[New] By 2030, US B2C retail could see $1 trillion in orchestrated revenue from agentic commerce, with global projections reaching $5 trillion.
Passle
[New] Some significant job functions expected to be automated by 2030 include call center reps, truck driving, and retail sales.
AIMultiple
[New] Retail electricity prices have been rising faster than inflation since 2022, and that trend is expected to continue through at least 2026.
Total Home Supply
[New] ADNOC's $150 B 2026-2030 investment plan highlights blockchain's role in energy transition and retail infrastructure.
Ainvest
[New] Social commerce is a future trend in retail marketing and if brands accept it now, they will be in the leading position in 2026.
Boston Institute of Analytics
[New] A consumer smart-glasses plan for 2026, mixing retail reach with search AI.
Glass Almanac
[New] AI-driven retail is projected to account for 21% of all global holiday orders in 2025, translating to a $263 billion opportunity.
Ainvest
[New] Chatbots are expected to generate $112 billion in retail sales.
demandsage
[New] In a milestone shift, global retail media is expected to surpass TV advertising in 2025, rising 11.3% to $174.2 billion, even as TV spending inches up just 0.6%.
Baton Rouge Business Report
[New] UPI is projected to reach 1 billion transactions per day by FY27 and could account for 90% of India's retail digital payment volumes over the next five years.
Guidely
[New] Even on the retail front, Inditex is implementing a winning strategy: closing less-performing stores and investing in larger and more efficient locations by 2026.
nss magazine
[New] Retailers who use 2026 to prepare will emerge more efficient, more resilient and better positioned for the next decade.
Retail Customer Experience
[New] By 2025, more than 80% of executives in retail and consumer industries plan to use AI to improve how their businesses work.
PubMed Central (PMC)
[New] Adobe is projecting a total of $253.4 billion in holiday spending in 2025, up from $241.1 billion in 2024, while the National Retail Federation expects sales across November and December to surpass $1 trillion for the first time ever.
Newsweek
