MRI OnLocation US Monthly Commentary – April 2024

Milder weather boosts pedestrian traffic in U.S. downtowns month over month, but malls lag behind

Each month MRI OnLocation delivers insights on retail performance for downtowns. The impact of this year’s Easter holidays occurring in March instead of April was evident in U.S. downtowns. Pedestrian traffic remained flat in April compared to the same period last year, highlighting the significance that holidays play in driving traffic to downtowns.