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Guest Contributors

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Inside New Orleans’ Event-Driven Economy 
Jeremy Cooker
May 1, 2026
4 minutes
Guest Contributor
How Austin Uses Data to Promote Visitation Amid Climate and Construction Challenges
Davon Barbour
March 16, 2026
5 minutes
Guest Contributor
How Downtown Sacramento Is Rebuilding Demand Through Social Collisions
Scott Ford
March 3, 2026
2 minutes
Guest Contributor
Tech and AI: An Evolution, Not a Reinvention, of Commercial Real Estate
Gregg Katz
February 24, 2026
5 minutes
Guest Contributor
What it Takes to Win at Grocery in 2026
Erich Kahner
February 2, 2026
3 minutes
Guest Contributor
All The Things I Think I Think About What I Got Right And Wrong About Retail In 2025
Chris Walton
January 9, 2026
17 minutes
Guest Contributor
Dutch Bros vs. Dave’s Hot Chicken: The Veteran and the Rookie in America’s Restaurant Expansion Race
Explore how Dutch Bros and Dave’s Hot Chicken showcase two stages of restaurant growth, from explosive expansion to disciplined scaling and strategic maturity.
Kyle Inserra
December 10, 2025
3 minutes
Guest Contributor
Back to the Future of Retail: Why Technology Is Bringing Us Full Circle
Technology is taking retail full circle, reviving old models like the milkman and general store. Dive into the data to see how innovations in retail apply new tools to old habits, bringing the industry back to basics with authenticity and a hyper-local focus.
Hue Chen
November 17, 2025
5 Minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Reports

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What is Driving Discretionary Spending in 2025?
See which discretionary retail categories are gaining momentum by delivering value, accessible upgrades, and immersive experiences.
Placer Research
October 2, 2025
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3 Trends Shaping the Grocery Sector Right Now
Discover the 2025 grocery sector trends driving growth across value, fresh, traditional, and ethnic formats. Learn how shifting consumer behavior, bifurcated spending, and short-trip missions are reshaping retail competition.
Placer Research
September 22, 2025
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Emerging Trends for CRE in 2025
This Placer Snapshot examines the evolution of key industries impacting commercial real estate. We explore the shifting dynamics of office visits, the recovery of shopping centers, and population growth patterns across the United States in 2025.
Placer Research
August 28, 2025
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A New Era for Retail Giants: Who’s Winning in 2025?
Find out how the Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Costco's hyper growth have changed the retail landscape and see how Walmart and Target can stay competitive in today's value-driven market.
Placer Research
August 21, 2025
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