The pandemic comeback continues, according to Placer.ai. Retail visits have been higher in recent weeks. For example, during the week of August 9th, retail visits were up 4 percent in Chicago and 2.4 percent in Los Angeles, and down 4 percent in New York City, compared with the same week in 2019.
The data also shows that certain types of stores in New York City have completed their pandemic comebacks, and then some. Spa and beauty venues, superstores, and home improvement stores are all seeing foot traffic above pre-pandemic levels, while those in the leisure and office supplies category still have the most ground to make up.
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