Retail Forecasts Report 2025

Retail Resilience: Strategies for Success in an Uncertain Economy

Retail Forecast Report 2025

Retail Resilience: Strategies for Success in an Uncertain Economy

Our Retail Forecast Report examines the market factors impacting retailers and explores the opportunities and challenges ahead for retailers and consumer brands.

Reflecting on the retail landscape of 2024, it's clear that despite initial optimism, the sector faced unexpected hurdles. The Retail Forecasts Report offers crucial insights into these challenges and the emerging opportunities for retail businesses in 2025.

With a shift in consumer spend and preferences from buying products to spending on experiences,  retailers must embrace adaptability and innovation to succeed. Retailers must respond proactively to emerging trends to remain competitive and meet evolving consumer demands.

Download the report to get:
  • An analysis of retail performance in 2024
  • In-depth consumer context, including net spend data
  • Key retail trends for 2025 and beyond
  • Sector deep-dives into clothing & footwear, beauty & personal care, healthcare & supplements, electricals & technology, sports & outdoor equipment and home improvement

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Retail Trading Update 2025

Register for our webinar on Wednesday 29 January 2025, where our retail experts will discuss the findings from the Retail Forecast Report and analyse the results for Black Friday and Christmas trading.

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Get in touch with our retail experts

If you would like to discuss this edition of the report further or any wider sector issues, please contact our National Head of Retail Sophie Michael, or speak to your usual BDO adviser.

At BDO we work with many of the biggest brands in the retail industry. We understand the challenges and industry issues our clients face. Our retail team aim to deliver an integrated, full service offering, to provide practical financial advice on everything from mergers and acquisitions and tax planning to auditing and accountancy. We are also well connected with a wide range of retail professionals and works closely with banks, private equity houses, brokers, as well as lawyers and property professionals who specialise in the retail sector. To find out more and to get in touch click here.


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