Grocery

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Grocery in 2025: Visitation Trends and Consumer BehaviorDive into the data to see the trends shaping the grocery space in 2025 and uncover actionable insights for strategic decision-making in the competitive food-at-home market.
May 15, 2025
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Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Lidl: Grocery's Power TrioThe grocery segment has never been more competitive, and Aldi, Trader Joe’s, and Lidl have consistently emerged as top players. We take a closer look at their performance in H1 2025 to uncover what might be contributing to their continued success.
July 14, 2025
3 minutes

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June Industrial Manufacturing Update: A Tale of Two Economies in Mid-2025With the first half of 2025 nearly completed, two macro pictures are emerging. Consumers are showing renewed confidence and are returning to stores while the manufacturing and shipping segments are tapping the brakes. We take a closer look at both retail and industrial segments to see what the foot traffic data says about the economy in mid-2025.
June 30, 2025
4 minutes

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Do Exclusive Offers and Product Scarcity Still Move the Needle for Retail?Retailers often turn to limited-time offers, products, and collaborations to drive traffic and sales. We took a look at the data to see how consumers responded to recent high-profile offerings launched this spring by Trader Joe’s and Target.
June 25, 2025
3 minutes

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Jagalchi Food Hall Opens at Serramonte Center and Crowds FollowJagalchi Food Hall and Grocery Store, a one-stop destination for Korean eats, opened at Serramonte Center in Daly City, California, recently opened. How have visits to the center shifted since its opening? We took a look at the location analytics to find out.
May 30, 2025
3 minutes

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Memorial Day 2025 Consumer Traffic Recap Memorial Day – the unofficial start of the summer season – is typically accompanied by major retail promotions and movie releases. We dove into the visit data to see how consumers celebrated the holiday and see how brick-and-mortar retail traffic compared to last year's numbers.
May 30, 2025
3 minutes

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Aldi & Lidl's Winning FormulaA strong value proposition has never been more important to shoppers – and discount powerhouses like Aldi and Lidl are prime examples. We took a closer look at some of the location intelligence to see where the two grocers stand.
May 1, 2025
4 minutes

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Health-Centric Grocers Lead the Way We dive into the visit data for Sprouts Farmers Market and Natural Grocers to see how the two health-centric grocers are performing in Q1 2025.
April 23, 2025
3 minutes

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Placer 100 Index, March 2025 Recap – Which Chains Weathered the Storm? Foot traffic to the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining - the top-performing chains identified by the Placer.ai platform - stabilized in March 2025, with fitness and dining leading the way.
April 16, 2025
3 minutes
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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.
January 16, 2025
14 minutes

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Retail Trends to Watch in 2025Which 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.
November 18, 2024
12 minutes

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Specialty and Value Chains Transform Grocery in 2024Specialty and value grocery chains have emerged as top performers in Q3 2024. What insights can location analytics provide about this trend? We dove into the data to find out.
November 7, 2024
8 minutes

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The Healthcare Opportunity in GroceryAs healthcare continues to evolve, nontraditional providers like grocery stores are cementing their roles as key players in the space. How do wellness offerings impact grocery store visitation patterns? We dove into the data to find out.
September 12, 2024
7 minutes