Navigating Retail Trends In 2025 (ft. Nicole Larson)

In this episode, Nicole Larson, National Manager of Retail Research at Colliers, discusses the retail landscape for 2025, highlighting themes such as cautious optimism among retailers, the impact of consumer sentiment, and the importance of partnerships and alternative revenue streams. She emphasizes the need for retailers to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and the significance of technology and efficiency in driving growth. The discussion also touches on the role of social media influencers in rebuilding trust with consumers and the excitement surrounding innovative retail experiences. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Nicole's Journey Into Retail (03:54) Cautious Optimism in Retail for 2025 (13:41) Optimizing Retail Propositions (16:22) Driving Efficiency in Retail (18:11) Navigating Tariffs and Supply Chain Challenges (21:25) The Power of Partnerships in Retail (28:28) Looking Ahead: The Future of Retail Follow Nicole Larson on: LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ Listen to Consumer Code on: Spotify | Apple | YouTube Follow Lyden Foust on: LinkedIn | Instagram About Spatial.ai: Spatial.ai’s PersonaLive is an advanced consumer segmentation platform for developing data-driven marketing strategies. PersonaLive categorizes U.S. households into 17 groups and 80 segments using consumer behavior data from transactions, mobile visits, and social media activity, providing marketers with deep insights for effective audience targeting. From mid-sized retailers and agencies to Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of businesses use PersonaLive to drive strategic decisions and enhance marketing performance.  Learn more at spatial.ai or schedule a free 30-minute demo.