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Placer.ai 2025 July Report Summary

Overview

This report analyzes changes in consumer behavior for retail, dining, entertainment, and office spaces five years post-COVID. It compares first-half 2025 data against H1 2019 and H1 2024 to identify lasting trends. Key findings show bifurcation toward value and premium segments, persistent avoidance of in-person experiences due to budget constraints, and stabilization of traffic in most categories.

Key Trends

1. Retail vs. Dining

• Retail performance: Retail visits in H1 2025 exceed pre-pandemic levels, driven by value-oriented chains like dollar stores, off-price apparel, and big retailers such as Costco.
• Dining: Dining visits also surpassed 2019 numbers but slightly less than retail; casual dining segments declined as consumers preferred lower-priced or upscale options.

2. Consumer Behavior Shifts

• Value orientation: Consumers prioritize affordable and perceived value, leading to strong growth in value-focused retail and dining.
• Bifurcation: Spending habits split between budget segments and premium/luxury offerings. Middle-market segments (e.g., mid-range apparel) underperformed compared to both ends of the spectrum.
• Cross-shopping: Shoppers visit multiple stores (retail/dining) to find their "perfect product," negating the trend of one-stop-shopping.

3. Entertainment & Office Traffic

• Entertainment: Eatertainment venues slightly outperformed pre-pandemic levels, while movie theater traffic remains volatile but stable relative to blockbuster releases. Museum visits dropped moderately below 2019 levels.
• Office: National office visits increased by YoY (2.1%) but remain 33.3% below 2019 levels. Hybrid work models have reshaped office utilization.

Value Perception Matters

• Perceived vs. Actual Value: Chains with strong value branding (like off-price retailers) continue to outperform sectors with affordable products lacking a value identity (e.g., drugstores).
• Drivers of Growth: Demand for affordability persists; however, growth has plateaued in some non-essential categories, while others continue to see sustained increases (dollar stores, off-price apparel).

Other Observations

• Experience Spending Decline: Budget constraints appear to push consumers away from discretionary spending on travel or casual experiences, favoring retail and dining instead.
• Stabilization Post-COVID: Most categories have reached a new baseline; however, segments like luxury and certain entertainment (movie theaters) remain susceptible to external factors like blockbusters or economic conditions.

Final Assessment

Five years post-COVID, consumer behavior is bifurcated, favoring either value-driven or premium offerings. Businesses that clearly articulate value or cater to higher-income consumers are well-positioned to succeed in the evolving retail, dining, and entertainment landscape. Office utilization continues to lag due to the persistence of hybrid work models.