[New] The launch of Sales Assist, a new voice-powered AI agent for retail which will debut at Mobile World Congress 2026.
SoundHound AI
[New] If the 2021-2022 cycle was driven by retail speculation, high leverage, and narrative bubbles, then institutions generally believe that 2026 will be a year of substantial growth built by regulatory clarity, macro hedging needs, and the implementation of technological effectiveness.
MEXC
[New] Statista projects e-commerce will reach 22.6% of total retail sales worldwide by 2027.
Lovable
[New] New research from KPMG International is urging banks and retailers to form strategic partnerships - or risk falling behind - as businesses attempt to keep up with the rapid pace of change in the payments space.
KPMG
[New] While AI is already widely used across financial services, both the FCA and NVIDIA highlight that rapid advances in generative and agentic AI could significantly reshape markets, competition and how consumers interact with retail financial services.
REG Technologies
[New] Consumers expect to see plant-based foods in stores since about half of consumers are more likely to eat plant-based meals at home.
CNS Media
[New] Amazon is essentially betting that the future of retail is not just online, but autonomous-driven by AI agents that predict and fulfill customer needs before they even search for a product.
The Pilot News
[New] AI chatbot development will shorten the time between product discovery and purchase, especially in North America, where major big-box retailers are making significant investments.
InData Labs
[New] In 2026, brick-and-mortar stores will take on a new function of being experience centers, fulfilment hubs, and essential connection points within an omnichannel strategy.
InData Labs
[New] 97% of retailers plan spending increases.
Cubeo
[New] The National Retail Federation projects March container volumes will dip 5% month-on-month, with Q1 demand trailing year-ago levels by 7%.
Unicorn Currencies
[New] In 2026, more brand-led CPG companies are expected to follow the lead of Reckitt - strategically pruning their health and hygiene brand portfolios to focus on categories where they have meaningful scale and retail leverage, with the goal of building true No. 1 global brands.
Packaging Digest
Social commerce revenue is projected to hit $6.2 trillion by 2030, growing at 32% annually between 2023 and 2030, reflecting the rapid expansion of social media retail and its increasing role in consumer behaviour.
Los Angeles Times
In 2026, retailers will increasingly view bodycams not just as evidence-gathering tools, but as proactive incident deterrents.
Retail News & More
Global e-commerce growth in 2026 will favor retailers that master localization, compliance, and resilient cross-border logistics while turning regulatory complexity and shifting currency dynamics into competitive advantage.
RetailToday
By 2026, more retailers will enable options like ship from store or order in-store for home delivery, allowing them to combine inventory across locations to meet demands from any channel.
InData Labs
Rapid growth in the use of AI chatbots and personal AI shopping agents: The concept of agentic commerce is developing swiftly, which is why retail analysts forecast that by 2026, one in four shoppers will rely on AI-driven chatbots when shopping.
InData Labs
Last updated: 05 March 2026
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