1、Winter 2024 Retail Report2025 U.S.Retail Forecast Trends:Investor&Retailer Outlook ContentsIntroductionFinding Direction in the New YearHow Retailers See the Year AheadConsumer Insights&Holiday PredictionsConclusionRetail Report|Winter 20242Introduction As we approach 2025,the retail industry is nav
2、igating a complex landscape characterized by both growth opportunities and lack of space.Retailers are facing challenges such as rising costs,evolving technological demands,and geopolitical instability,all while adapting to continuously shifting consumer behaviors and economic conditions.Retailers a
3、re focusing on strengthening their supply chains to be more flexible and transparent.This includes using blockchain technology for better traceability and creating local manufacturing models to respond quickly to market changes.Despite tempered consumer optimism,advancements in technology and strate
4、gic operational adjustments are enabling retailers to remain resilient.This report offers a comprehensive overview of the key themes and trends shaping the U.S.retail sector in 2025,highlighting cautious growth expectations,emerging consumer preferences,and essential strategies for success in the co
5、ming year.Anjee SolankiNational Director,Retail Services&Practice Groups|U.S.3Colliers U.S.ResearchFinding Direction in the New YearEconomic Recap and Forecast Retail sales have remained in positive territory since 2020,but the inflation isnt really new,maybe instead use sticky or persistent inflati
6、on and subsequent tightening of monetary policies have started to take their toll.In 2023,retail spending growth reached 3.4 percent but is expected to slow to 3.2 percent in 2024 and further to 3.1 percent in 2025.This gradual slowdown reflects a stabilizing retail landscape following the post-pand