Global Scans · Retail · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2025, mobile devices will account for an even larger share of global retail e-commerce sales. Enhencer.com
• [New] Online retail will account for 20.1% of total retail sales in 2024, rising to 24% by 2025, reflecting a global shift to digital shopping. Enhencer.com
• [New] The Philippines will see an increase of 23% in retail ecommerce sales. Shopify
• [New] Online sales are expected to continue rising and take a larger piece of total retail sales, making up 20.5% in 2025 and climbing to 22.5% by 2028. Shopify
• [New] Ecommerce sales in 2026 are expected to make up 21.1% of total retail sales. Shopify
• [New] Online stores are speculated to showcase a considerable CAGR through 2032 due to their ability to cater to high-income, tech-savvy customers who emphasize personalized digital experiences, exclusivity, and convenience. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Multi-brand stores are expected to generate a 28.5% share in 2025 as consumers prefer comparison shopping before high-ticket purchases. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Seven out of ten retail executives anticipate having AI capabilities for personalization in place in 2025. FinancialContent
• [New] U.S. E-commerce: Amazon remains the undisputed leader in U.S. e-commerce, projected to account for 40.9% of total U.S. retail e-commerce sales by 2025. FinancialContent
• [New] Store Expansion and Modernization: Walmart plans to open over 150 new Store of the Future concept locations and remodel 650 existing stores across 47 states and Puerto Rico by 2029. FinancialContent
• [New] Intensified Competition: The retail landscape is highly competitive, with rivals like Amazon and other discount retailers constantly threatening Walmart's pricing power, particularly in e-commerce and international markets. FinancialContent
• By the 2030s, AR could exceed $300 billion, fueling a surge in demand for AR-driven applications across sectors such as retail, education, healthcare, and entertainment. Imagine.io
• 58% of shoppers will prefer AI tools over traditional search by 2025, a shift that pressures retailers to adopt smarter recommendation engines and conversational agents to remain relevant. EComposer
• AI in communications: 95% of retail communications will involve AI by 2025. EComposer
• Executive expectations: 80% of retail executives expect their companies to adopt AI-powered automation by the end of 2025. EComposer
• Annual consumption has risen from 4.3 billion gallons in 1999 to a projected 16.8 billion gallons in 2025, while retail sales are projected to grow from $10.4 billion in 2000 to $51.2 billion in 2025. Refreshment
• AI will disrupt the global retailers' job composition, creating and eliminating some positions. Fortune
• The specialty grocer plans to open cafes inside stores in Southern California in two phases beginning late 2025 and lasting into 2026. Grocery Dive
• In Europe, improved packaging could reduce food waste, prompting retailers to adopt smart labels. Market Data Forecast
• Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are emerging markets with growth potential in retail and food exports. Market Data Forecast
• The total cost of the cyber attacks, which crippled major UK retail organizations, could be in the region of £270m to £440m. City AM
• Retail media spend is projected to grow 18.7% year-over-year, reaching $60 million in 2025. Adweek

Last updated: 09 October 2025