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Placer.ai Macroeconomic Indicators Analysis, March 2026
Retail foot traffic held steady in March 2026 as calendar shifts masked gains, while e-commerce surged and manufacturing activity remained resilient despite contracting employment.
R.J. Hottovy
Apr 20, 2026
2 minutes
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The Placer.ai Dining Index: March 2026 Recap
Fast casual leads dining growth in Q1 2026 as value, quality, and convenience drive visits, while QSR stabilizes and full-service faces pressure from shifting consumer behavior.
Ezra Carmel
Apr 17, 2026
4 minutes
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Placer.ai March 2026 Office Index: The RTO Marches On
Office visits hit their strongest March since COVID, with rising RTO mandates and improving traffic across key markets signaling continued recovery momentum in 2026.
Lila Margalit
Apr 16, 2026
2 minutes
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Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail’s Renaissance Continues
Shoptalk 2026 highlights the rise of AI-driven commerce, shifting consumer behavior, and the evolving role of stores as retailers adapt to a new era of agility and demand sensing.
R.J. Hottovy
Apr 15, 2026
5 minutes
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Easter Boosts Retail Traffic Amid Steady Consumer Demand
Easter drove a notable lift in retail traffic, highlighting resilient consumer demand and strong regional variation led by the Southeast.
Shira Petrack
Apr 14, 2026
2 minutes
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Six Q1 Thoughts
Six key Q1 2026 retail trends – from mall momentum and Target’s recovery to Costco growth, AI’s impact, and evolving grocery and office patterns.
Ethan Chernofsky
Apr 13, 2026
5 minutes
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5 Grocery Growth Drivers in 2026
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Office Attendance Drivers in 2026: The New Rules of Showing Up
Dive into the data to learn how convenience-driven behaviors are impacting the office recovery – and how stakeholders from employers to office owners and local retailers can best adapt.
February 5, 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.
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