2026 Retail & Restaurant Real Estate ReportLearn where opportunities still exist, how to avoid costly missteps, and why precision, flexibility, and customer-led insights are critical to smarter site selection and growth. Sponsored Survey: Consumers spend more than $11,000 locally per yearLocal, independent businesses are a key part of consumers’ shopping habits – especially younger ones. Adobe: Many retailers unprepared for rapid AI search growth Consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for product search and discovery, with some retailers struggling to keep up. Fiserv: Rising gas prices push small business retail sales up in March Higher ticket sizes — led by gasoline — helped increase small business sales in March. Survey: Nearly half of consumers use buy now, pay later options weekly Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options are being used by many consumers across nearly all generations on a weekly basis. EXCLUSIVE Q&A: PwC explains the rise of shopping agents Shopping agents are rapidly growing in usage among consumers, and retailers need to adapt. Shein: Consumers take practical approach to circular fashion Many behaviors associated with circular fashion are common among consumers, but sustainability may not be their primary motivator. Survey: Consumers over 45 make up growing share of U.S. e-commerce market E-commerce is no longer just for younger generations that are more online savvy. Survey: Buy now, pay later usage rises; 'pay-in-four' most common method Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options are surging with consumers, especially younger ones. NRF: Retail sales grow in February for fifth consecutive month Retail sales grew again in February on both a month over month and year over year basis. First Previous 1 2 3 4 Next Last
