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Retail in 2025: A Roller Coaster Year—What’s Next in 2026

By Panos Mourdoukoutas The retail industry experienced significant volatility in 2025, as elevated inflation, a weakening labor market, rising household debt, and intensifying competition contributed to uneven retail sales throughout the year. Looking ahead, the outlook for 2026 remains mixed. Lower borrowing costs may provide some relief to households, but persistent inflationary pressures and a […]