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  • [New] Global digital wallet transaction value is forecast to exceed $16 trillion by 2028 as usage expands across retail, remittances, and in-app payments. MEXC
  • [New] In 2026 and beyond, businesses that embrace automation through innovative providers like Perfect Sols will be best positioned to thrive in an increasingly digital retail environment. openpr
  • [New] McKinsey projects US B2C retail could see $1 trillion in orchestrated revenues from agentic commerce by 2030, though adoption may follow a slower trajectory similar to social commerce. eMarketer
  • [New] Amazon Pharmacy will expand same-day delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns, intensifying competitive pressure in retail pharmacy and recurring-services reach. Stock Titan
  • [New] How real-time, AI-powered personalization is transforming retail and why the brands that act now will dominate in 2026. Amperity
  • [New] Globally, online retail sales are forecast to reach around $6 to $7 trillion annually, accounting for more than one fifth of total retail sales worldwide. Williams Commerce
  • [New] In 2026, software will account for 46% of total retail tech budgets in the US. Forrester
  • [New] With promotions and markdowns becoming common tactics to drive foot traffic and clear out aging inventory, the trend of increased discount rates is expected to persist into 2026 as retailers prioritize short-term sales volume over pricing power. McGowan Wholesale
  • [New] Retail cross-border payment flows are forecast to reach $64.5 trillion by 2032. Electronic Payments International
  • [New] Today, nearly 79% of retail transactions are conducted digitally, supported by continued double-digit growth driven by Vision 2030 reforms. Economy Middle East
  • [New] By 2028, omnichannel retail media spending is expected to surpass 24.4%. eStore Factory - Amazon Consutling Agency
  • [New] U.S. online sales are projected to reach nearly one quarter of total retail sales by 2030. Retailnews.ai
  • [New] Success in 2026 will require retail to be fundamentally rewired with new structures, new relationships, and more flexible value chain connections that prioritize resilience and real time relevance. Retailnews.ai
  • [New] AI platforms will account for $20.9 billion in retail spending in 2026. Ekamoira
  • [New] Agentic commerce could redirect $3 to $5 trillion in global retail spend by 2030, with $1 trillion coming from the U.S. alone. Ekamoira
  • [New] Retail leaders who want to win in 2026 will find ways to scale up their AI initiatives and swiftly embed them into their operations. eMarketer
  • [New] AI platform-driven retail ecommerce sales will grow 278.1% in 2026 to reach $20.57 billion. eMarketer
  • [New] As AI becomes more embedded in retail operations in 2026, success will depend less on the technology itself and more on how prepared organizations are to use it. Clarkston Consulting
  • [New] 98% of retail executives expect to achieve full AI deployment by 2028. Clarkston Consulting

Last updated: 19 February 2026



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