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The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026
Explore how higher gas prices, the search for value, and nostalgia-driven demand shaped consumer traffic and behavior in H1 2026.
Placer Research
July 27, 2026

Articles & Executive Insights

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Placer.ai September 2025 Mall Index: Summer Slowdown Extends Into Fall
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Maytal Cohen
October 15, 2025
4 minutes
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K-Beauty & Personalization Drive Beauty Traffic 
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Caroline Wu
October 13, 2025
3 minutes
Article
The Geography of BevAlc Retail Growth
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Shira Petrack
October 10, 2025
2 minutes
Guest Contributor
All the Things I Think I Think About Retail Over the Last Quarter: Amazon, Walmart & Why the Box May Soon Be on the Other Porch
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Chris Walton
October 9, 2025
9 minutes
Article
The Comeback Blueprint for Kirkland’s and Bed Bath & Beyond
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Lila Margalit
October 8, 2025
3 minutes
Article
Distinct Playbooks Driving Growth in Premium Home Retail
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Bracha Arnold
October 7, 2025
4 minutes
Article
Who’s Losing Grocery Share to Dollar General – and What Consumer Habit Is Driving Its Growth?
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Lila Margalit
October 3, 2025
5 minutes
Article
Exploring Barnes & Noble’s Recent Acquisitions 
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Bracha Arnold
October 2, 2025
4 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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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
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How Malls Can Win in 2026
Dive into the latest traffic data to see how indoor malls, open-air centers, and outlets are performing this year – and the factors shaping success across formats.
Placer Research
April 2, 2026
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5 Grocery Growth Drivers in 2026
How Expanded Supply, Trip Frequency, and Shopping Missions Are Reshaping Food Retail and Creating Multiple Paths to Growth
Placer Research
February 19, 2026
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Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI Without Losing What Works
Read the report to learn how AI is changing store roles, operations, marketing, and fleet strategy – and how to apply it without undermining what already works.
Placer Research
January 29, 2026
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