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National / Consumer & Retail

U.S. Consumer & Retail Trends: 2026 Outlook

Explore shifting consumer behavior, retail dynamics, and the questions businesses should ask when evaluating the market.

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September 2026 U.S. retail and food-services sales were reported at $745.0 billion, up 6.3% year over year in nominal terms. The full report explores what those figures do—and do not—tell business leaders.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; data cited in the November 2026 sample report.
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Regional / Market Opportunity

Jefferson City, Missouri: Market Opportunity Screen

See how demographic and economic indicators can inform an initial assessment of a local business opportunity.

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The Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate puts Jefferson City's population at 42,489. The full report examines how that baseline informs—and limits—an initial local-market opportunity screen.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau; data cited in the November 2026 sample report.
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