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5 Grocery Growth Drivers in 2026How Expanded Supply, Trip Frequency, and Shopping Missions Are Reshaping Food Retail and Creating Multiple Paths to Growth
Placer Research
February 19, 2026
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Placer.ai February 2026 Office Index: Another Weather-Tested Step Forward for RTOThe 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
Lila Margalit
Mar 13, 2026
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Placer.ai Macroeconomic Indicators Analysis, February 2026The 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
R.J. Hottovy
Mar 12, 2026
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The Strategy That Helped Propel Bob’s Discount Furniture to an IPOThe 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
Ezra Carmel
Mar 11, 2026
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Premium Brands, LongHorn Boost Darden’s 2025 PerformanceThe 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
Mar 10, 2026
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Are Discretionary Pullbacks Hurting Treasure-Hunt Discounters?Lila Margalit
March 6, 2026
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market & WinCo Still Thriving Amidst Inflation FatigueDespite persistent inflation, value grocers Grocery Outlet Bargain Market and WinCo Foods continue to expand and attract more shoppers. With traffic up over 10% and 5% year over year, both chains are capitalizing on shifting consumer loyalty toward affordable grocery options.
Shira Petrack
November 5, 2025
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Does CAVA Still Have Growth Potential?Can CAVA's aggressive growth strategy continue to deliver traffic increases?
Bracha Arnold
November 4, 2025
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Catching Up With 2021’s Dining IPOsFour years after their IPOs, First Watch, Portillo’s, and sweetgreen are navigating a new dining reality. First Watch continues strong growth, Portillo’s cools after expansion, and sweetgreen balances new tech and suburban growth to sustain its momentum.
Bracha Arnold
November 3, 2025
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Wendy’s Bets on Fewer, Bigger Deals in Q3 2025Wendy’s same-store visits dropped 6.3% YoY in Q3 2025 amid high costs and discounting pressure. But a simplified promotion strategy – led by the $1 breakfast biscuit deal – fueled double-digit breakfast growth in August. The brand’s new “fewer, bigger deals” approach could help reignite momentum heading into year-end.
Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit
October 28, 2025
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Yum! & RBI: QSR in Q3 2025In Q3 2025, Yum! Brands outperformed the broader QSR category, led by Taco Bell’s continued strength and recoveries at KFC and Pizza Hut. Meanwhile, Restaurant Brands International (RBI) saw overall declines, though Firehouse Subs’ steady visit growth stood out as a bright spot.
Bracha Arnold
October 28, 2025
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Shake Shack & Wingstop: Navigating Q3 WatersShake Shack and Wingstop’s Q3 2025 data reveals diverging trends in the fast-casual sector. Shake Shack’s growth stems from rapid expansion despite flat same-store traffic, while Wingstop faces tougher comps and digital shifts. Promotions remain key traffic drivers.
Bracha Arnold
October 27, 2025
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Sips Of Success: Coffee in Q3 2025The coffee segment grew 1.4% YoY in Q3 2025, outperforming broader QSR declines. Starbucks and Dunkin’ saw modest visit drops, Dutch Bros continued to expand, and rising chains like 7 Brew, Better Buzz, Foxtail Coffee, and Black Rock Coffee Bar fueled much of the category’s momentum.
Bracha Arnold
October 24, 2025
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Texas Roadhouse and Chili’s: Strong Q3 Traffic and a Secret Sauce of High-Income DinersAmid economic headwinds, Texas Roadhouse and Chili’s are outperforming full-service peers. Location analytics show both brands sustaining traffic through strong value, efficiency, and higher-income appeal — key factors for continued growth.
Ezra Carmel
October 23, 2025
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Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI Without Losing What WorksRead the report to learn how AI is changing store roles, operations, marketing, and fleet strategy – and how to apply it without undermining what already works.
Placer Research
January 29, 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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6 Coffee-Inspired Strategies That Can Reshape Dining in 2026Dive into the data to see how coffee became one of this year’s strongest dining performers – and explore strategies that can drive restaurant success across concepts in 2026.
Placer Research
December 18, 2025
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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
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Retail Trends to Watch in 2026Which 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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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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