2026 Retail Outlook: What Communities Need to Know Now

Retail didn’t slow down in 2025, it changed direction.
 
Tight supply, rising rents, discount and QSR growth, and renewed interest in secondary and rural markets all shaped where brands chose to open stores.
 
Communities that understood those trends were better prepared to win new projects.
 
On Thursday, January 29 at 1:00 PM CT, join Retail Strategies for their annual 2026 Retail Trends & Outlook webinar.

During this free session, we’ll cover:

• The current economic signals retailers are watching this year
• How consumer behavior is shaping store openings and closings
• Which categories are still growing (and where they’re slowing)
• Why secondary and rural markets remain on retailer shortlists
• What retailers expect to see in your trade area and on your sites

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