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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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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
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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
Article
August 2026 Retail and Dining Index: Retail Finds Bright Spots as Dining Slips NationwideRetail visits rose 0.3% YoY in August 2026 while dining fell 2.4%. See which states bucked the trend.
Lila Margalit
September 15, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree: Two Ways to Win at Value in 2026Lila Margalit
August 25, 2026
2 minutes
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What Q2 2026 Visit Trends Reveal About Superstores and Wholesale ClubsLila Margalit
August 14, 2026
3 minutes
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Value Formats & the Sun Belt Lead Going Into Back-to-School 2026Shira Petrack
August 6, 2026
2 minutes
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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 Giants in 2024: Walmart, Costco, and Target's Competitive EdgeSee 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 ReviewDiscover 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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Q1 2024 Retail & Dining ReviewDiscover how the Discount & Dollar Stores, Grocery Stores, Fitness, Superstores, Dining, and Home Improvement & Furnishings categories performed in Q1 2024.
Placer Research
April 18, 2024
6 minutes
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