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2026 Retail Outlook: Where Smart Bets Will Pay Off, Total Retail
January 18, 2026Partners Nick Bolter, Allison Gargano, Carrie Gonell, Aliza Karetnick, Melissa Rodriguez, and Dan Salemi co‑authored a Total Retail article analyzing where “smart bets” are poised to pay off for retailers in 2026.
The piece highlights how shifting economic conditions, brand protection imperatives, private‑equity investment patterns, and evolving workforce and compliance pressures are reshaping retail strategy for the year ahead.