Global Scans · Retail · Weekly Summary

• [New] FIS cites McKinsey forecasts predicting that agentic commerce could generate up to $1 trillion in orchestrated US retail revenue by 2030, and potentially $3 trillion to $5 trillion globally. The Fintech Times
• [New] By 2026, the biggest threat to IoT in retail is no longer connectivity, but Data Gravity and Cyber-Physical Security. Emerline
• [New] By 2026, the integration of IoT with AI and Edge computing will move retail operations from reactive to proactive. Emerline
• [New] After announcing in September that it would close hundreds of less profitable stores, Starbucks said it now expects to open up to 175 new U.S. coffee shops in 2026 and around 400 in 2028. Boston Herald
• [New] SpaceX's scale and brand recognition could attract both institutional and retail investors worldwide. The Milli Chronicle
• [New] The economic cost of food waste across the global retail and food supply chain is forecast to reach $540 billion in 2026, up from $526 billion last year. Site name
• [New] In 2026, the future of retail will be defined by technology, data-driven insights, and customer-centric strategies. Blog
• [New] In 2026, retail automation will be important for businesses aiming to grow efficiently, reduce costs, and maintain accuracy across operations. Blog
• [New] Retail growth in 2026 will be driven by data accuracy and advanced analytics, not guesswork. Blog
• [New] As retail media matures, success in 2026 will depend less on expanding inventory and more on how effectively retailers adapt their infrastructure. Mirakl
• [New] In 2026, more non-retail companies will enter the retail media space. Mirakl
• [New] While one store opening is unlikely to faze Walmart, which has 4,600 stores throughout the U.S., it could be the start of something that scales with other locations and eventually becomes a competitive threat. Digiday
• [New] Starbucks expects to open more than 575 new U.S. stores over the next three years. Anchorage Daily News
• [New] Amazon could use a large retail store it is preparing to open in suburban Chicago to fulfill a large volume of online orders. Grocery Dive
• [New] In 2026, retailers will face another year of rapid technological advances, requiring organisational agility, resilience to change and a strong digital culture. Telefonica Tech S.L.U.
• [New] Retail media revenues in Spain are expected to grow by 17% annually in 2026. Telefonica Tech S.L.U.
• [New] On balance, we forecast a 4.2% retail sales gain in Alberta in 2026. ATB Financial
• [New] By 2026, the balance of retail influence will tip from brands to creators. Grazitti Interactive
• [New] Retail & Consumer Goods segment is expected to grow fastest from 2026-2033 as companies adopt digital transformation and advanced product design solutions to meet changing consumer preferences. Yahoo Finance
• [New] In-store media accelerates as the next major retail media growth frontier: By 2026, retailers will expand in-store media through deeper partnerships with signage and content platforms and use AI to tailor messages to real-time traffic and shopper behaviour. Supermarket News
• [New] The wholesale and retail trade is the fastest-growing vertical at a 5.68% CAGR (2026-2031), with omnichannel integration of DC and store-replenishment models. GlobeNewswire

Last updated: 05 February 2026