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Retail
INSIDER
Report
Physical Retail in 2026: How the Giants Are WinningRead the report to find out how Walmart, Target, Costco Wholesale, and Dollar General are performing in 2026 – and what their trajectories reveal about broader retail trends.
Placer Research
May 11, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights
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What’s Next for Retail in 2026: An Industry PerspectiveThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Ethan Chernofsky
March 19, 2026
10 minutes
Article
Hybrid Work Has Reshaped Downtown Retail TrafficThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Shira Petrack
March 17, 2026
5 minutes
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Placer.ai Macroeconomic Indicators Analysis, February 2026The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
R.J. Hottovy
March 12, 2026
4 minutes
Article
The Strategy That Helped Propel Bob’s Discount Furniture to an IPOThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Ezra Carmel
March 11, 2026
4 minutes
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Placer.ai February 2026 Mall Index: Are Outlet Malls Making A Comeback?The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Shira Petrack
March 9, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Are Discretionary Pullbacks Hurting Treasure-Hunt Discounters?The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Lila Margalit
March 6, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Are Dollar General and Dollar Tree Headed for a Showdown?The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Lila Margalit
March 5, 2026
3 minutes
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Ulta and Bath & Body Works’ New Formula – Building on a Foundation of Younger ConsumersThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Ezra Carmel
March 4, 2026
3 minutes
Reports
INSIDER
Report
The Healthcare Opportunity in GroceryAs healthcare continues to evolve, nontraditional providers like grocery stores are cementing their roles as key players in the space. How do wellness offerings impact grocery store visitation patterns? We dove into the data to find out.
Placer Research
September 12, 2024
7 minutes
INSIDER
Report
Retail Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive EdgeSee how retail giants Walmart, Costco, and Target fared in the first half of 2024 – and explore factors contributing to their success.
Placer Research
August 23, 2024
7 minutes
INSIDER
Report
Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant ReviewDiscover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.
Placer Research
July 18, 2024
6 minutes
INSIDER
Report
Advantages of New Players in the Retail Media SpaceDiscover the unique brick-and-mortar advertising potential of Costco's and Wawa's new retail media networks - and how advertisers can best leverage this opportunity.
Placer Research
June 27, 2024
