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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
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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
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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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December 22, 2025
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E-Commerce Strength Outpaces Manufacturing Weakness Going Into 2026Placer.ai analysis reveals a two-speed economy heading into 2026: E-commerce fulfillment traffic surged 6.6% in November, outpacing a 3.5% decline in manufacturing activity.
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December 18, 2025
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How Much Does Price Really Matter to Today’s Dining Consumer?Experience-Promoting Offers and LTOs at McDonald’s and Burger King are outperforming discounts, revealing how value and pricing expectations are evolving across the dining industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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October 30, 2025
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