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Westwood Financial Expects Strong Holiday Demand for DIY, Value-Oriented Home Goods in 2026

By Public Technologies
  • Westwood Financial expects value-oriented home goods and DIY merchandise to attract holiday spending in 2026, supporting demand at grocery-anchored shopping centers.
  • NRF forecasts holiday sales growth of 4.2%; Adobe projects Black Friday online spending of $12.9 billion, up 9.2%.
  • Supermarkets attracted 47% of Thanksgiving-period shoppers in 2025, overtaking department stores at 40%, highlighting the strength of necessity-based retail.
  • Michaels visitation rose 9.5% at Shops at Walnut Creek; HomeGoods traffic increased 11.4%, supporting the outlook for affordable seasonal merchandise.
  • Grocery anchors provide recurring traffic, while complementary tenants help shopping centers capture discretionary spending beyond the holiday season.


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