Holidays & Seasonal Trends
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2026Which retail trends are set to define 2026? Using location intelligence, we explore the shifting patterns that could shape the retail landscape in the year ahead.
Placer Research
November 14, 2025
Articles & Executive Insights
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What’s Ahead for Black Friday 2026?Black Friday still draws about 4% of Q4 visits for department stores, electronics and apparel. See which categories are best positioned this year.
Lila Margalit
November 4, 2026
3 minutes
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High-Street Corridors Gain Ground Ahead of the Holiday RushLuxury high-street corridors experienced their busiest summers in four years in 2026. Find out how holiday crowds are set to reshape their audience.
Lila Margalit
October 22, 2026
2 minutes
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Target and Kohl’s Stand Out in October’s Deal RushKohl’s visits ran 9.6% above baseline during October’s Prime Day rival sales. See how Target, Walmart and Best Buy fared.
Lila Margalit
October 19, 2026
3 minutes
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America’s Busiest National Parks Draw from Far and Wide – Each in Its Own WayThe Smokies, Zion, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite each drew a distinct crowd this summer. See where visitors came from and who each park attracted.
Ephraim Fruchter
October 9, 2026
4 minutes
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What’s Ahead for Holiday Shopping in 2026Big-ticket holiday shopping is starting earlier, while small indulgences drove summer growth. See which categories peak Black Friday week.
R.J. Hottovy & Elizabeth Lafontaine
October 8, 2026
3 minutes
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Placer.ai September 2026 Mall Index: Labor Day Boosts VisitsMall visits grew YoY across all three formats in September, with open-air centers up 5.6%. See how the Labor Day shift and high gas prices shaped the month.
Lila Margalit
October 6, 2026
2 minutes
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Wait… It’s National What Day?Five Guys' Cheeseburger Day deal drove its busiest day of the past year, with visits 64.1% above an average Friday. See which other quirky holidays paid off.
Lila Margalit
October 5, 2026
2 minutes
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Chipotle's School Spirit BOGO Aces the Back-to-School TestLila Margalit
September 2, 2026
2 minutes
Reports
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Winning Holiday Shoppers in 2025: Key Insights for Advertisers and RetailersDive into the data to uncover the retail categories, audiences, and timing strategies poised to deliver high-impact campaigns this holiday season.
Placer Research
October 30, 2025
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Hotels in the Heart of the CityDive into the data to examine hotel visit trends across four major downtown cores: Miami, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
Placer Research
March 10, 2025
6 minutes
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2024 Holiday Lessons: Paving the Way for 2025 Dive into the 2024 holiday season retail and dining foot traffic data to uncover valuable insights for holiday success in 2025.
Placer Research
January 9, 2025
9 minutes
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Meet You at the Mall: Malls' Summer DrawWe dove into the data to see how malls have been performing in 2024 – and explore factors driving mall foot traffic during peak summer months
Placer Research
October 11, 2024
8 min read
