[New] As AI agents become the primary intermediaries between brands and consumers and businesses, they could represent the biggest retail disruption since the introduction of ecommerce, with AI agents predicted to drive $9 trillion in sales by 2030.
FoodNavigator-USA.com
[New] The bottom line for retailers and brands: By 2030, AI will touch most online shopping in some capacity, completing up to a quarter of transactions.
Bain & Company
[New] AI agents, software that shops, compares, and purchases autonomously on your behalf, could influence $1 trillion in U.S. retail spending by 2030.
Google Business
[New] Retail media is expected to grow to $190 billion in 2026.
Marketplace
[New] In 2026, digital ads will be led by retail media.
Marketplace
[New] New markets: Florida continues 2026 ballot push; Rhode Island opens first adult-use retail licensing; Texas awards nine medical licenses creating up to 99 locations; Virginia preps 2026 legalization recommendations.
JD Supra
[New] Walmart plans to open five stores in January after opening or remodeling nine in 2025.
Arkansas Online
[New] Foodstuffs South Island will trial Leaf Rubisco Protein as an egg replacement in commercial bakery products, marking the first major retail partnership for the Canterbury-based protein producer.
CNS Media
[New] Retailers are self-digesting: Groundwork Collaborative's Jacques said US retailers are either unable or unwilling to pass on the full cost of tariffs to consumers due in part to fears of losing business.
FuTu News
[New] As consumers grow more comfortable with using AI, retail industry leaders see 2026 as a pivotal year in shaping how the emerging technology disrupts the way people shop.
eMarketer
[New] Retail in the age of agentic will remove barriers between intent, discovery and purchase, but effortless must also mean trusted.
eMarketer
[New] China's ad spend is projected to grow 6.1%, driven by short-form video and lifestyle platforms, while India accelerates at 8.6%, fuelled by retail media and major sporting events such as the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup and IPL 2026.
Marketing-Interactive
[New] Industrial production is expected to decline, partially offsetting gains from the past two months, while retail sales should continue to rise on the back of robust wage growth. / Japan
investing.com
[New] Looking ahead, the UK's mandatory healthy sales reporting - part of its 10-Year Health Plan - will take effect in 2026, creating opportunities for retailers and manufacturers to accelerate protein diversification.
FAIRR Initiative
[New] Retail sentiment remains wary, with many waiting for the proof in the form of sustained organic sales growth throughout 2026.
FinancialContent
By 2030, US B2C retail could see $1 trillion in orchestrated revenue from agentic commerce, with global projections reaching $5 trillion.
Passle
Some significant job functions expected to be automated by 2030 include call center reps, truck driving, and retail sales.
AIMultiple
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
Last updated: 25 December 2025
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