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The 2026 Retail Consumer in Five ChartsFive charts reveal how consumers are engaging with retail in 2026 – and what retailers, CRE professionals, and advertisers can learn from their behavior.
Placer Research
August 26, 2026
Articles & Executive Insights
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Retail Trends in College Towns: A Back-to-School SnapshotWith 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
Article
Superstore Update: Summer Savings SpreeWith 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
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Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining: Introduction and May 2024 RecapIntroducing the Placer 100 Index for Retail & Dining – a curated, dynamic list of leading chains that offers insight into wider trends impacting the retail, dining, and shopping center segments.
Addison Southerland
June 17, 2024
5 minutes
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Walmart, Target, and Wholesale Clubs Continue to Thrive As visits to Superstores continue to rise, we analyzed recent foot traffic data for Walmart, Target, Costco Wholesale, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club and dove into Walmart’s Q1 2024 regional performance.
Shira Petrack
May 14, 2024
3 minutes
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Placer.ai White Paper Recap – February 2024 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.
Shira Petrack
March 12, 2024
3 minutes
Reports
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Physical Retail in 2026: How the Giants Are WinningRead the report to find out how Walmart, Target, Costco Wholesale, and Dollar General are performing in 2026 – and what their trajectories reveal about broader retail trends.
Placer Research
May 11, 2026
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10 Top Brands to Watch in 2026Meet 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
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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 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
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