Grocery

How did the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining fare in August 2024? We dove into the data to find out.

With summer winding down and undergrads nationwide heading back to campus, we analyzed the data to explore consumer behavior in college towns. How does college life impact local retail performance?

Albertsons Companies, one of the country's largest grocery holding companies, operates many well-known grocery banners, such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Jewel-Osco. We examine the brand's major banners to see how visits are faring as the second half of the year gets underway.

How did the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining fare in June 2024? We dove into the data to find out.

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.

Limited-assortment value grocery stores like Aldi and Grocery Outlet Bargain Market have thrived in recent years. How are these chains faring as inflation cools and consumer confidence returns? We take a closer look.