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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
April 2, 2026

Articles & Executive Insights

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Q1 2026 Discretionary Recap: Resilient Consumers Remain, While Recalibration Continues
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Elizabeth Lafontaine
April 21, 2026
8 minutes
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Placer.ai Macroeconomic Indicators Analysis, March 2026
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R.J. Hottovy
April 20, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Shoptalk Spring 2026: Retail’s Renaissance Continues
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R.J. Hottovy
April 15, 2026
5 minutes
Article
Easter Boosts Retail Traffic Amid Steady Consumer Demand
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Shira Petrack
April 14, 2026
2 minutes
Article
Six Q1 Thoughts
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Ethan Chernofsky
April 13, 2026
5 minutes
Article
Placer.ai March 2026 Mall Index: Edge Growth, Midday Risk
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Shira Petrack
April 9, 2026
3 min
Article
Lands’ End’s Store Fleet Emerges as a Growth Engine in a New Strategic Era
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Ezra Carmel
April 8, 2026
3 minutes
Article
Lane Bryant’s Reset Finds Its Footing as GLP-1 Use Reshapes Apparel Demand
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Lila Margalit
April 7, 2026
4 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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Reports

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5 Grocery Growth Drivers in 2026
How 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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Five Ways Retailers Can Leverage AI Without Losing What Works
Read 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 2026
Meet 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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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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