DICK’s, Gap, and lululemon saw softer Q1 2026 traffic trends, but new product launches, category expansion, and store growth could help support recovery later this year.

Placer.ai visit data reveals a bifurcated department store landscape in Q1 2026 – Von Maur surges, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's hold steady, and calendar effects explain March's softness.

Placer.ai visit data shows off-price retail outpacing department stores in Q1 2026, with Ross leading on same-store growth, Burlington expanding its footprint, and Marmaxx holding structural strength amid shifting consumer demand.

U.S. grocery visits rose 1.7% YoY in Q1 2026, but growth is uneven. See how store expansion, regional trends, and the rise of short trips are reshaping grocery – and why traditional grocers may be regaining ground.

Rising gas prices are driving traffic to Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale gas stations – and reshaping how members fuel up with more frequent visits.

Retail visits rose for a 7th month as e-commerce surged and industrial traffic dipped, signaling resilient demand despite weak sentiment and high gas prices.