Retail Trends and Shopper Traffic Midyear Update: Early Findings & Strategic Outlook

Coresight Research and Placer.ai invite you to join Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, and R.J. Hottovy, Head of Analytical Research at Placer.ai, for a data-driven discussion on the market forces shaping the retail landscape in 2026.

As retailers navigate shifting consumer behavior, macroeconomic pressures, and rapid innovation, access to real-time traffic insights and category performance is critical for informed decision-making. This webinar will highlight key trends in shopper traffic, consumer sentiment, and sector dynamics, combining Placer.ai’s location intelligence with Coresight’s industry expertise.

Together, our speakers will explore emerging signals across the retail ecosystem and what they mean for retailers, brands, and investors in the months ahead.

July 16, 2026

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET

In this webinar, you will gain insights into:

• Midyear retail performance: Explore key developments shaping the retail landscape in 2026 and the strategic implications for the second half of the year.
• Shopper traffic and consumer sentiment: Understand how consumer behavior and foot traffic patterns are evolving across retail formats and regions.
• Sector and category performance: Identify which categories are demonstrating resilience and growth, and where challenges persist.
• State of malls and retail destinations: Examine how traffic trends, tenant mix, and experiential formats continue to reshape physical retail.
• Back-to-school demand signals: Gain early insights into consumer activity and spending patterns heading into the critical back-to-school shopping season.
• Retail outlook for the remainder of 2026: Discover emerging opportunities and strategic considerations for retailers and brands navigating the months ahead.

Why Attend?

Retail leaders must make decisions in an increasingly complex and fast-moving environment. This session will provide a clear, data-driven perspective on the trends shaping retail performance today and the signals that may influence the remainder of the year.

Join us to gain expert insights from Coresight Research and Placer.ai and better understand the evolving dynamics of consumer behavior, retail traffic and sector performance.