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El Niño 2026 Could Reshape Retail Demand
Original: El Niño 2026 and Retail: How Weather Volatility Reshapes Consumer Demand
Analysts at Circana warn that El Niño conditions projected for 2026 could bring significant weather volatility, disrupting consumer purchasing patterns across retail. Unseasonable temperatures and extreme weather events historically shift demand for seasonal goods such as apparel, home products, and food, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, promotions, and supply chains ahead of the year.
Why now: Retailers and analysts are assessing how forecast weather volatility may disrupt demand and inventory planning for 2026.
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