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2025 Mid-Year Retail Industry Report: The Trends Driving Change

2025 Mid-Year Retail Industry Report: The Trends Driving Change

The first half of 2025 has been a turning point for retail. Shrink is climbing, inflation is cooling but still biting, shoppers are returning with new spending habits, and labor shortages continue to reshape operations.

The 2025 Mid-Year Retail Industry Report breaks down the trends that matter most, complete with data, expert analysis, and takeaways for the months ahead. Download the full report now.

Inside the Report: 5 Trends Reshaping Retail

To help operators stay one step ahead, we compiled a quick-read report with the most relevant national data and commentary to help you spot trends and take smarter action. 2025 has brought some interesting shifts and growing demands to the retail industry, so how are you meant to navigate them?

  1. Shrink Rates Are on the Rise
    Theft, fraud, and inventory loss are taking a bigger bite out of margins, which are driven in part by safety and staffing challenges. 
  2. Inflation Eases, But Costs Stay High
    Price pressures have slowed, yet profitability is still under strain from logistics and operational expenses. 
  3. Shoppers Return With Different Priorities
    Traffic is picking up, but value, essentials, and experiences are outpacing discretionary categories. 
  4. Labor Shortages Force New Approaches
    Fewer hands on deck mean retailers are leaning on automation, flexible staffing, and workflow changes. 
  5. Operational Resilience Wins
    From supply chain shifts to changing consumer patterns, agility is the advantage in 2025.
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Get Key Insights to Stay Ahead

Packed with mid-year data, executive insights, and forward-looking analysis, the report is your shortcut to understanding the pressures (and opportunities) shaping retail right now. Whether you’re refining your loss prevention strategy, rethinking store staffing, or planning for the holiday season, this report gives you the clarity to act with confidence.

Download the 2025 Mid-Year Retail Industry Report and position your business for a stronger second half of the year.

At Luxer One, we help retailers address the very challenges highlighted in this report by reducing shrink, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer experience through secure, tech-forward solutions. Learn how you can revolutionize your operations with retail solutions that are built to last!

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