2025 Industry Report
January 22, 2026
After a year of mixed growth, shifting consumer behavior, and ongoing cost pressure, this 2025 Industry Report breaks down what really happened across retail, restaurants, and convenience stores. Get a clear view of the trends, challenges, and opportunities that shaped 2025 so you can plan smarter for 2026 and beyond.
2025 Industry Report
What’s Inside?
This report delivers a full-year perspectiveon 2025, showing how each quarter built on the last and where performance ultimately landed. You’ll uncover what strategies worked, where operators struggled, and how leading businesses adapted to changing consumer expectations.
- Performance comparison across retail, restaurants, and c-stores in Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 2025
- Key consumer behavior shifts that defined spending, traffic, and loyalty in 2025
- Ongoing operational and cost challenges operators faced throughout the year
- Opportunities to double down on winning strategies, technology, and loyalty programs
- Actionable insights to help plan more confidently for 2026
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