StartUs Insights：2026年全球零售行业趋势研究报告（英文版）

Industry Growth: Despite a slight 0.8% decline, the retail industry maintains vitality with substantial company engagement, investments, and consumer-driven transformations. Manpower & Employment Growth: The sector employs 29 million individuals globally, having welcomed 1.5 million new employees last year. Patents & Grants: Retail innovators collectively hold over 54500 patents and have secured more than 2040 grants, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to innovation and research.