Global Scans · Retail · Weekly Summary

• [New] Clothing retail sales in key apparel import markets, including the United States and Western Europe, could be stagnant or even decline in 2026. FASH455 Global Apparel & Textile Trade and Sourcing
• [New] The National Retail Federation projects U.S. holiday sales will surpass $1 trillion for the first time in 2025, rising as much as 4.2% over last year. Digiday
• [New] In 2026, we will see more shared demand twins, co-managed by CPG brands and retailers, with AI recommending the optimal promo mix, pack, and timing for each store-cluster. Synovia Digital
• [New] Global spending on digital transformation is expected to reach $3.4 trillion by 2026, with retail being a top vertical. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] 2025 is expected to be record-breaking: The National Retail Federation anticipates that, for the first time, U.S. holiday spending will cross $1 trillion. Fortune

Last updated: 11 December 2025