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High-Street Retail Poised for Another Holiday Rush
Foot traffic is set to surge across America’s premier shopping corridors this holiday season. Placer.ai data highlights how 5th Avenue, Rodeo Drive, and the Magnificent Mile each follow distinct seasonal patterns – and attract a mix of affluent visitors, families, and young singles.
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Offline Growth Drives Engagement for Warby Parker
Warby Parker continues to prove the power of blending digital fluency with in-store experience. In 2025, visits are up YoY as the brand expands its footprint and deepens engagement through hybrid services that position physical stores as key growth drivers.
October Promotions Aimed to Capture Demand From Value-Seeking Consumers In-Store and Online
Early-October sales events from major retailers aimed to capture value-seeking consumers across channels. While in-store traffic softened, e-commerce activity surged, highlighting how early promotions now set the stage for holiday demand both online and in-store.
Retail Outlook: A Tale of Two Consumers Heading into Holiday 2025
Holiday 2025 reveals a split in consumer behavior. Affluent shoppers drive luxury growth, while budget-conscious consumers seek deals. Retail success depends on timing, precision, and understanding shifting priorities.
Placer.ai September 2025 Mall Index: Summer Slowdown Extends Into Fall
After a spring rebound, mall traffic cooled through summer and softened further in September 2025. Placer.ai’s Mall Index shows modest YoY declines across mall types in Q3 2025, with outlet malls lagging as value-driven shoppers turn to discount retailers and online deals. Still, steady overall trends suggest a stable foundation heading into the holiday season.
K-Beauty & Personalization Drive Beauty Traffic
After a post-pandemic boom, beauty’s growth has cooled in 2025 – but new cultural and experiential forces are emerging. Ulta’s K-Beauty World taps into America’s love for Korean skincare, while personalized experiences like Lip Lab are bringing diverse shoppers back to retail.
The Geography of BevAlc Retail Growth
Liquor store visits remain far above 2019 levels despite slowing national growth. Regional patterns reveal Florida, Texas, and parts of the South as emerging BevAlc hubs, while California and the Northeast see declines, signaling strategic opportunities for targeted retail investment.
All the Things I Think I Think About Retail Over the Last Quarter: Amazon, Walmart & Why the Box May Soon Be on the Other Porch
Retail in 2025 is being redefined by omnichannel convergence, creative merchandising, and tech-driven convenience. Walmart’s 4.5% sales growth underscores its edge over Amazon, while warehouse clubs modernize and grocers uncover new merchandising plays. The winners? Those adapting fastest to a constantly shifting retail landscape.
The Comeback Blueprint for Kirkland’s and Bed Bath & Beyond
In 2025, Beyond, Inc. and The Brand House Collective will rebrand 250–275 Kirkland’s stores as Bed Bath & Beyond Home. Despite softer digital and traffic trends, modest same-store visit gains at Kirkland's suggest potential for renewed growth for the chain.
