Trends in Retail & Holiday 2025 Update

Objective:

Consumers today face evolving macroeconomic pressures. Circana’s executive thought leaders will deliver insights on these forces, explore how Holiday 2025 is taking shape, and provide forward-looking perspectives on what will drive success in retail this season.

Who Should Attend:

All Toy Association members are invited to participate. The webinar is recommended for CEOs, CFOs, and heads of marketing, sales, and strategic planning.

What You Will Learn:

The future of retail continues to be shaped by a complex mix of economic and geopolitical forces. In this session, Circana’s thought leaders will provide fact-based insights into the evolving retail landscape, focusing on Holiday 2025 performance and beyond.

The discussion will cover key macroeconomic trends including inflationary pressures, labor market shifts, tariffs and trade policy implications, and consumer confidence swings.

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how these factors influence shopper behavior, pricing strategies, and category performance. The conversation will be led by Circana’s thought leaders, including Don Unser, president of thought leadership, and Marshal Cohen, chief retail advisor, who will share executive-level perspectives on timing, strategic planning, and opportunities for growth.

Additionally, Juli Lennett, Circana’s U.S. toy industry advisor, will provide a focused look at how these dynamics are shaping the toy industry for the holiday season.

Moderator: Anne McConnell, senior director, market research & educational initiatives, The Toy Association

Presenters: Don Unser, president, thought leadership, Circana