[New] We can expect: More user-friendly platforms Better scalability solutions Increased global participation Stronger regulations for safety In the coming years, decentralized AI marketplaces could become as common as app stores today.
Outlook India
[New] McKinsey projects agentic commerce could redirect $3 to $5 trillion in global retail spend by 2030.
Thinque
[New] The US retail media market is projected to reach $69.33 billion in 2026, growing 17.9% year over year.
JetFuel.Agency
[New] Worldwide retail technology spending is expected to hit $388 billion by 2026.
HotWax Commerce
[New] Mobile shopping represents 57% of global retail e-commerce sales and is expected to reach 62% by 2027.
Revenue Memo
[New] The click-and-collect retail market, including curbside pickup and BOPIS, is projected to total $177.9 billion in 2026, up 15.3% year over year.
Revenue Memo
[New] Washington, D.C.-Retail sales are forecast to grow 4.4% in 2026, reaching $5.6 trillion.
nationaljeweler.com
[New] Walmart announced that it's planning to remodel more than 650 of its stores around the U.S. while it also will open about 20 new stores in 2026 and early 2027.
Fox Business
[New] 6.4% short interest to float is notable, and discount retailers could be in for a moment if the world continues in the direction its heading.
Schaeffers Research
[New] Mobile POS systems are expected to handle 70% of retail transactions by Q4 2026, making upgrading your payment infrastructure a top priority.
InfoStream Global
[New] The National Retail Federation just released its 2026 retail sales forecast and the headline number is worth paying attention to: retail sales are projected to grow 4.4% in 2026, reaching $5.6 trillion.
Palm Tree Retail Store Consultants
[New] Global ecommerce sales are expected to hit $6.88 trillion in 2026, accounting for 21.1% of total retail sales.
Salsify
[New] Retail media networks are projected to account for 15.4% of all ad revenue by 2028, eclipsing television.
Indepth Research Institute
[New] TL; DR Walmart will roll out digital price tags across all its US stores by the end of 2026 to streamline pricing, reduce manual labour and improve operational efficiency.
Flipflow
Ongoing developments in the Middle East, evolving trade policies, and supply chain disruptions continue to influence pricing and availability, while innovation in retail, foodservice, and consumer products signals where growth opportunities lie.
SeafoodNews
Smartphone retail prices could climb 13% industry-wide throughout 2026 as manufacturers pass costs to consumers.
MEXC
The deployment of proven AI agents is an opportunity for UK retail banks to move away from scripted bots toward multi-step workflow execution that operates within clearly defined governance and policy boundaries.
The Fintech Times
AI's role in retail will not just lead to efficiency but could also reverse retail concentration by helping smaller brands scale faster and compete with retail giants such as Amazon, which may be overwhelmed by a new wave of nimble, AI-powered startups.
Coresight Research
Last updated: 30 April 2026
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