Winter 2025 - 92

T
o say the last
five years have been
eventful for the retail industry would be
an understatement.
Retailers and wholesalers alike have encountered
quite the gamut of headwinds, including a
pandemic, inflation and supply chain disruptions.
But here we are, still standing, and 2025 is a new
year with new hope and promises.
With an anticipated market size of $7 trillion by
2025, there is no shortage of growth opportunities
for retail - from embracing e-commerce to
expanding physical retail spaces.
In the fall of 2024, Gift Shop®
Plus surveyed
Retailers describe the industry
landscape and expectations
for the year ahead.
BY CARLY MCFADDEN
Editorial Director
hundreds of retailers across the U.S. to gain insight
into how they feel about the state of the economy,
how their business has fared and their expectations
for the year ahead.
Our findings highlight the challenges retailers
experienced across the board - and it is important
to us that we report those in full. But it wasn't all
doom and gloom; the report also showcases the
optimism and enthusiasm that retailers feel as
they enter 2025. Buoyed by trends in experiential
shopping, sustainability and digital engagement,
many industry members are approaching their
business with zeal, hope
and innovation -
determined to create a bright future for themselves.
In this
report, we
explore
the headwinds,
opportunities and evolving strategies propelling the
retail industry forward into another exciting year.
Here we present an overview of our findings.
WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED...
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT STATE OF YOUR BUSINESS?
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE INDUSTRY?
0 (Very Pessimistic)
100 (Very Optimistic)
92 WINTER 2025 GIFT SHOP® PLUS

Winter 2025

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Winter 2025

TOC 1
TOC 2
Contributors
From the Editor
Trend Report
Editor's Picks
Showcases
Museums & More
Wine & Dine
Retailer Profile: Emerald Forest Gifts
Beyond the Cuddle
Leading with Heart
Home for the Holidays
2025 State of the Industry
New to Market
Spotlight Awards Class of 2025
Event Calendar
Industry & Trade Show News
Ad Index
Meet the Maker: WerkShoppe
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Winter 2025 - TOC 1
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Winter 2025 - TOC 2
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Winter 2025 - Contributors
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Winter 2025 - From the Editor
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Winter 2025 - Trend Report
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Winter 2025 - Editor's Picks
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Winter 2025 - Wine & Dine
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Winter 2025 - Retailer Profile: Emerald Forest Gifts
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Winter 2025 - Beyond the Cuddle
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Winter 2025 - Leading with Heart
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Winter 2025 - Home for the Holidays
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Winter 2025 - 2025 State of the Industry
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Winter 2025 - New to Market
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Winter 2025 - Spotlight Awards Class of 2025
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Winter 2025 - Event Calendar
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Winter 2025 - Industry & Trade Show News
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Winter 2025 - Ad Index
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Winter 2025 - Meet the Maker: WerkShoppe
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