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Check out Exabel's latest report on the US Discount Retailers sector, featuring data from Placer.ai. The report covers key players in the industry, including Dollar Stores, Specialty Discount Retailers, and Off-Price Retailers, offering valuable insights into market segments, emerging trends, and specific companies. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dqUucRj7

What’s driving the future of retail and commercial real estate? In our latest Placer Discover Virtual Webinar: Retail Real Estate 2025, we explored the latest trends shaping the industry. We heard insights on the resilience of suburban retail, with hybrid and remote work driving consumers to spend more locally. Well-designed suburban urban developments, where work, live, and play are integrated, continue to thrive by balancing economic and non-economic amenities to meet consumer needs. Check out the full virtual webinar here: https://lnkd.in/drnzFk2U

The hotel industry is seeing a major shift in visitor trends across the nation’s most popular downtown cores. We analyzed data from Miami, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles to uncover what’s driving hotel visits in these major cities. Here’s what we found: ?? Miami & Chicago Lead the Growth: Miami saw an 8.9% YoY increase, and Chicago followed closely at 7.4%. Both cities attracted more long-distance visitors than NYC or LA. ?? Summer Festivals in Chicago: Lollapalooza and other events fueled a 51.1%-63.8% increase in downtown hotel visits last August. ?? NYC’s Holiday Surge: Manhattan hotels saw more suburban and rural visitors in December than at any other time of year. ?? LA's Summer Family Appeal: Downtown LA saw a boost in affluent, middle-aged families in July, taking advantage of cultural attractions. Want to dive deeper into these insights? Check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/damzZqTj

We're excited to share our new solutions video for the Civic sector! ?? In just two minutes, discover how Placer.ai helps communities drive economic growth, optimize parks & recreation, and enhance tourism strategies with powerful location analytics. A must-review for civic leaders looking to make smarter, data-driven decisions. #EconomicDevelopment #Tourism #ParksAndRec #CivicTech

What happens when stores close? When Bed Bath & Beyond closed locations and Burlington Stores, Inc. took over, we saw a dramatic shift in visitation patterns. As more retailers shrink their footprint or close altogether this year, these changes will have a significant impact on the retail landscape. Check out the full insights in our latest Weekly Brief.

Introducing Migration Trends in Map Studio! Enhance your custom maps with powerful insights into population changes and market dynamics. With Migration Trends layers, explore shifts at the CBSA, county, and ZIP code levels to identify top migration destinations and areas with rising demand. Want to dive deeper? Request your Migration Trends report here: https://lnkd.in/gtC7GfUh

Is convenience really king in today’s retail landscape? In our latest Discover: Retail Trends virtual webinar, Placer’s very own Ethan Chernofsky, SVP Marketing, and Elizabeth Lafontaine, Director of Research, discuss how value, price, product quality, and in-store experience are becoming more influential in shaping consumer behavior, with convenience taking a backseat in the retail environment. Check out the full webinar for more retail insights here: https://lnkd.in/dEiTcFwv

Finding the right opportunities can make all the difference. When a nationally recognized Miami restaurant struggled with declining traffic despite heavy tourist flows, Liberty Interactive Marketing turned to Placer.ai's mobility insights to reassess their strategy. By identifying key local customers with high visit frequency and launching a targeted ad campaign, they achieved a 37% increase in traffic over just two months. The result? A more effective, strategically-focused approach that drove significant growth. Learn more about how Liberty Interactive Marketing boosted restaurant traffic at the link in the comments below.

?? New Solution Release: Infographics that help you tell a clear story with location data. With one click, export Placer's data into engaging infographics powered by our partnership with Esri. Convey your message clearly and facilitate decision-making across various business functions. Here’s what you can now showcase: - Visitation Trends: See how your property’s visitation has evolved and present competitive insights and visitor behavior. - Demographic Profile: Understand key population metrics like age, income, education, and growth projections. - Psychographic Profile: Dive into audience segments and their preferences to guide site selection and campaigns. - Workforce Potential: Uncover key workforce figures to inform market analysis and attract new businesses. - Crime Risk Profile: Assess safety and risk with detailed crime data to make informed operational and real estate decisions. Ready to elevate your pitch decks? Visit the link in the first comment for more info.

Winning Big = Bigger Crowds! In our latest Weekly Brief, we look at the Detroit Lions' home game visitation data for the season. Their true trade area expanded massively year-over-year–especially compared to years when the team’s performance was weaker. What does this mean for sports teams? It shows that a team’s success directly influences who’s attending the games and creates significant opportunities to drive revenue and attention during periods of high performance.