**Grocers Face Uncertain Market in 2025, But Resilience Prevails**
Although grocery-anchored retail remains one of the most reliable sectors in commercial real estate investment, the brick-and-mortar grocery industry itself is confronting an increasingly unpredictable market landscape heading into 2025. Factors such as rising consumer prices, waning consumer confidence, and intensifying competition from discount retailers, superstores, and online marketplaces are all contributing to this uncertainty.
Despite these challenges, the sector has shown notable resilience. A new report from Placer.ai, titled *Grocery in 2025: Visitation Trends and Consumer Behavior*, reveals that the grocery segment has not only managed to sustain but also grow its foot traffic and maintain visit share in this evolving environment.
The white paper delves into the strategies that have enabled grocery retailers to weather difficult market conditions, while also exploring how stakeholders can capitalize on new opportunities. Leveraging the latest in location intelligence, the report identifies key trends shaping the grocery retail sector in early 2025 and offers insights to guide critical decisions regarding store formats, product mix, and customer engagement.
As the sector continues to evolve, understanding consumer behavior and adapting to shifting preferences will be essential for success in the competitive grocery landscape.
