Major retailers, led by major discount retail brands, have witnessed a surge in foot traffic in the second quarter.

Overall, retail visits rose 4.2 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, according to a report from data software company Placer.ai.

Particularly, discount and dollar stores saw the biggest jump in demand, as their lower price points have attracted customers. In the three months through June, visits collectively jumped 11.2 percent compared to the same period last year.

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