Grocery
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3 Brands, 3 Retail Media PlaybooksWhat location intelligence reveals about consumer behavior and the retail media strategies of Kroger, Sam’s Club, and CVS.
Placer Research
October 26, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights
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Sprouts Finds Steadier Ground in Q3 2026Sprouts’ same-store visits rebounded to roughly flat in Q3 2026. Find out which markets held up best, and why.
Ephraim Fruchter
October 21, 2026
2 minutes
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September 2026 Retail and Dining Index: Shoppers Keep Showing Up Despite Record Gas PricesRetail visits grew YoY in September despite record gas prices for the month. See how much came from the calendar – and which dining segment kept slipping.
Lila Margalit
October 12, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Lidl’s Slow Build is Outpacing Value Grocery Where it CompetesLidl outgrew value grocery in its East Coast markets nearly every month through August 2026. See how its per-location visits turned the corner.
Ephraim Fruchter
September 23, 2026
2 minutes
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Aldi and Trader Joe’s Take Different Roads to Growth in 2026Aldi and Trader Joe's share a similar playbook but put it to different uses. Trader Joe's leans on limited releases, Aldi on the price of the weekly basics. Here's what the 2026 visit data shows about how each model has fared so far this year.
Ephraim Fruchter
September 17, 2026
4 minutes
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Grocery in Q1 2026: Is Traditional Grocery Making a Comeback?Lila Margalit
May 19, 2026
3 minutes
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Reports
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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
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.
Placer Research
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.
Placer Research
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.
Placer Research
September 12, 2024
7 minutes
