At the end of each month, the AGS team looks back at articles and blog posts that we saw this month that stood out to us. Some are from news agencies, and many come from our partners, but not all use our data. Here is the round-up from October 2025.

SiteSeer

SiteSeer reminds readers that smart site selection takes more than AI prompts — it requires quality data, market expertise, and human judgment to make sound location decisions.

Why Site Selection Isn’t as Simple as Asking ChatGPT – SiteSeer

CoStar

CoStar compares top U.S. metros in a playful “World Series” of commercial real estate, showing how different markets stack up across key property sectors.

News | A World Series commercial real estate showdown

ICSC

ICSC’s latest survey finds shoppers staying strong this holiday season, prioritizing value and in-person experiences even amid cautious spending.

ICSC’s 2025 Holiday Shopping Intentions Survey Finds Resilient Consumers Seek Value and Experiences | ICSC

Kalibrate

Kalibrate explores how Spirit Halloween pop-ups boost traffic for shopping centers, offering insights into how temporary tenants drive year-round activity.

Spirit Halloween: Shopping center footfall trends | Kalibrate Global

Placer.ai

Placer.ai reports that early holiday promotions brought mixed results, as consumers balanced in-store browsing with online deal-hunting.

October Promotions Aimed to Capture Demand From Value-Seeking Consumers In-Store and Online – Placer.ai Blog