Retail in 2025: Predictions, Trends and Transformation
Deborah Weinswig, CEO and Founder of Coresight Research, reflects on the retail landscape, discussing key predictions for the upcoming year. She highlights the importance of retail media and alternative revenue streams, the impact of GLP-1 drugs on consumer demand, the rise of e-commerce marketplaces, and the role of technology (including GenAI) in enhancing customer experiences and retail operations. The discussion emphasizes the need for retailers to adapt to changing consumer behaviors and invest in planning and innovation to thrive in a competitive market.
Retailistic · Stephen Deemer, Georgina Smith, Deborah Weinswig
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Show Notes
Takeaways
- Retail media is set to grow significantly through 2028.
- E-commerce marketplaces are gaining share in the retail landscape.
- In-store technologies will enhance customer experiences.
- GenAI will transform retail operations and decision-making.
- GLP-1 drugs are changing consumer demand and preferences.
- Unified commerce will create seamless shopping experiences.
- Retailers need to adapt to changing consumer behaviors.
- Data-driven strategies are essential for retail success.
- Consumer resilience is evident during the holiday season.
Chapters
00:00 This Week in Research, Highlighting Retail 2025 Outlooks and Holiday Insights
02:18 Key Predictions for Retail in 2025
15:11 Deep Dive into Retail Predictions
23:46 Conclusion and Future Outlook
This week's episode of Retaili$tic offers highlights from Coresight Research's Retail 2025 report detailing our predictions for US retail. Premium subscribers can read that report in full here.