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Q1 2026 Discretionary Recap: Resilient Consumers Remain, While Recalibration ContinuesQ1 2026 retail remained resilient despite disruptions, with strength in beauty and home improvement and continued consumer shift toward value.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
Apr 21, 2026
8 minutes

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Placer.ai Macroeconomic Indicators Analysis, March 2026Retail 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 RecapFast 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 OnOffice 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 ContinuesShoptalk 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 DemandEaster 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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Winning Holiday Shoppers in 2025: Key Insights for Advertisers and RetailersDive into the data to uncover the retail categories, audiences, and timing strategies poised to deliver high-impact campaigns this holiday season.
October 30, 2025
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What is Driving Discretionary Spending in 2025? See which discretionary retail categories are gaining momentum by delivering value, accessible upgrades, and immersive experiences.
October 2, 2025
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3 Trends Shaping the Grocery Sector Right NowDiscover the 2025 grocery sector trends driving growth across value, fresh, traditional, and ethnic formats. Learn how shifting consumer behavior, bifurcated spending, and short-trip missions are reshaping retail competition.
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September 22, 2025
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