Fresh grocers are winning the battle, Placer.ai report says - Supermarket News
Placer.ai's latest report highlights a significant increase in foot traffic to fresh-format grocers, with a 10% year-over-year rise in the second quarter. These stores are attracting more affluent sh...oppers and benefiting from a trend toward quick shopping trips. The report notes a shift from price-sensitive shopping to premium grocery brands focusing on health and wellness.
Shopping Center Visits Ease Following Tariff-Driven Rush
Placer.ai reports a decline in shopping center visits in June, following a tariff-driven surge earlier in the year. Their mall index shows a slight year-over-year traffic decrease, with indoor malls ...showing resilience. The report suggests this downturn is a normalization rather than a demand drop, with overall first-half traffic remaining positive.
Gauging the Tariff Impact on Manufacturing May 2025 Update - Placer.ai
Placer.ai analyzed foot traffic data at U.S. manufacturing sites to assess the impact of recent tariffs. The report highlights a surge in visits to facilities in March 2025, followed by a decline in ...April and May as economic uncertainty grew. Sectors with high tariff exposure, such as metals and electrical equipment, saw the largest year-over-year increases in visits. Automakers like Ford and GM returned to normal visitation levels after initial production boosts.
Placer.ai: Raising Cane's, Dave's Hot Chicken top QSR, fast-casual sectors in Q1
Placer.ai's Q1 2025 report highlights Raising Cane's and Dave's Hot Chicken as top performers in the QSR and fast-casual sectors, despite an overall decline in QSR visits by 1.6%.
Ethan Chernofsky named Placer.ai's chief marketing officer - Chain Store Age
Ethan Chernofsky has been appointed chief marketing officer at Placer.ai, a leading provider of location intelligence and foot traffic analytics for retail and real estate. Chernofsky, a long-time co...mpany leader, will oversee marketing strategy as Placer.ai expands its presence among retail brands and developers.
Placer.ai Elevates Ethan Chernofsky to CMO | Progressive Grocer
Placer.ai has promoted Ethan Chernofsky to Chief Marketing Officer. Previously SVP of marketing, Chernofsky will now lead marketing innovations as Placer.ai expands its market intelligence platform. ...His promotion reflects the company's focus on understanding retail trends and delivering value to customers.
Mountain Brook unveils new tourism video celebrating Village charm
The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce has purchased Placer.ai's AI program to track visitation trends and optimize the placement of their new tourism video. This tool will help the chamber target sp...ecific areas and understand visitor demographics.
