Three retail trends to watch in 2026

The latest Australian Retail Outlook presents retail sector trends and insights for 2026, including digital transformation, rising customer expectations, and supply chain innovation.

The Australian Retail Outlook 2026 explores how seamless omnichannel experiences have become the norm, with leading retailers harnessing artificial intelligence (AI), while navigating supply chain volatility, and evolving sustainability standards. The report outlines three big trends in the retail space to watch in 2026: Trend 1: The era of intelligent, agentic AI is here 2026 marks the point where artificial intelligence moves from helpful to hands-on. Retailers are moving fast towards ...

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Authors: Toni Jones, Gayle Dickerson

Published Date: 05 February 2026