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Retail Trends to Watch in 2026
Which retail trends are set to define 2026? Using location intelligence, we explore the shifting patterns that could shape the retail landscape in the year ahead.
Placer Research
November 14, 2025

Articles & Executive Insights

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Small Format Stores - Sprouting, Blooming, and Expanding
We take a look at the visit data across several small-format stores - Sprouts, Bloomingdale's, and BJ's Wholesale Club - to see how consumers are interacting with these new smaller spaces.
Maytal Cohen & Noam Maman
June 25, 2024
4 minutes
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Thrift Store Visit Scores
Interest in thrifting and secondhand fashion has been on the rise in recent years. With 2024 nearly at the midway point, we dove into the data to take a closer look at the segment. 
Bracha Arnold
June 20, 2024
3 minutes
Article
The Promise of Luxury Apparel
Are luxury retailers and high-end department stores making a comeback? Dive into the data to find out.
Ezra Carmel
May 29, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Catching Up With Ulta Beauty & Gap Brands
Discretionary retail has faced its fair share of challenges over the past few years. But even in this challenging environment, some brands, like Ulta Beauty, are continuing to see visit growth, while others, like Gap and Old Navy, are making a comeback. 
Bracha Arnold
May 28, 2024
4 minutes
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Off-Price Apparel Chains After Q1 2024: Demographics in the Balance
Off-price apparel chains continue to drive traffic in 2024. We dove into the latest location analytics for four of the largest brands – T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Ross Dress for Less, and Burlington – to take a closer look at these retailers’ foot traffic growth and evolving visitor bases. 
Ezra Carmel
May 15, 2024
3 minutes
Industry Trends
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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.
Placer Research
October 2, 2025
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025
Dive into Placer’s list of 10 top brands – and three potential surprises – for 2025, and find out what the data says about these brands’ growth accelerators.
Placer Research
January 16, 2025
14 minutes
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2025
Which retail trends are poised to dominate in 2025? We take a look at the location intelligence to uncover shifts poised to shape the retail landscape in the coming year.
Placer Research
November 18, 2024
12 minutes
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2024
This report analyzes the latest location intelligence data to identify ten brands poised to succeed in 2024.
Placer Research
February 8, 2024
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