Retail Trends 2026

Five retail trends for 2026 show how AI, digital shopping formats and new delivery concepts will permanently change the retail sector – and which opportunities retailers should seize now.

Artificial intelligence, digital shopping processes and innovative logistics concepts are increasingly shaping the customer experience. In this article, Jörg Frisch, Managing Partner at retailsolutions, highlights five key retail trends that will shape the market in 2026. From consistent data as the basis for AI applications to shorter delivery times in e-commerce, Frisch shows how retailers can strategically shape upcoming developments.