Big Box Merchandising in 2025: Adapting to Industry Shifts with InDemand Services
As we continue through 2025, the big box retail industry is navigating significant shifts to enhance customer experience, expand store footprints, and optimize operational efficiency. From store expansions and format transformations to omnichannel integration and enhanced product assortments, retailers are evolving rapidly to stay competitive.
At InDemand Services, we understand the challenges these shifts present, and we stand ready to support your business with scalable, flexible staffing solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you’re expanding, remodeling, or enhancing your store operations, our workforce solutions can help you meet and exceed your goals in 2025 and beyond.
The 2025 Retail Landscape: Key Industry Shifts
To stay ahead, many big-box retailers are making bold moves in 2025. Here are some of the most impactful industry developments and how companies plan to adjust their strategies:
Store Expansions and Remodels
Lowe’s is opening 10-15 new stores annually in high-growth areas and expanding its rural offerings by 150 stores to reach underserved customers. Their strategy includes offering products tailored to rural consumers, such as workwear and utility vehicles.
Target is expanding its footprint by building 300+ new stores while upgrading nearly 2,000 existing locations with remodels. These investments aim to create a seamless, convenient shopping experience by integrating online and in-store shopping with improved inventory management.
Through Ace Hardware’s ELEVATE3 Program, they are rolling out a $1 billion experiential store transformation to enhance showrooms, customer service, and in-store inspiration.
With these massive changes taking place across the industry, the demand for skilled, reliable, third-party workforce solutions has never been greater. That’s where InDemand Services comes in.
How InDemand Services Helps Big-Box Retailers Succeed
As retailers expand, remodel, and enhance customer experiences, they need expert support in new store setups, remodels and resets, temporary staffing services, merchandising, inventory management, and logistics. InDemand Services delivers customized workforce solutions that help businesses stay agile and efficient.
Store Setup and Merchandising Support Expanding or remodeling a store? We help retailers efficiently establish store layouts, merchandise displays, and signage to create an optimized customer experience.
How we can help: With the growing focus on expansion and widespread store remodels, ensuring well-organized layouts is essential. Our teams specialize in setting up new locations and optimizing store spaces to enhance customer experience and maximize sales potential.
Facility Management and Supplemental Staffing With stores like Walmart integrating entertainment and wellness spaces into stores, staffing for these new experiences is essential.
How we can help: We provide trained personnel to ensure smooth operations and seamless customer experiences in these integrated facilities. Our staff is prepped to assist, regardless of your scope of work.
Inventory Management Solutions Retail stores pushing toward enhanced omnichannel shopping require accurate inventory tracking to maintain product availability.
How we can help:Our teams assist with inventory management, restocking, and warehouse support to ensure real-time stock accuracy.
Logistics and Supply Chain Support Retailers like Aldi and Costco are expanding rapidly, increasing demand for logistics support, warehousing, and supply chain optimization.
How we can help:InDemand Services helps businesses streamline their logistics by providing workforce solutions for warehouse operations, shipping, and fulfillment.
Why Choose InDemand Services?
Retailers can’t afford operational inefficiencies, staffing shortages, or disruptions during these critical transitions. InDemand Services is your trusted partner to help businesses execute their 2025 retail strategies smoothly and effectively.
Flexible, Scalable Staffing Solutions
Whether you need short-term project workers, long-term staff, or seasonal support, we provide trained, dependable personnel who seamlessly integrate into your operations—handling merchandising, stocking, customer service, and warehouse tasks with ease.
With Cruxos, our proprietary workforce management software, you gain real-time visibility into staffing, performance tracking, and operational insights. Our tailored staffing solutions help retailers maximize efficiency while keeping labor costs manageable.
Industry Expertise You Can Trust
Backed by a proven track record in retail, warehousing, and logistics, we understand the demands of high-volume environments and help businesses navigate industry changes with confidence.
The Stakes: Why You Can't Afford to Fall Behind
Retail is evolving fast. Businesses that don’t adapt their staffing strategies risk increased operational costs, customer dissatisfaction, and inefficiencies that can harm long-term growth.
Without a trusted staffing partner like InDemand Services, retailers may struggle with:
Understaffed locations leading to poor customer experience and lost sales.
Operational delays in new store setups, remodels, store resets, seasonal display setups, and inventory restocking.
Inconsistencies in workforce quality, affecting brand reputation and customer loyalty.
With InDemand Services, your stores will be fully staffed, well-managed, and equipped for success, meeting all your brand standards.
Partner with InDemand Services for a Successful 2025
The future of big-box retail is here. With store expansions, omnichannel integration, and format transformations on the rise, businesses need a workforce solution that adapts to all of their evolving needs.
At InDemand Services, we offer flexibility, reliability, and expertise to help retailers thrive in 2025 and beyond.
Need expert support for your upcoming store expansion?
Looking for trained, high-quality staffing solutions tailored to your business goals?
Want a workforce partner that understands retail’s fast-paced demands and delivers results?
Let’s talk. Contact InDemand Services today and discover how we can help you achieve retail success in 2025.
Partner with us and we’ll take your next retail project to new heights!