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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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