behavior shifts are impacting the dining space.
Ezra Carmel
March 19, 2024
Olive Garden
Darden
Longhorn Steakhouse
Retail
Nike and lululemon: a Strong 2023, Sprinting into 2024
With athleisure and sportswear becoming bonafide wardrobe staples, more consumers than ever are investing in high-end items. Two players—Nike and Lululemon—are at the forefront of this trend. We examine the demographics of the two chains' consumer bases to see what is driving visits.
Ezra Carmel
March 18, 2024
Nike
Lululemon
Consumer Trends
Where Is Retail and Dining Foot Traffic Thriving in Early 2024?
An uncharacteristic cold snap at the beginning of the year had a major impact on consumer behavior across several retail categories. How big an influence did the conditions have on foot traffic? We dove into the latest location analytics to find out.
Ezra Carmel
March 14, 2024
Dining