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Physical Retail in 2026: How the Giants Are Winning
Read 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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Waning Consumer Sentiment Puts Pressure on Retail Industry
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Elizabeth Lafontaine
June 8, 2026
2 minutes
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Rising Gas Prices Are Changing How America Fills Up – And Shops
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Ezra Carmel
June 3, 2026
4 minutes
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Consumer Desire for Small Indulgences Boosts Hobby Retail
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Elizabeth Lafontaine
June 1, 2026
3 minutes
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What Shein Is Really Buying with Everlane
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Lila Margalit
May 29, 2026
3 minutes
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Why Dollar General Is Outpacing Dollar Tree in Early 2026
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Lila Margalit
May 28, 2026
3 minutes
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Five Below: Letting Go and Having Fun in Q1 2026
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Lila Margalit
May 27, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Beauty and Wellness’ Reinvention Era: Inside Ulta and Bath & Body Works’ Growth Strategies
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Ezra Carmel
May 26, 2026
5 minutes
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Traffic Softens, but Growth Levers Remain for DICK’s, Gap, and lululemon
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Ezra Carmel
May 22, 2026
2 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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Meeting 2024’s Consumer
Dive into the location intelligence data to find out how the retail landscape has shifted over the past five years and understand what characterizes consumers in 2024.
Placer Research
March 14, 2024
11 minutes
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Report
Q4 2023 Quarterly Index
Find out how the Fitness, Beauty & Self Care, Discount & Dollar Stores, Superstores, Grocery Stores, and Dining categories fared during last year’s all-important holiday shopping season.
Placer Research
February 15, 2024
6 minutes
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2024
This report analyzes the latest location intelligence data to identify ten brands poised to succeed in 2024.
Placer Research
February 8, 2024
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Retail’s New Media Power
Get a first look at the growing power of retail media networks. Learn how brick-and-mortar brands can measure reach and track impact to transform the advertising space.
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