Insight ReportGlobal Tech and Retail Layoffs in 2025: Structural or Cyclical? Prerana P Kotian, Data Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research December 10, 2025 Reasons to ReadDiscover how AI is reshaping global retail and tech employment—and what it means for the future workforce. Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions: Are current retail and tech layoffs being driven more by structural changes like AI adoption—or by cyclical economic pressures? How do 2025 layoff trends compare to 2024 across both tech and retail industries? What specific factors are companies citing when announcing layoffs, and how does AI play a role? What distinguishes structural from cyclical workforce shifts—and why does it matter for long-term business strategy? Which companies are leading (or lagging) in adapting to AI-driven transformation, and how will this impact competitive advantage? Companies mentioned in this report include: Accenture, Adobe, Alphabet/Google, Amazon, Autodesk, IBM, Microsoft, Nestlé, Salesforce, SAP, Scale AI and Tata Consultancy Services. Data in this report include: Global retail and tech layoff totals and announcement counts; company-level layoff announcement; AI-related restructuring commentary; analysis of layoff timing by month. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Introducing the New Tech 25 for ’25: Retail-Tech Companies To Watch—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 10: US Store Openings Exceed 2,000Innovator Matrix: Retail MediaSector Focus: Beauty Retailing—Data Graphic
