The retail industry is poised for a transformation in 2025, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. Therefore, investors might consider adding three fundamentally strong retail stocks, Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY), Walmart Inc. (WMT), and The Kroger Co. (KR), to their portfolio in this modern consumer-oriented world.
In today’s retail world, emerging technologies like AI and automation further enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. Also, 58% of retailers use generative AI to create assets for ads, emails, social media, and websites, which helps create personalized and targeted marketing messages more efficiently.
