Retail Industry Trends - 2026. Retail is changing FAST!
From The Resilient Retail Game Plan by Resilient Retail Club's Catherine Erdly
March 19, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 294
About this episode
Catherine Erdly discusses the upcoming Retail Roar 2026 summit and key retail trends for independent retailers.
Retail is moving fast — and it can feel like whiplash trying to keep up with every new trend, tool, and headline. But here's the thing: as a small or independent retailer, you don't need to know everything. You just need the right information, filtered through the lens of what actually matters for your business. In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about Retail Roar 2026 — my free two-day online industry outlook summit taking place on 26th and 27th March — and why I believe it's the most important shortcut you can take as an independent retailer or brand this year. You'll hear about: Why staying on top of industry trends actually protects both your business and your peace of mind The line between useful information and overwhelming noise — and how to find it How understanding the current consumer mindset can change how you stock, market, and sell The headline speaker I spent three years trying to book: the legendary Mary Portas Expert sessions on email marketing, SEO, AI search, wholesale trends, marketing strategy, and the future of the high street The expert lineup includes: Mary Portas — retail legend, broadcaster, and champion of independent retail Eman…
People in this episode
Host: Catherine Erdly
Guests: Mary Portas, Eman Ismail, Vee Roberts, Luke Carthy, Therese Oertenblad
Topics covered
- retail trends
- independent retail
- marketing strategy
- consumer mindset
- email marketing
- SEO
- wholesale trends
Keywords
- retail industry
- trends 2026
- independent brands
- marketing
- consumer behavior
- email strategy
- SEO
- wholesale
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