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2026 Office Recovery Trends Across Major U.S. Markets
Explore how office attendance is recovering across 11 major U.S. markets – and how local economies, hybrid schedules, and commute patterns are shaping the return to office.
Placer Research
August 13, 2026
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Weekly Brief
Why Trader Joe’s & H-E-B are Dominating Grocery in 2026
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March 2, 2026

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Year-Over-Year Visits to Grocery Stores by State
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Dollar General vs. Dollar Tree: Two Ways to Win at Value in 2026
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Aug 25, 2026
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Five Below Keeps the Crowds Coming in Q2 2026
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Lila Margalit
Aug 24, 2026
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Why Are Consumers Turning To Thrift Retail?
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July 13, 2026
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Impact of Digital Visibility on Foot Traffic
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July 10, 2026
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How are Indoor Malls Doing?
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July 8, 2026
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The Data-Driven Customer Era
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June 30, 2026
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The New Retail Recipe | Barrie Scardina, Growth-Oriented Senior Retail Executive
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June 16, 2026
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Local Visibility & Visitation In Retail
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June 10, 2026
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The In-Store Mega Channel | Andrew Lipsman, Media, Ads & Commerce
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May 19, 2026
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The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026
Explore how higher gas prices, the search for value, and nostalgia-driven demand shaped consumer traffic and behavior in H1 2026.
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The Forces Shaping Consumer Traffic in 2026
Explore how higher gas prices, the search for value, and nostalgia-driven demand shaped consumer traffic and behavior in H1 2026.
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Dining In 2026: All Roads Lead To Value
How shifting consumer priorities are reshaping value perceptions across QSR, fast casual, and casual chains.
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July 9, 2026
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Migration After the Boom: Where Americans Are Moving in 2026
Find out where Americans are moving in 2026, why they're relocating, and how developers, investors, and retailers can stay ahead of the trends.
Placer Research
June 18, 2026
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What High-Growth Brands Know About Picking the Right Location
Explore key signals guiding data-driven site selection from brands actively expanding their brick-and-mortar footprints.
Placer Research
May 21, 2026
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Physical Retail in 2026: How the Giants Are Winning
Read 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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AI-powered location insights from major events reveal how the 2026 World Cup will shape audiences and consumer behavior nationwide. 
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Migration After the Boom: Where Americans Are Moving in 2026
Find out where Americans are moving in 2026, why they're relocating, and how developers, investors, and retailers can stay ahead of the trends.
Placer Research
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What High-Growth Brands Know About Picking the Right Location
Explore key signals guiding data-driven site selection from brands actively expanding their brick-and-mortar footprints.
Placer Research
May 21, 2026
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Physical Retail in 2026: How the Giants Are Winning
Read 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
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AI-powered location insights from major events reveal how the 2026 World Cup will shape audiences and consumer behavior nationwide. 
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How Malls Can Win in 2026
Dive into the latest traffic data to see how indoor malls, open-air centers, and outlets are performing this year – and the factors shaping success across formats.
Placer Research
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2026 CRE Outlook
Read the report to find out which markets are gaining ground in office recovery, where retail traffic is strongest, and how population shifts are reshaping demand.
Placer Research
March 19, 2026
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