Event CoverageCES 2026: Retail Track Wrap-Up—Search, Experiences, Technology and Social Media John Harmon, CFA, Managing Director of Technology Research January 29, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover how the retail industry is leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive transformation and enhance the customer experience, with insights from the CES 2025 Retail Track. Read this report to uncover answers to these and other questions from CES 2026: How is AI adoption reshaping the retail landscape and what are the key ROI successes being seen? Why is search technology evolving with GenAI and Agentic Commerce, and how does this change the way consumers interact with brands? How are retailers using loyalty programs, personalization, and AI tools to create compelling and trust-based experiences? In what ways are 5G wireless and agentic AI technologies helping retailers optimize operations and improve product availability? How are social media platforms continuing to influence purchasing behavior and what strategies are early adopters using to capitalize on this shift? Data in this research report include: Data on AI adoption, recent retail ROI announcements, recent Chief AI officer appointments, AI’s contribution to GDP and several Coresight Research Surveys. Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Dick’s, Intel, Lowe’s, Lululemon, LVMH, Microsoft, Ralph Lauren, Tapestry, Target, The Gap, The Home Depot, The Estée Lauder Company, The Kroger Company, Under Armour, and Walmart. Other relevant research: Retail 2026: 10 Trends in Retail Technology Agentic Commerce—How Should Retailers Leverage GEO to Maximize AI-Engine Visibility? RetailTech: Three Technologies Landlords Can Use to Take Malls to the Next Level Store of the Future: Unlocking Performance Through Innovation Holiday 2025: Navigating Social Commerce—Top Strategies for Maximizing Engagement This Holiday Season Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 36: UK Sees 25% Fewer Closures Year Over Year3Q25 Earnings Season Wrap-Up: 84% of Companies Grow Sales, 77% Beat Top-Line Consensus in a Solid Quarter for Discount, Off-Price and Specialty Apparel6.18 Shopping Festival Helps Lift Consumer Sentiment After Recent Lows: China Consumer Survey InsightsFinancial Sentiment Improves; Plus, Online Shopping in Focus: US Consumer Survey Insights