Event CoverageNRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show—Day 1—Everything Agentic, Plus Digital Twins, Robotics and Smart Stores John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research January 12, 2026 Reasons to ReadDiscover 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. Other relevant research: All our insights on AI in retail Visit the Coresight Research Retail Technology Hub to explore reports, data and competitive landscapes on technology. 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: Financial Confidence Reaches Five-Month High; TJX Dominates Off-Price Retail; Dollar Tree Leads Dollar Stores: US Consumer Survey InsightsRolling Metric Improves This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 41, 2025—Data GraphicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 1: Big Lots Set to Keep Some Stores Open in 2025Holiday Bites—Prime Big Deal Days, Walmart Deals, Target Circle Week and Kohl’s Cyber Deals: Consumer Participation—Data Graphic
