RETAILOBSERVER.COM JANUARY 2026
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Eliana Barriga
eliana@retailobserver.com
Here's to the new year ahead,
JANUARY 2026, VOLUME 37, ISSUE 1
CELEBRATING OUR 36
TH
YEAR
AS THE RETAIL OBSERVER
Elle's View As I See It
A
s we turn the page to 2026, the excitement in the remodeling
and building world is palpable. This year isn't just about new
technology; it's about a wave of opportunity for the entire
home and building industry. With a fresh financial system on the
horizon, 2026 is poised to be a boom year. For our partners in
remodeling and construction, that means gearing up for a period of
growth like no other.
Our industry is about to step into a golden era of reshaping our
environments and renewing our living spaces. The coming year
promises not just new projects but a genuine revival in the way we
think about our homes. Central to that revival is the concept of
regenerative design — creating spaces that restore and revitalize not
just our environments and communities, but ourselves as well. We
want our homes to be places of personal well-being and renewal,
where we can recharge and feel truly at ease.
As we embrace this wave of growth, it's time to get back to the
basics of great design and solid building, with a restorative mindset.
The best is yet to come, and 2026 is our chance to build a brighter,
more vibrant future together.
THE RETAIL
2026:
A BOOM ON
THE HORIZON
PREPARING FOR
A NEW ERA
PUBLISHER/MANAGING EDITOR
ELIANA BARRIGA
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
MOE LASTFOGEL
ART DIRECTOR
TERRY PRICE
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
STEVEN MORRIS
DON PIERSON
JOHN TSCHOHL
LIBBY WAGNER
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FEB 1, 2026‑
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