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5 Markets to Watch in 2026Find out why Salt Lake City, Reno, Indianapolis, Raleigh, and Tampa are Placer.ai's markets to watch in 2026.
Placer Research
December 5, 2025
Industry Trends
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Candle Day 2025 Highlights Enduring Pull of Strong Brands & Good DealsThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Shira Petrack
Dec 15, 2025
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Starbucks and Dunkin’s LTOs Boost TrafficThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Shira Petrack
Dec 12, 2025
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Placer.ai November 2025 Office Index: Post-Pandemic Record Occupancy The Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Shira Petrack
Dec 11, 2025
3 minutes
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Dutch Bros vs. Dave’s Hot Chicken: The Veteran and the Rookie in America’s Restaurant Expansion RaceThe Kroger Co, is a leading player in the grocery store space, operating its epon lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu
Kyle Inserra
Dec 10, 2025
3 minutes
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Is lululemon Poised for a Holiday Rebound?Lululemon is outperforming in a challenging retail environment, with monthly visits climbing through fall and Black Friday delivering a substantial traffic surge. Early holiday momentum suggests the brand is positioned to capture share and drive strong year-end performance.
Bracha Arnold
December 9, 2025
2 minutes
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Placer.ai November 2025 Mall Index: Early Strength Offsets a Softer Black FridayEarly November momentum and a 3.1% surge on Black Friday offset a softer weekend, driving overall visits up YoY across the three mall formats.
Shira Petrack
December 8, 2025
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Four Black Friday Signals for the 2025 Holiday Season Black Friday 2025 foot traffic trends show a holiday season defined by value-driven decisions, regional price sensitivity, and shifts toward budget-conscious categories. Longer in-store visits and standout gains for convenient, low-ticket coffee chains highlight shoppers’ deliberate, mission-focused approach to spending.
Shira Petrack
December 5, 2025
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Will Upscale Dining Lead the Holiday Season Again?Holiday dining patterns highlight upscale and fine-dining restaurants as the strongest seasonal performers, with coffee, casual dining, and eatertainment showing targeted lifts. Emerging YoY trends point to premium full-service concepts leading demand again this December.
Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit
December 4, 2025
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Bracing for Impact: July's Manufacturing Surge Reveals Tariff AnxietyU.S. industrial manufacturing saw a dramatic surge in July 2025 as companies rushed to beat an August 1st tariff deadline. This push, evidenced by increased visits from employees and logistics partners, was particularly strong in the auto and metals sectors.
R.J. Hottovy
August 4, 2025
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How EAT, TXRH & BLMN Are Navigating the Q2 2025 Dining MarketQ2 2025 foot traffic: Brinker surges on value, Texas Roadhouse stays strong, Bloomin’ Brands lags. See key insights now.
Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit
August 4, 2025
4 minutes
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Life Time & Planet Fitness Q2 2025 Visit RecapLife Time's slight Q2 visit dip is a strategic nuance, not a weakness, as it focuses on high-value members and expansion. Planet Fitness, with a 10.1% visit surge, validates its affordable model. Both are expanding, confirming a strong, bifurcated fitness market.
Bracha Arnold
August 1, 2025
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Growth vs. Optimization: A Q2 2025 Analysis of First Watch, Denny's, & Dine BrandsDiscover two distinct paths to success in casual dining: high-income expansion vs. value-driven loyalty.
Shira Petrack
July 30, 2025
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Scaling Fast-Casual: CAVA's Depth vs. Sweetgreen's Breadth in Q2 2025CAVA and Sweetgreen saw major visit growth in Q2 2025, but their expansion philosophies differ. See the data comparing CAVA's market depth to Sweetgreen's national breadth.
Shira Petrack
July 30, 2025
2 minutes
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The QSR Playbook for H2 2025: Lessons in Value and Innovation from Yum!, RBI, & Wendy'sFind out how leading QSR players Yum! Brands, RBI, and Wendy’s performed in Q2 2025.
Lila Margalit
July 29, 2025
4 minutes
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Kohl’s: More Than a Meme?Kohl's has emerged as an unlikely meme stock. Is there anything lying beyond the internet buzz? We took a look at the company's foot traffic to find out.
Lila Margalit
July 28, 2025
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More From Less: How CVS's Rightsizing Strategy Drove Growth in Q2 2025Pharmacies have weathered a challenging landscape in recent years. We took a look at CVS's visit data to see how the company is faring in Q2 2025, how its rightsizing and optimization efforts have impacted visitation, and what location analytics reveals about some of its strategies.
Lila Margalit
July 28, 2025
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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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What is Driving Discretionary Spending in 2025? See which discretionary retail categories are gaining momentum by delivering value, accessible upgrades, and immersive experiences.
Placer Research
October 2, 2025
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3 Trends Shaping the Grocery Sector Right NowDiscover the 2025 grocery sector trends driving growth across value, fresh, traditional, and ethnic formats. Learn how shifting consumer behavior, bifurcated spending, and short-trip missions are reshaping retail competition.
Placer Research
September 22, 2025
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Emerging Trends for CRE in 2025This Placer Snapshot examines the evolution of key industries impacting commercial real estate. We explore the shifting dynamics of office visits, the recovery of shopping centers, and population growth patterns across the United States in 2025.
Placer Research
August 28, 2025
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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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LA vs SF: Divergent Office Recovery PathsSee the data on Los Angeles and San Francisco's divergent office recovery paths and understand why Century City is emerging as LA's standout submarket for CRE professionals.
Placer Research
August 4, 2025
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