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267. Independent Retail Trends for 2026: How to Decide What Actually Matters
Every January, I take a step back and talk about trends in independent retail. But this year, I'm doing it differently.
Instead of a long list of what's "in" or "out," I'm sharing the six lenses I use to make sense of retail trends and decide what actually matters for a real, independent store.
In this episode, I look back at past trend conversations, explain how these six lenses emerged, and walk through real examples, like AI and short-form video, to show how the same trend can be a yes for one store and a no for another.
If you're tired of chasing trends and want a steadier way to think…
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