Retailers face a critical juncture in 2026 as AI investments surge and omnichannel integration struggles. Success hinges on operational discipline, agentic AI deployment, and overcoming technical debt in a $30 trillion market where over 80% of sales remain in physical stores.
Market Logic and Zappi have launched a strategic technology partnership leveraging agentic AI to accelerate product innovation cycles, combining automated insight synthesis with real-world consumer feedback for faster, smarter decision-making.
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
Digital in store media is turning the grocery aisle into retail’s most measurable ad channel. Kevin Bridgewater of Quad shares how dynamic screens, smart content placement, and privacy safe measurement prove sales lift and help grocers and brands win at the moment of purchase.
Breaking organizational silos is critical to omnichannel retail success, aligning teams, measurement, and strategy around how shoppers truly behave.
Cox Automotive is expanding its omnichannel retail platform to fully unify digital and in‑store car buying, enabling end‑to‑end vehicle transactions across every consumer touchpoint.
Discover why the World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences (WJAETS) is a preferred destination for engineering researchers, offering rapid publication, low fees, and broad international indexing for enhanced visibility.
Nearly 70% of middle-income Americans are struggling with the rising cost of living, prompting increased reliance on savings and credit card debt, according to new data.
Mattel fuels He‑Man buzz for its June 2026 Masters of the Universe film with a new line of movie‑based action figures that engage collectors and fans ahead of the release.
OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s consumer AI reach with new paid tiers and upcoming ad testing, reinforcing its leadership in everyday AI use.
Major League Soccer and Walmart partner to launch “Saturday Showdown,” a weekly spotlight game that kicks off in February on Apple TV.
Jennifer Garner-backed Once Upon a Farm is planning a $764 million IPO, signaling momentum in health-driven consumer brands and a recovering IPO market.
Starbucks reported better-than-expected revenue but missed on earnings, as rising customer traffic highlights the cost of its ongoing turnaround strategy.
Consumer-driven demand is propelling the rise of crypto payments in retail, with nearly 40% of merchants now accepting digital currencies and most expecting widespread adoption within five years.
Optimizing pricing, promotions, fulfillment, external traffic, and marketplace data amplifies Walmart Marketplace performance for 1P brands—driving discoverability and ecommerce growth that fortifies omnichannel success.
Learn how 1P suppliers can use Walmart Marketplace to drive ecommerce growth, control pricing, and unlock data. This episode breaks down 1P versus 3P strategy, promotions, ads, fulfillment, and brand control to build a stronger Walmart business.