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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
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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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7 Brew's Rapid Rise 
Backed by major capital and rapid expansion, 7 Brew is emerging as a powerful challenger in the drive-thru coffee sector.
Shira Petrack
Dec 31, 2025
2 minutes
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025
Dive into Placer’s list of 10 top brands – and three potential surprises – for 2025, and find out what the data says about these brands’ growth accelerators.
January 16, 2025
14 minutes
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2024 Holiday Lessons: Paving the Way for 2025 
Dive into the 2024 holiday season retail and dining foot traffic data to uncover valuable insights for holiday success in 2025.
January 9, 2025
9 minutes
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The Local Economic Impact of Major Sports Events: Insights from the Copa América in Atlanta, GA
Dive into the location intelligence analysis of the Copa América Games in Atlanta, GA, to find out how major sporting events impact local economies in general and the hospitality segment in particular.
January 2, 2025
6 minutes
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