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September 2026 Retail and Dining Index: Shoppers Keep Showing Up Despite Record Gas Prices
Retail foot traffic grew YoY in September 2026 despite record gas prices, with discretionary visits up 1.8% and fast-casual dining up 2.2%.
Lila Margalit
Oct 12, 2026
2 minutes
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America’s Busiest National Parks Draw from Far and Wide – Each in Its Own Way
Top national parks, summer 2026: the Smokies drew Eastern visitors, Yellowstone long trips, and Yosemite high-income Californians.
Ephraim Fruchter
Oct 9, 2026
4 minutes
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What’s Ahead for Holiday Shopping in 2026
Big-ticket holiday shopping is starting earlier, while bookstores, off-price, and crafts led summer 2026 visit growth.
R.J. Hottovy & Elizabeth Lafontaine
Oct 8, 2026
3 minutes
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Placer.ai September 2026 Mall Index: Labor Day Boosts Visits
Mall visits rose YoY across all formats in September 2026: open-air up 5.6%, indoor 5.5%, outlets 4.1%, with a Labor Day calendar boost.
Lila Margalit
Oct 6, 2026
2 minutes
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Wait… It’s National What Day?
National Cheeseburger Day: Five Guys' BOGO lifted visits 64.1% for its busiest day in a year. Chick-fil-A and Tropical Smoothie also won.
Lila Margalit
Oct 5, 2026
2 minutes
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C-Stores Serve Up Growth Amid Pain at the Pump
C-store visits in 2026: chains with the biggest lunch shares, like Buc-ee's and Wawa, grew YoY as high gas prices weighed on fuel trips.
Lila Margalit
Oct 1, 2026
3 minutes
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The Healthcare Opportunity in Grocery
As 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.
September 12, 2024
7 minutes
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Retail Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive Edge
See how retail giants Walmart, Costco, and Target fared in the first half of 2024 – and explore factors contributing to their success.
August 23, 2024
7 minutes
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How Local Events Promote Economic Growth: The Civic Impact of Summer Events
Dive into the data to find out how major summer events – including Lollapalooza in Chicago and Governors Ball in New York – drive community engagement and boost the local economy.
August 22, 2024
5 minutes
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