Global Scans · Retail · Weekly Summary

• [New] More than 40,000 stores could close over the next five years as the following forces continue pulling sales away from physical retail locations. The Supply Chain Source
• [New] Retail media sees continued double digit growth 12.3% in 2026 and 11.4% in 2027. dentsu
• [New] Latin America is anticipated to experience robust growth in savory snack categories over the next few years as retail infrastructure expands into smaller metropolitan areas across Brazil and Mexico. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In 2026, LuLu Group launched SWFT by LuLu in Saudi Arabia, targeting metro stations and fuel stations with a plan to open 100 convenience stores by 2030. Woodstone Research & Consulting
• [New] Retail-based care through companies such as CVS and Amazon, especially delivered online, risks essentially reducing the demand for local providers. Walterboro Live
• [New] Agentic commerce could reach $900 billion to $1 trillion in United States retail by 2030. DecodeIQ
• [New] As of last week, Cox Automotive expected U.S. auto sales to be down 2.9% to 15.8 million vehicles, including a 3.4% decline in retail sales. CNBC
• [New] Commercial segment is projected as the fastest-growing category, supported by hospitality, healthcare, and retail construction expansion globally. Kaiso Research and Consulting
• [New] The Consumer & Retail sector will undergo a structural rewiring out to 2050, driven by the convergence of AI, shifting consumer expectations and geopolitical rebalancing. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Distribution Channel Trends: Retail pharmacies are likely to dominate in 2026, whereas e-commerce is projected to be the fastest-growing channel through 2033 due to digital adoption and tele-audiology expansion. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The hardware segment is anticipated to record the highest CAGR during 2026-2035, due to the demand for specialised near-infrared cameras, directional microphone arrays and physiological sensor modules for automotive driver monitoring, retail analytics and healthcare monitoring across the globe. Yahoo! Finance
• [New] Industries with complex supply chains - particularly manufacturing, and wholesale and retail trade - are expected to have the highest growth rates between 2025 and 2031. Default
• [New] The number of people with diabetes will reach 783 million by 2045, creating a vast and expanding patient cohort requiring continuous medication supply, directly translating into compounding pharmacy revenue growth across all channels, including retail, hospital, and online platforms. Persistence Market Research
• [New] That retailers today cannot rely on discounts or transactional promotions, as shoppers now expect discovery, engagement, rewards and experiences that give them a reason to visit stores, explore new brands and reconnect with Singapore's retail scene. ST
• [New] SpaceX plans a Starlink branded retail mobile service, which is the development pressuring carrier stocks. Welcome To The 5Gstore Blog
• [New] While retail-ready Android XR smart glasses might not be available until late 2026 at the earliest, developers can access development kits next year. Next Reality

Last updated: 16 July 2026