After stability in early 2025, U.S. retail and dining traffic has declined for three straight months, with weakness spreading across states. Tariffs, income bifurcation, and Gen Z holiday cutbacks signal rising risks to consumer resilience heading into late 2025.| www.placer.ai
Darden Restaurants shows solid 2025 growth. Overall visits outpace per-location gains. Monthly trends were positive. LongHorn Steakhouse leads with value. Both Olive Garden and LongHorn capitalized on Mother's Day. These results highlight Darden's resilience and strong demand.| Placer.ai Blog