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  • [New] In 2026, retailers will face another year of rapid technological advances, requiring organisational agility, resilience to change and a strong digital culture. Telefonica Tech S.L.U.
  • [New] Retail media revenues in Spain are expected to grow by 17% annually in 2026. Telefonica Tech S.L.U.
  • [New] On balance, we forecast a 4.2% retail sales gain in Alberta in 2026. ATB Financial
  • [New] By 2026, the balance of retail influence will tip from brands to creators. Grazitti Interactive
  • [New] Retail & Consumer Goods segment is expected to grow fastest from 2026-2033 as companies adopt digital transformation and advanced product design solutions to meet changing consumer preferences. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] In-store media accelerates as the next major retail media growth frontier: By 2026, retailers will expand in-store media through deeper partnerships with signage and content platforms and use AI to tailor messages to real-time traffic and shopper behaviour. Supermarket News
  • [New] The wholesale and retail trade is the fastest-growing vertical at a 5.68% CAGR (2026-2031), with omnichannel integration of DC and store-replenishment models. GlobeNewswire
  • [New] Luxury retail sales are expected to rise 5.5% worldwide in 2026, following a relatively flat 2025. eMarketer
  • [New] 2026 will be a decisive year for retail, marked by the confluence of technology, sustainability, and new ways for brands and people to interact. CAAD Retail Design Barcelona | Store Design and Visual
  • [New] US retail media spend will hit $69.33 B in 2026; Amazon and Walmart capture ~89% of incremental dollars Insider Intelligence/eMarketer. MixBright
  • [New] Growing awareness regarding pet health and presence of a massive retail network boosting pet food accessibility are predicted to bolster the dominance of North America in the future. SkyQuest Technology Consulting
  • [New] Construction: New retail construction is projected to fall by 37% in 2026 as developers remain cautious amid persistent economic uncertainty. Knowledge Leader - Commercial Real Estate Content Hub
  • [New] TikTok's unpredictable nature is disrupting some of the fundamentals of retail, increasing a reliance on social listening, media mix modeling and analytics horsepower. Retail Dive
  • [New] The Instax Mini Evo Cinema will be sold at a suggested retail price of $410 in the US. CNet
  • [New] We are scaling ultra-fast service to an additional 150 Walmart stores over 2027, bringing the convenience of drone delivery to more than 40 million Americans. Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez
  • [New] 2026 could see many shoppers skip not only physical stores but also websites to buy directly inside chatbots. Yahoo Tech
  • [New] Agentic commerce could generate as much as $1 trillion in orchestrated U.S. retail revenue by 2030, and as much as $3 trillion to $5 trillion globally. FinExtra
  • [New] Agentic commerce could influence up to $3 to $5 trillion annually in global retail sales by 2030. Rajesh Jain
  • [New] In 2026, AI trends in retail will shift from pilot projects to integrated execution. Signity Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
  • [New] 2026 could reshape the retail industry as consumer priorities shift, forcing retailers to adapt in unexpected ways. Chain Drug Review
  • [New] Experiential stores will continue to be important in 2026. Morning Brew

Last updated: 29 January 2026



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