The week spanning from August 3 to August 9 took the biggest hit, according to the report, which said foot traffic dropped 9 percent compared to a year earlier.

The “great jeans” ad campaign from denim retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc., featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, has sparked anger from some progressives, support from conservatives, and a jump in social-media followers,

Foot traffic is down at American Eagle by almost 9% year-over-year for the week of Aug. 3, according to retail data firm Pass_by.