Global Scans · Retail · Weekly Summary

• [New] The metaverse economy could be worth $5 trillion by 2030, and retail will be a primary driver. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Over the next decade, retail will evolve from a transaction-based industry to an experience-driven ecosystem. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Global e-commerce sales are projected to reach $7 trillion by 2025, representing over 24% of total retail sales. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By 2027, over 80% of retail interactions will be AI-mediated, from chatbots handling inquiries to dynamic pricing algorithms adjusting deals in milliseconds. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Automation could reduce retail operating costs by up to 40% while improving customer satisfaction scores by 25%. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Global spending on digital transformation in retail will reach $390 billion by 2027, driving unprecedented innovation. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] As space tourism and colonization advance, specialized retail ecosystems will develop to serve off-world consumers with products adapted for microgravity environments, radiation protection, and resource constraints. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] By the 2040s, retail will become deeply integrated with human biology and cognitive processes. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The metaverse economy could represent $1 trillion in annual revenue, with retail being a primary beneficiary. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Quick commerce, projected to grow more than 40% annually through 2030, and hyper-value commerce, which has scaled to more than 12% of e-retail GMV, are gaining traction in smaller cities. / India Micromobility
• [New] Retailers' responses to trade disruptions, inflation management, and demographic shifts will shape the retail landscape in 2026. CRE Daily
• [New] Risks include prolonged Fed hawkishness, regulatory shifts, and retail disengagement, which could trigger further declines if key levels break. Ainvest
• [New] If regulatory pressures force Apple to open its ecosystem, it could create new opportunities for third-party service providers and alternative app stores to gain traction, challenging Apple's walled garden approach and potentially redistributing revenue streams across the digital economy. FinancialContent
• [New] U.S. holiday retail sales will surpass $1 trillion for the first time, reaching between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion in November and December. Thales Group
• [New] With U.S. holiday retail sales projected to top $1 trillion in 2025, retailers are under pressure to keep shelves stocked during the busiest shopping period of the year. Transport Topics
• By 2032, we expect 60% of retail interactions to be AI-mediated, with human involvement reserved for complex emotional or high-value transactions. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global spending on digital transformation in retail will reach $3.9 trillion by 2026, with AI and machine learning accounting for the largest share of investment. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Global e-commerce sales are projected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025, representing nearly a quarter of all retail sales worldwide. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• Retail media ad spend for technology and electronics brands, the largest category, is forecast to reach $32.2bn globally in 2026, up 15.4% year-on-year. Bizcommunity
• The 2040s will witness the rise of truly predictive and autonomous retail systems. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By this decade, artificial general intelligence will begin transforming retail operations at a fundamental level. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• By 2030, carbon-neutral retail operations will be expected by consumers and mandated by regulators in most developed markets. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu

Last updated: 27 November 2025