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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
Articles & Executive Insights
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Eclipse Fever: How Did the (Retail and Hospitality) Stars Align?Last week's solar eclipse brought people from all over the country to witness the natural phenomenon. How did the event impact business activity on the ground? Which sectors benefited from the hype – and which geographic areas saw the biggest visit spikes? We dove into the data to find out.
Lila Margalit and Noam Maman
April 15, 2024
3 minutes
Article
Florida Spring Break Break-Up? Travelers Still Love Florida!Thousands of young people descend on beaches during spring break to soak up the sun, kick back, and enjoy themselves. How do these revelers impact local businesses in key Florida destinations like Miami and Panama City Beach? We take a closer look.
Lila Margalit
April 8, 2024
4 minutes
Article
Panera Bread Well Positioned for Possible IPOWith rumors swirling of a potential Panera Bread IPO in 2024, we dove into the data to find out how the St. Louis, Missouri-based company is performing – and what sets Panera apart from its competition.
Shira Petrack
March 25, 2024
4 minutes
Article
CAVA & sweetgreen Are On the Rise Sweetgreen, which IPO-ed in 2021, and CAVA – public since last year – are continuing their growth spurt. We dove into the location intelligence data to understand what is driving success for these emerging fast-casual leaders.
Shira Petrack
February 22, 2024
3 minutes
Reports
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C-Stores: From Convenient Stops to Go-To DestinationsDiscover 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 ReviewDiscover 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 AdvantageDive 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 ConsumerDive 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
