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The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026
Explore 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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Placer.ai White Paper Recap – June 2024
In June 2024, Placer.ai released three white papers. Below is a taste of our findings from Brewing Success: Winning Strategies for Coffee Chains - For more data-driven consumer research, visit our resource library.
Lila Margalit
June 27, 2024
2 minutes
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Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining: Introduction and May 2024 Recap
Introducing the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining – a curated, dynamic list of leading chains that offers insight into wider trends impacting the retail, dining, and shopping center segments.
Addison Southerland
June 17, 2024
5 minutes
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2024 Retail and Dining Trends Update
Are full-service restaurants making a comeback? And what is the state of retail in early 2024? We dove into the data to find out.
Ezra Carmel
June 12, 2024
3 minutes
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CAVA Still Going Strong
CAVA is growing rapidly, with plans to reach 1,000 locations by 2032. How is the fast-casual chain performing across its major markets? We take a closer look.
Shira Petrack
May 21, 2024
3 minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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C-Stores: From Convenient Stops to Go-To Destinations
Discover key strategies helping C-Stores drive visits, engage customers, and cement their roles as dining, shopping, and tourism destinations in their own right.
Placer Research
April 25, 2024
5 minutes
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Q1 2024 Retail & Dining Review
Discover how the Discount & Dollar Stores, Grocery Stores, Fitness, Superstores, Dining, and Home Improvement & Furnishings categories performed in Q1 2024.
Placer Research
April 18, 2024
6 minutes
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The QSR Dining Advantage
Dive into the latest location intelligence to see how QSR and Fast-Casual restaurants are driving visits and staying ahead of the wider Dining sector.
Placer Research
April 11, 2024
6 minutes
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Meeting 2024’s Consumer
Dive into the location intelligence data to find out how the retail landscape has shifted over the past five years and understand what characterizes consumers in 2024.
Placer Research
March 14, 2024
11 minutes
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