Retail Shake-Out: The Future of Small Business in a Changing Economy

The retail world is changing fast — and not everyone is surviving the shake-out. In this powerful and heartfelt Business Wednesday segment, Abe Kamara and co-host Ms. B dive into the realities behind the wave of store closures sweeping across America in 2025, with more than 2,700 businesses expected to shut their doors.From skyrocketing rents and online competition to the resilience of local entrepreneurs, this episode explores both the struggle and the opportunity hidden within the crisis. Ms. B shines a light on innovative community solutions — like the Brooklyn Park Small Business Center, which offers shared retail, co-working, and office spaces; and the ACER space in Brooklyn Center, where multiple small businesses are thriving under one communal roof.Together, they unpack how collaboration, creativity, and compassion can redefine the future of retail — transforming challenge into possibility.Tune in for an insightful, business-friendly, and deeply inspiring conversation that reminds us all: when communities come together, small businesses don’t just survive — they evolve.Inner Circle Podcast — Amplify. Empower. Elevate.