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Mass layoffs and store closures rock US retail

03 Sep '25
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Mass layoffs and store closures rock US retail
Mass layoffs and store closures rock US retail

Insights

  • Retail sector is the US's largest private employer, supporting 55 million jobs.
  • Nearly 15,000 store closures projected this year, with only 5,800 openings.
  • The rise of automation and AI could further deepen the disruption.
  • Structural realignment is reshaping the future of American shopping.
  • Survival now hinges on leaner operations, digital expansion, and rapid adaptation.

Trade policies from the Trump Administration have raised customs costs and disrupted supply chains, while inflation and higher interest rates have driven up operating expenses, eroding profitability. At the same time, the relentless rise of e-commerce has reduced store traffic and accelerated the push towards digital platforms.

Cutting costs

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