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Grocers Expand Consumer Engagement Even as Competition Rises
Much of the retail conversation going into 2026 focused on discretionary spending pressure, digital...Read more
Retail Performance, Office Recovery Vary by Market
Overall U.S. shopping center foot traffic increased across most states in 2025, although some regio...Read more
Indoor Malls Can Win at Drawing Traffic
Shopping centers continue to defy the “dead mall” narrative, reinventing themselves and often t...Read more
To Bring Employees Back to Office, Understand Attendance Drivers
For employers seeking to boost office attendance, along with owners, retailers and cities looking t...Read more
AI is Likely Another Inflection Point for Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Every time physical retail has faced charges of obsolescence, it has adapted, Placer.ai points out ...Read more
Retail’s Winners for 2026 Combine Understanding and Execution
"If 2025 proved anything, it’s that the American consumer hasn’t stopped spending – they’ve...Read more
5 Metro Areas Stand Out for Consumer Momentum
Placer.ai has identified five metros across the U.S. as standouts for consumer momentum going into ...Read more
Black Friday Shopping Shows Success, Despite Ongoing Inflation
Elizabeth Lafontaine U.S. consumers continue to face ongoing inflation and higher prices. How...Read more
What’s Next for Retail Following “Complex” 2025
2025 set trends in retail that will continue driving consumer behavior in 2026, Placer.ai says in a...Read more
Timely Promotions Are Key to 2025 Holiday Selling Success
The retail divide appears poised to widen this holiday season, as both luxury retailers and off-pri...Read more
Discretionary Spending Undergoes Changes in 2025
Even as economic headwinds, including tariffs and higher everyday costs, are limiting discretionary...Read more
Report: San Francisco, LA Diverge on Return-to-Office Rate
In common with many of the largest U.S. office markets, Los Angeles and San Francisco saw in-person...Read more
Placer.ai Sees New Era for Retailing World’s Giants
Prior to the pandemic, the two 800-lb. gorillas of retail giants were Walmart and Target. Fast forw...Read more
Consumer Behavior Sees Lasting Shifts Five Years Post-Pandemic
The 2020 pandemic upended consumer shopping habits in ways that are still felt today, Placer.ai say...Read more
Out-of-Home Dining Holds Steady in First Five Months of 2025
Overall dining visits held relatively steady in the first five months of 2025, Placer.ai reported. ...Read more
Malls Rethink Their Anchor Tenants
After languishing in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, shopping centers across the country ar...Read more
Dallas, Houston See Uptick in Office Visits
Houston saw a surge in office foot traffic last month, with visits increasing more than 8% year-ove...Read more
How Grocers Are Navigating Current Market Challenges
Although grocery-anchored retail is one of the surest bets in commercial real estate investment, Pl...Read more
Where the Relocation Hotspots are in 2025
Over the past several years, the U.S. has experienced significant domestic migration shifts, driven...Read more