Reasons to Read

Discover five predictions poised to reshape the US retail landscape in 2026—driving growth, boosting efficiency and unlocking new revenue models in a rapidly evolving market. This report is part of our global 2026 Retail Predictions series.

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

• How will stabilizing economic conditions impact consumer demand, and which retail segments stand to benefit most?
• How is Agentic Commerce boosting conversion, speed and spending across retailers?
• How are tech-powered, experiential stores driving significant revenue and operational gains beyond traditional formats?
• Why is supply chain agility becoming a critical competitive edge—and how are top retailers building smarter, faster networks?
• How are retail media, data monetization and RaaS unlocking high-margin growth, reshaping retailer economics from the inside out?

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, Coupang, DoorDash, Estée Lauder, GrubMarket, Instacart, Kroger, Target, Walmart and Wesco.

Data in this report include: US retail sales forecasts; AI adoption in retail and store intelligence; consumer use of generative AI; supply chain impact data; retail media market size and profit margin analysis.

Other relevant research:

• Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology.
• The US Retail Sales Databank features retail sales values and year-over-year growth, in total and by sector, by year and by month. This Databank is updated monthly.
• The Market Sizes Databank offers an overview of key retail market or sector sizes, including Coresight Research projections for future years.