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Retail Trends to Watch in 2026
Which 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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Year-Over-Year Visits to Grocery Stores by State
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Four Black Friday Signals for the 2025 Holiday Season 
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Shira Petrack
Dec 5, 2025
4 minutes
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Will Upscale Dining Lead the Holiday Season Again?
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Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit
Dec 4, 2025
4 minutes
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Did Fewer Franchise Films Limit Thanksgiving’s Movie Theater Lift?
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Shira Petrack
Dec 3, 2025
3 minutes
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Darden Heads Into Holiday Season With Strong Visit Trends
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Bracha Arnold
Dec 2, 2025
3 minutes
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How Did Grocery Stores Perform This Turkey Wednesday?
Turkey Wednesday 2025 drove major traffic to grocery stores, with traditional supermarkets seeing the biggest visit spikes, while value chains led early-week shopping. Dwell times showed a shift from early stock-up trips to quick last-minute runs, and all analyzed major grocers posted year-over-year visit growth.
Lila Margalit
December 1, 2025
4 Minutes
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How Do Holiday Shopping Patterns Differ for Off-Price and Traditional Apparel?
Holiday visitation trends differ across apparel segments. Off-price retailers sustain strong, steady traffic from value-seeking shoppers, while traditional brands rely on milestone-driven bursts like Black Friday. Differences in dwell time and shopper mix show how each segment is capturing a unique share of the holiday wallet.
Lila Margalit
November 26, 2025
4 minutes
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DICK's Sporting Goods Riding Positive Visit Trend into the Holidays
DICK’S Sporting Goods improved its YoY visit gap from -6.0% in Q1 to -2.6% in Q3 2025, with October visits up 2.2%. The retailer’s 5.0% YoY sales growth and expanding digital reach via Game Changer and House of Sport highlight strong holiday potential despite store closures.
Bracha Arnold
November 25, 2025
2 minutes
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Dollar Tree and Dollar General Thrive Amid Inflation Fatigue
Despite weakened consumer sentiment, Dollar Tree and Dollar General continue to post strong visit and sales growth. Both chains are capitalizing on shoppers’ focus on value, with consistent quarterly gains and October momentum signaling sustained strength into the holidays.
Bracha Arnold
November 24, 2025
2 minutes
Industry Trends
The Industry Trends Report offers insight into how visitation has changed over time across a variety of industries and regions in the United States. Easily view foot traffic metrics and compare year-over-year changes for the industries and states that interest you.
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Semi-Annual Sale Drives Visit Surge For Bath & Body Works 
Bath & Body Works (BBWI) leveraged its semi-annual sale to drive visit growth despite economic headwinds.
Bracha Arnold
August 27, 2025
1 minute
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Ulta's Post-Target Future Looks Strong
Ulta (ULTA) drives Q2 2025 growth with new stores and a clear pivot away from Target. Discover how the brand's core business and customer base are set to fuel its next chapter.
Bracha Arnold
August 26, 2025
3 minutes
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Where Can Dollar General & Dollar Tree Still Expand? 
Dollar Tree's strategic refocus is driving accelerating traffic growth in Q2 2025 while Dollar General's momentum has cooled. Geographic analysis reveals both chains operate in distinct regional strongholds, creating significant white space expansion opportunities rather than direct competition.
Shira Petrack
August 26, 2025
3 minutes
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Five Below & Ollie's Traffic Signals Growth for Value Retail
Value-oriented retailers Five Below and Ollie's achieved exceptional Q2 2025 visit growth through aggressive store expansion while maintaining strong same-store performance, demonstrating the expanding market opportunity for value-oriented discretionary retail.
Shira Petrack
August 22, 2025
3 minutes
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Gap Inc. Q2 2025: Old Navy Leads Foot Traffic Gains as Middle-Income Shoppers Return
Summary: Gap Inc. showed real progress in Q2 2025, with overall visits up 3.6% year over year. Old Navy drove the gains with a 4.8% boost, while Gap posted positive traffic despite a smaller store base. A strong spring surge, partly fueled by tariff pull-forward, gave way to softer summer visits. Meanwhile, the return of middle-income shoppers signals that revitalization efforts are resonating. 
Lila Margalit
August 22, 2025
3 minutes
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Best Buy H1 2025 Traffic Data Suggests a Recovery Is Underway
After steep declines in 2024, Best Buy’s (BBY) store traffic is showing signs of recovery in 2025. Short visits – boosted by BOPIS and major launches like the Nintendo Switch 2 – appear to be driving much of the momentum. 
Lila Margalit
August 21, 2025
2 minutes
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How Athletic Retailers are Weathering the Storm in Q2 2025. 
Discover how three major players in the sports and activewear space – DICK’s, lululemon, and Academy Sports – are navigating current economic headwinds through strategic adaptation.
Bracha Arnold & Lila Margalit
August 20, 2025
5 minutes
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Expansions Drive Visit Gains for Wholesale Clubs
Discover how aggressive store expansions by Costco, BJ's, and now Sam's Club are fueling visit growth and sparking new regional competition.
Shira Petrack
August 19, 2025
2 minutes
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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.
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