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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
Retail
Three Retail & Dining Chains That May Surprise in 2024
With the first round of earning announcements in 2024 coming to a close, we dove into the foot traffic data to find out which companies are likely to surpass their 2023 performance in the coming year.
Shira Petrack
March 13, 2024
Gap
The Cheesecake Factory
Petco
Retail
Placer.ai White Paper Recap – February 2024
In February 2024 Placer.ai released two white papers: 10 Top Brands to Watch in 2024 and Q4 2023 Quarterly Index. Below is a taste of our findings. To read more data-driven consumer research, visit our library.
Shira Petrack
March 12, 2024
White Paper
Retail
Specialty Discount Chains Rock Retail Therapy
In 2023 and early 2024, Five Below, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, and pOpshelf grew their audiences by offering price-conscious shoppers affordable outlets for retail therapy. But these chains also found success by appealing to different audiences throughout the year.
Lila Margalit
March 11, 2024
Five Below
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
pOpshelf
Retail
Placer.ai Mall Index: February 2024
After a frigid January 2024, visits to the shopping center space rebounded in February. We dove into the latest location intelligence metrics to take a closer look at mall foot traffic and the "new normal" of post-pandemic shopping behavior.
Shira Petrack
March 8, 2024
Mall Index
Office
Placer.ai Office Index: February 2024 Recap
Find out how February 2024 office visits compared to 2023 and pre-COVID levels nationwide and across major U.S. cities.
Lila Margalit
March 7, 2024
Office Building Index
Retail
Ulta Beauty Continues To Shine
The beauty industry has proved to be one of the most resilient retail categories over the past few years – and Ulta Beauty has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of this trend. We analyze recent foot traffic performance and explore seasonal trends to better understand the chain’s visitor base.
Bracha Arnold
March 6, 2024
Ulta
Dining
First Watch Sails Into 2024
First Watch has been making waves in the casual dining space. The chain went public in 2021 and continues to drive consistent revenue and foot traffic – despite a stormy economic climate. We dove into the data to take a closer look at the consumer behavior behind First Watch’s success.
Ezra Carmel
March 5, 2024
First Watch
Retail
Hibbett Sports and DICK’S Sporting Goods: A Psychographic Analysis
A strong Q1 2023 and unusually cold weather were likely partially to blame for DICK’s and Hibbett’s sluggish early 2024. But by the end of January, YoY visit gaps had narrowed for both brands. Who is likely to visit these brands in 2024? We looked at the retailers’ trade areas to find out.
Ezra Carmel
March 4, 2024
Dick's
Hibbett
Retail
Checking in With Discount & Dollar Stores
Discount & Dollar stores thrived in 2022 and 2023, as inflation drove many shoppers to trade down and seek out cheaper retail alternatives. How is the category faring into the new year? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit
February 29, 2024
Discount & Dollar Stores
Dollar Tree
Dollar General
Leisure
Peeking Behind The Curtain: Movie Theaters in 2023 and Beyond
Barbenheimer may have been the word out of everyone's mouth over the summer, but other films helped boost sales and visits to theater chains. We look at the location intelligence for the three major theaters – AMC, Regal Cinemas, and Cinemark – to find out.
Bracha Arnold
February 28, 2024
AMC
Regal Cinemas
Cinemark
Retail
Diving Into Brick-and-Mortar Eyewear
Warby Parker and America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses expanded their brick-and-mortar footprints recently. How did they fare in the final months of 2023? And what does their performance bode for the future of offline eyewear sales this year?
Lila Margalit
February 27, 2024
Warby Parker
Eye Care
America’s Best