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This biggest takeaway from Discover Grocery... And why it's going to transform how grocers approach customer acquisition. Full update in this week's brief ft. Ethan Chernofsky. ✨ You can now watch Discover Grocery on demand ✨ Listen to the full segment featuring Lisa Kinney of Albertsons and Kate McIntyre of Fresh Thyme Market , as well as the session led by Erich Kahner, with Michael Montani, CFA, Tom Hebbert, and Christina Drew. Watch the full virtual event at discover.placer.ai/grocery #grocery #strategy #consumerbehavior

Meet the people behind Placer 🌟 Today, we're excited to highlight Ben McKeeman, our Sr. Customer Success Manager. We’re fortunate to have him on our team! Check out some fun facts about Ben below 🗺 #EmployeeSpotlight #Team #CustomerSuccess

Retail and #dining sectors are gaining strong momentum, and these brands are leading the charge 👇🏼 → #Grocery chains are leading the pack, with H-E-B emerging as a standout performer. Despite its Texas-centric presence, H-E-B consistently ranks among the top grocery chains nationwide, driven by an increase in short visits fueled by its popular prepared food offerings. → Other grocery giants like ALDI USA and Trader Joe's also posted impressive YoY visit growths, reflecting a continued consumer focus on value and convenience. → Overall, foot traffic across retail and dining venues surged by 6.8% YoY, marking the highest growth rate this year. → As back-to-school season approaches, will these positive visitation trends hold? Stay tuned as we track these developments. 🔍 Dive into our latest Placer 100 Index for more insights: hubs.li/Q02G9vGX0

📚 Amid a revival of book culture, new bookshops are joining the fray. Publishers Weekly recently examined how B&N’s bricks-and-mortar competitors, Books-A-Million and Half Price Books, stack up against each other. A glimpse into what was uncovered: - Customer traffic is on the rise at Books-A-Million and Half Price Books, especially during the holiday season. - Despite new competitors entering the scene, Barnes & Noble, Inc. remains the main character in the book industry and continues to thrive. Check out the full array of insights below in Jim Milliot's recent article in Publishers Weekly. Thank you for including us! #books #retail #competition Jesse Kent Derring-Do Inc.

Major breakthroughs are emerging once again in the office recovery arena. These include: → Office visits nationwide last month broke a new post-pandemic record, with visits down just 29.4% compared to June 2019. → Miami and New York continued to lead the post-pandemic office recovery pack– while Atlanta and Boston led in year-over-year (YoY) office recovery. → Houston, still reeling from May’s storms, experienced more severe weather in June – likely contributing to the city’s YoY drop in office visits. → Atlanta and Boston, on the other hand, experienced their busiest in-office month since the pandemic – with respective June 2024 YoY visit increases of 10.0% and 10.7% → San Francisco, meanwhile, surrendered its YoY visit growth lead, even as the San Francisco Federal Reserve president urged tech companies to tighten their in-office policies. 🏢 Check out our new Office Index for the full report. Link below in the comments. #office #commercialrealestate #business

Is the sky the limit for luxury and value? Recent developments in retail suggest otherwise, indicating a return of the middle. This week's brief, ft. Ethan Chernofsky, explores this topic and more, including how brands can determine their optimal expansion. Tune in below! #retail #businessintelligence #consumerbehavior

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The visit surge brought on by 'Inside Out 2' sets an entirely new industry benchmark 👀👏 In a surprising feat, the film's release in June surpassed other major blockbusters from the past two years. During the week of June 10th, AMC, Cinemark, and Regal Cinemas experienced peak week-over-week (WoW) visits of 76.7%, 70.5%, and 83.2% respectively. This momentum continued with additional increases of 14.8%, 18.2%, and 14.3% in the following week. Compared to the weekly average of Q2 2024, 'Inside Out 2' led to visit increases ranging from 67.5% to 72.6% across these three major theater chains. Further analysis of the top visited locations at AMC, Cinemark, and Regal Cinemas indicates that 'Inside Out 2' attracted a higher percentage of visitors from households with children and lower-income households. This underscores the film's broad appeal and accessibility, solidifying its impact in the market. 🍿 Check out the report for the full analysis - linked below in the comments. #entertainment #success #consumerinsights

The battle of brands with cult-like followings – each holds iconic status for different reasons, but one clearly stands out as the leader in attracting the most loyal visitors... Can you guess which one? 🗳️ Drop your prediction below and stay tuned to see what the data reveals when we announce the correct answer! #grocery #consumerbehavior #marketresearch

We can hardly believe it ourselves, but it's already the halfway mark of 2024 😳 Now that we're fully into the summer groove, let's dive into what's hot this season (aside from the weather, of course). TL;DR for this month’s TL;DR: ⚽︎ Competitive socialization 🚙 C-stores 📺 Netflix House ☕️ Ripple effect from RTO 🌶️ Chili's going viral on TikTok 🛍️ The success of Macy's First 50 📈 H1 retailer results Without further ado, delve deeper into each of these major June trends below!