The 4 S's driving retail success in 2025: Expert
Telsey Advisory Group CEO and chief research officer Dana Telsey joins Madison Mills on Catalysts to share her outlook for the retail sector in 2025. Telsey maintains an optimistic stance, noting that the retail sector is "still a buy" for 2025. Despite looming uncertainties, she explains that "retailers are very agile, they know how to move." "I think 2025 is the year of the letter 'S,'" Telsey states. She explains this framework encompasses social media's role in brand building and mission, supply-chain challenges amid tariff concerns, enhanced customer service, and the element of "surprise." "Social, service, supply chain, and surprise are what I think the year will be made up of, and I think you could have some winners there," Telsey adds, identifying potential leaders including Warby Parker (WRBY), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Walmart (WMT), and Burlington (BURL). Regarding Walmart specifically, Telsey highlights the retailer's diversification beyond traditional stores, noting these initiatives are "becoming more additive with their other revenue streams to their total business," helping the company expand its market share. Watch the full video above to hear Tesley's outlook on the high-income earning consumer. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Catalysts here. This post was written by Angel Smith
