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Retail Trends to Watch in 2026
Which 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

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Recapping Valentine’s Day 2024 Foot Traffic Trends
Which retail segments saw the largest foot traffic boost on February 14th, and how did 2024's patterns compare to last year's trends? We take a closer look here.
Shira Petrack
February 23, 2024
3 minutes
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Walmart, Target, Costco & Superstore Space 2023 Recap
How did Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club perform offline last year? Who visited the chains in 2023? And what does 2024 have in store for the space? We dove into the foot traffic and trade area composition data to find out. 
Shira Petrack
February 12, 2024
4 minutes
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Christmas Day Dining Recap
We take a closer look at nationwide dining trends on Christmas, focusing on full-service restaurants with significant national or regional presence. Which brands are most popular on Christmas, and how does this popularity differ by region of the country?
Lila Margalit
January 11, 2024
4 minutes
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Major Urban Shopping Districts – Holiday Season Recap
With the new year upon us, we dove into the data to see how major urban shopping districts nationwide fared this holiday season. How did visits to these corridors in the final months of 2023 compare to last year? And who are the consumers driving the high-street revival? 
Lila Margalit
January 9, 2024
4 minutes
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Recapping the 2023 Holiday Shopping Season
How did the brick-and-mortar divisions of Walmart, Target, and other leading retailers perform this holiday season? Which days drove the most visits, and how did foot traffic performance this year compare to 2022? We dove into the data to find out. 
Shira Petrack
January 8, 2024
5 minutes
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Diving Into Holiday Season Favorites
With Christmas in the rearview mirror, we dug into the data to explore some of the most beloved holiday spots throughout the country. Who visits Christmas stores? How do holiday events affect foot traffic to local hangouts? We take a closer look.
Lila Margalit
January 2, 2024
4 minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Winning Holiday Shoppers in 2025: Key Insights for Advertisers and Retailers
Dive 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 City
Dive 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 Draw
We 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
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