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The 2026 Retail Consumer in Five ChartsFive charts reveal how consumers are engaging with retail in 2026 – and what retailers, CRE professionals, and advertisers can learn from their behavior.
Placer Research
August 26, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights

Article
The Post-Pandemic Retail Evolution: A look back on the last five yearsHalf a decade has passed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming the retail industry overnight. We took a look back at how some things have changed - and what's stayed the same.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
April 15, 2025
10 minutes

Article
Retail & Dining Q1 2025 Recap: Budget-Friendly Segments Shine With Q1 2025 behind us, we analyzed the performance of key retail and dining categories to understand how consumer sentiment is shaping visit trends across different segments.
Shira Petrack
April 14, 2025
4 minutes

Article
Old Navy's Foray Into OccasionwearHow has Old Navy's introduction of occasionwear impacted visits to its stores, and what can these impacts tell us about the brands' consumer base?
Shira Petrack
April 1, 2025
1 minute

Article
The Changing Apparel Landscape in 2025The apparel space has faced considerable headwinds in recent years – from changing consumer preferences to cutbacks in discretionary spending. We dove into the data for various apparel categories to explore emerging industry trends and see what foot traffic patterns can tell us about the state of ap
Ezra Carmel
March 27, 2025
4 minutes

Article
Target’s Bet on Babies Target is building out its baby and toddler assortment - find out what the data says about that decision.
Shira Petrack
March 25, 2025
1 minute

Article
Retailers Betting on High Income HouseholdsDespite general growth in retail visitation over the past few years, rapid price increases and changes in consumer behavior may finally have caught up to consumers across income levels. Retailers are increasingly targeting high income consumers to offset a drop-off in demand.
Elizabeth Lafontaine
March 24, 2025
5 minutes

Article
Brooks Brothers Rightsizing SuccessIconic clothing brand Brooks Brothers has experienced a challenging few years, but recent foot traffic suggests that things are turning around for the retailer. We took a look at the location analytics for the brand to see how it’s been weathering recent challenges.
Bracha Arnold
March 21, 2025
2 minutes

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Sportswear in the New YearHow did the activewear and sporting goods segment fare throughout 2024? We dove into foot traffic for Nike, lululemon, and DICK’S Sporting Goods to find out.
Bracha Arnold
March 17, 2025
4 minutes
Reports
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The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026Explore how higher gas prices, the search for value, and nostalgia-driven demand shaped consumer traffic and behavior in H1 2026.
Placer Research
July 27, 2026

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Retail Trends to Watch in 2026Which 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
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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 2025Dive 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
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