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Consumers return to routine as summer momentum fades September brought a change of pace to U.S. downtowns. According to data from MRI Software’s foot traffic benchmarks, the tourism, events and holiday travel that shaped much of the summer began to g…

Downtown visits cool as consumers turn cautious ahead of Labor Day Summer’s momentum finally caught up with itself in August. According to data from MRI Software’s foot traffic benchmarks, downtown visits pulled back during August. That’s…

How major events and outdoor experiences helped sustain U.S. foot traffic this summer July was a month shaped by contrasts for U.S. retail and destination leaders. Major sporting events drove tourism and visitor activity, severe weather created disru…

World Cup fever fuels strongest YOY growth in downtown foot traffic since 2022 U.S. foot traffic counts accelerated through June. Downtown visits rose month over month and year over year, marking the strongest year-over-year uplift recorded in June s…

Foot traffic in NYC’s retail hubs resets in growth mode ahead of event‑led summer Foot traffic trends in NYC throughout May pointed to a stabilizing market, but consumers are still demonstrating caution. Retail hub visits rose month-over-month and y…

Foot traffic in U.S. downtowns rises YOY for the first time in 12 months as consumer behavior turns intentional U.S. foot traffic trends in May pointed to a stabilizing market, but consumers are demonstrating careful planning. Downtown visits rose mo…