Reasons to Read

Discover how AI and digital transformation are reshaping the retail landscape in 2026, with day one insights from NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show.

Read this report to discover answers to these and other questions:

• What is the next evolution of AI-driven retail, and how does it impact the shopping journey?
• How are industry leaders like PepsiCo, PayPal, and Wayfair approaching end-to-end digital transformation with AI?
• What role do partnerships play in accelerating AI adoption across retail operations?
• How can network connectivity, including 5G, influence the success of agentic AI in retail environments?
• What impact are digital twins and robotics having on physical retail spaces and in-store operations?

Companies mentioned in this report include: AWS, dm-drogerie markt, Microsoft, Nvidia, PayPal, PepsiCo, Siemens, Shopify, T-Mobile, Target, The Home Depot, The Children’s Place, URBN, Walmart and Wayfair.

Data in this report include: AI-driven platform growth; network connectivity statistics; operational efficiency gains through digital twins; AI adoption rates in retail.

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• All our insights on AI in retail
• Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology.