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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2026
Meet the ten retail and dining powerhouses, including H-E-B, Walmart, and Dave’s Hot Chicken, redefining success and winning consumer loyalty in 2026.
Placer Research
January 12, 2026

Articles & Executive Insights

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Target’s October Circle Week: A Data-Driven Snapshot
What can location analytics tell us about how this year’s October Target Circle Week resonated with consumers? We dove into the data to find out. 
Lila Margalit
October 23, 2024
3 minutes
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Costco in 2024: A Deep Dive
How has superstore Costco Wholesale been faring this year, and what can its visitation patterns tell us about what lies ahead for it during the all-important fourth quarter of the year? 
Lila Margalit & Maytal Cohen
September 19, 2024
4 minutes
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Placer 100 Index for Retail and Dining: August 2024 Recap
How did the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining fare in August 2024? We dove into the data to find out.
Ezra Carmel
September 11, 2024
4 minutes
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Placer.ai White Paper Recap – July & August 2024
In July & August 2024, Placer.ai released multiple white papers. Read on for a taste of our findings from two of them: 2024 Hotel Visit Trends and Retail Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive Edge.
Bracha Arnold
August 29, 2024
5 minutes
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Big Lots’ Big Rightsizing Move in Four Data Points
Dive into the data to explore factor shaping Big Lots' rightsizing moves – and see which chains stand to benefit the most from anticipated store closures.
Lila Margalit
August 28, 2024
4 minutes
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Retail Trends in College Towns: A Back-to-School Snapshot
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?
Lila Margalit
August 21, 2024
5 minutes
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Superstore Update: Summer Savings Spree
With H2 2024 underway, we took a look at the foot traffic performance of superstores Walmart and Target, and membership warehouse clubs BJ’s Wholesale Club, Sam’s Club, and Costco. How did foot traffic compare to 2023’s visitation patterns? And what special events helped propel visits? 
Bracha Arnold
August 8, 2024
3 minutes
Industry Trends
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A New Era for Retail Giants: Who’s Winning in 2025?
Find out how the Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Costco's hyper growth have changed the retail landscape and see how Walmart and Target can stay competitive in today's value-driven market.
Placer Research
August 21, 2025
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2025
Dive 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 Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive Edge
See how retail giants Walmart, Costco, and Target fared in the first half of 2024 – and explore factors contributing to their success.
Placer Research
August 23, 2024
7 minutes
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Q2 2024 – Retail & Restaurant Review
Discover how discount and dollar stores, grocery chains, fitness clubs, superstores, home improvement and furnishing chains, and restaurants fared in Q2 2024.
Placer Research
July 18, 2024
6 minutes
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