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All The Things I Think I Think About What I Got Right And Wrong About Retail In 2025
Chris Walton, Co-CEO and Founder of Omni Talk shares wha he got right and what he got wrong when predicting retail trends at the start of 2025.
Chris Walton
Jan 9, 2026
17 minutes
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What 2025’s Biggest QSR Traffic Surges Reveal About Dining Strategies for 2026
We dug into the data behind the busiest weeks of the year for quick-service and fast-casual restaurants to understand what actually moved traffic.
Lila Margalit
Jan 8, 2026
6 minutes
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Placer.ai December 2025 Mall Index: Recapping 2025 Shopping Center Trends
Explore Placer.ai’s December 2025 Mall Index uncovering mall traffic trends, family shoppers, cross-visitation, and what retailers must do to win in 2026.
Shira Petrack
Jan 7, 2026
4 minutes
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Discretionary Retail in 2025: A Year of Discernment, Reinvention & Small Joys
Explore the key discretionary retail trends of 2025, including consumer bifurcation, luxury slowdowns, and the growing appeal of small indulgences.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
Jan 6, 2026
6 minutes
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Surprises You Should Have Expected
Traffic trends suggest that Starbucks and The Home Depot are regaining momentum, offering early signs of recovery and upside as the industry looks toward 2026.
Ethan Chernofsky
Jan 5, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Younger Shoppers, Consolidation Boost Holiday Traffic to Michaels & Hobby Lobby
After Party City and JOANN exited the market, Michaels and Hobby Lobby saw sustained YoY visit growth during the 2025 holiday season, signaling strong demand for in-store holiday décor shopping.
Saskia Freud Stiebel
Jan 2, 2026
3 minutes
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Crafting Targeted Promotions in 2025: A Regional Perspective
Dive into the data to see how consumer response to major promotional events – from Black Friday and the back-to-school shopping rush to brand-crafted LTOs – varies by market.
June 19, 2025
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Rethinking the Mall Anchor in 2025: A Visit-Focused Approach
Discover how mall anchors are transforming in 2025 – and how a foot-traffic-focused approach to choosing key tenants can drive visits and shopper engagement.
May 29, 2025
8 minutes
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Grocery in 2025: Visitation Trends and Consumer Behavior
Dive into the data to see the trends shaping the grocery space in 2025 and uncover actionable insights for strategic decision-making in the competitive food-at-home market.
May 15, 2025
8 minutes
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