Decoding Foot Traffic in H2 2025 and Where to Invest in 2026
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As we head into 2026, the commercial real estate landscape is being reshaped by fundamental shifts in how and where people work, shop, and manufacture. The second half of 2025 provided a wealth of new data on these evolving behaviors, but what does it all mean for your investment strategy?
Join this virtual event featuring R.J. Hottovy, CFA, Head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, as we dive deep into the critical visitation trends across the retail, office, and industrial sectors. We'll analyze the foot traffic data from H2 2025 to uncover the surprising winners and losers in a post-pandemic world and identify where the most promising opportunities for your portfolio lie for the year ahead.
You will discover:
- Which retail categories are successfully drawing in customers
- How return-to-office mandates are impacting urban cores
- What the reshoring of manufacturing means for industrial demand
Don't miss this opportunity to move beyond speculation and gain a competitive edge with actionable, data-driven insights that will help you strategically position your portfolio for success in 2026.
Featured Speaker:
R.J. Hottovy, CFA is Head of Analytical Research for Placer.ai. He has covered the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce sectors for nearly 20 years. He has held several analyst positions in the past, including Global Consumer Equity Strategist at Morningstar and equity analyst roles at William Blair & Co. and Deutsche Bank.
Hottovy also brings a wealth of experience with early-stage investments as an investor and member of the investment committee for the IrishAngels Venture Capital group. He has worked with more than 100 early-stage consumer and technology companies, advising on more than $200 million in capital raises and other buy- and sell-side M&A transactions. Hottovy is also a member of the Chicago Seed Co. network, a group of Chicago-area investors focused on early-stage food & beverage companies.
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