Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Three Themes Transforming US Apparel and Footwear Retail in 2025, with Anand Kumar Anand Kumar, Associate Director of Retail Research May 11, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, Anand Kumar, Managing Director of Retail Research, discusses three key themes transforming US apparel and footwear retailing in 2025 and beyond. From inventory management strategies to brick-and-mortar trends, discover key data and developments to get a step ahead in the rapidly changing apparel retail landscape. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2025 Sector Outlook: Low-Single-Digit Growth Expected, with E-Commerce Capturing Share Apparel and Footwear Shopping in Focus—Amazon and Walmart Lead; NIKE Ranks as Top Brand: US Consumer Survey Insights Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. More coverage of AI in retail, supply chain and capital markets Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which discusses the potential for increased use of AI within the MarTech (marketing technology) landscape. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Innovator Profile: Nectar Social—Elevating Consumer Engagement Through Agentic Social CommerceCPG Giants Realign Through Over $100 Billion in M&A, Demergers and DivestmentsAnalyst Corner: Wayfair Turns a Profit for the First Time in Four Years—Four Drivers of Its Performance, with Madhav PitaliyaWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store Openings