Global Scans · Retail · Weekly Summary

• [New] Social commerce revenue is projected to hit $6.2 trillion by 2030, growing at 32% annually between 2023 and 2030, reflecting the rapid expansion of social media retail and its increasing role in consumer behaviour. Los Angeles Times
• [New] In 2026, retailers will increasingly view bodycams not just as evidence-gathering tools, but as proactive incident deterrents. Retail News & More
• [New] Global e-commerce growth in 2026 will favor retailers that master localization, compliance, and resilient cross-border logistics while turning regulatory complexity and shifting currency dynamics into competitive advantage. RetailToday
• [New] By 2026, more retailers will enable options like ship from store or order in-store for home delivery, allowing them to combine inventory across locations to meet demands from any channel. InData Labs
• [New] Rapid growth in the use of AI chatbots and personal AI shopping agents: The concept of agentic commerce is developing swiftly, which is why retail analysts forecast that by 2026, one in four shoppers will rely on AI-driven chatbots when shopping. InData Labs
• [New] Retail investors are betting on the long-term potential of Tesla's AI and autonomous driving initiatives. Ainvest
• [New] Best Buy's omnichannel strategy turned a retail extinction-risk category, consumer electronics, into a growth business by focusing on service and support. Retailwire
• [New] The National Retail Federation acknowledges that shrinkage prevention technologies are being deprioritized in favor of less invasive alternatives despite proven efficacy, due to brand reputation risks. Market Data Forecast
• [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

Last updated: 26 February 2026