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5 Markets to Watch in 2027Find out why Stockton, Phoenix, Boise, Nashville, and Ocala are Placer.ai’s markets to watch in 2027 – and what the foot traffic data reveals about each.
Placer Research
October 19, 2026
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March 2, 2026
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Target and Kohl’s Stand Out in October’s Deal RushThe 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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Oct 19, 2026
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Chipotle's Bet on Younger Diners Is Paying OffThe 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
Oct 15, 2026
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RBI’s Brands Build Momentum Through Q3 2026RBI’s Q3 visits grew 2.0% YoY even as the wider QSR category declined. See how each of its four brands finished the quarter.
Ephraim Fruchter
October 14, 2026
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September 2026 Placer.ai Office Index: San Francisco Leads the Fall ReboundOffice visits came within 25.5% of 2019 in September, the smallest September gap since the pandemic. See which markets led the fall rebound.
Lila Margalit
October 13, 2026
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September 2026 Retail and Dining Index: Shoppers Keep Showing Up Despite Record Gas PricesRetail visits grew YoY in September despite record gas prices for the month. See how much came from the calendar – and which dining segment kept slipping.
Lila Margalit
October 12, 2026
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America’s Busiest National Parks Draw from Far and Wide – Each in Its Own WayThe Smokies, Zion, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite each drew a distinct crowd this summer. See where visitors came from and who each park attracted.
Ephraim Fruchter
October 9, 2026
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What’s Ahead for Holiday Shopping in 2026Big-ticket holiday shopping is starting earlier, while small indulgences drove summer growth. See which categories peak Black Friday week.
R.J. Hottovy & Elizabeth Lafontaine
October 8, 2026
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Placer.ai September 2026 Mall Index: Labor Day Boosts VisitsMall visits grew YoY across all three formats in September, with open-air centers up 5.6%. See how the Labor Day shift and high gas prices shaped the month.
Lila Margalit
October 6, 2026
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Wait… It’s National What Day?Five Guys' Cheeseburger Day deal drove its busiest day of the past year, with visits 64.1% above an average Friday. See which other quirky holidays paid off.
Lila Margalit
October 5, 2026
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C-Stores Serve Up Growth Amid Pain at the PumpC-stores with the highest lunch shares all grew visits YoY in 2026, led by Buc-ee's at 9.1%. See how 7-Eleven and Circle K drew crowds.
Lila Margalit
October 1, 2026
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H-E-B Outpaces a Resilient Grocery CategoryH-E-B visits rose 6.0% YoY from January to August 2026, far outpacing grocery overall. See what keeps its shoppers coming back.
Ephraim Fruchter and Lila Margalit
September 30, 2026
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Burger King Powers Up With Dragon Ball Super Menu Burger King's Dragon Ball Super menu sent visits up 20.1% YoY in its launch week. See how the surge stacked up against the chain's SpongeBob hit.
Lila Margalit
September 29, 2026
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Barnes & Noble's Big ComebackBarnes & Noble visits now sit 33.6% above 2019 levels, double the gain of other bookstores. See what's driving the lead beyond new stores.
Ephraim Fruchter
September 28, 2026
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Movie Theaters Are Having a Blockbuster YearMovie theater visits climbed 11.7% to 17.5% year-over-year in January–August 2026. See which releases drew the biggest crowds.
Lila Margalit
September 24, 2026
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