2025 Retail Industry Trends in 16 Charts
This chart pack compiles Morning Consult data on the most important retail trends in 2025, including how macroeconomic conditions have pushed consumers towards affordability, AI's lackluster reception among shoppers, and the rise of low-cost e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein.
Plus, we highlight top demographic trends, from Gen Z to luxury shoppers.
Authors
Amy He
Head of Industry Analysis
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