Reasons to Read

Discover 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.