Grocery

Sprouts, the natural and organic food focused grocery chain operating in 23 states nationwide, is going through a growth spurt. We dove into the visit and audience data to see where the chain stands today and what the rest of 2024 – and beyond – may have in store. 

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest grocers in the country, with around 20 grocery banners and stores in 34 states. We examine visit trends to some of the brands' main banners, the top-performing chains by state, and the demographics of the company's two biggest markets.

One of the major stories of 2023 was the rise in food prices, and the increasing costs of food and other goods have helped discount grocers thrive. We checked back in with two bargain grocers – Aldi and Lidl – to see how they’re doing. 

St. Patrick's Day is a day for bar crawls, green makeup, and drinks with friends. Cities host major celebrations, a draw to their downtown areas. What kind of a lift do bars and pubs get on the big day? And what other retail categories stand to benefit from the occasion? 

In February 2024 Placer.ai released two white papers: 10 Top Brands to Watch in 2024 and Q4 2023 Quarterly Index. Below is a taste of our findings. To read more data-driven consumer research, visit our library. 

Which grocery brands were most popular in 2023? Did large chains dominate the scene, or did smaller regional or local banners also take market share? We look at the foot traffic to discover the broader trends that shaped brick-and-mortar grocery shopping last year.