U S Retail Trends

Deloitte: Holiday e-commerce to reach up to $319B in 2026–27

Deloitte expects online holiday sales to grow 7.5% to 8.4% from November through January, well ahead of the 4% to 4.8% it projects for all retail.

Club stores drove nearly half of the growth in $330B U.S. store-brand sales

Circana puts U.S. private label at $330B and 24% of units, with club stores driving nearly half of private brand growth and the pace set to ease through 2026.

Fuel-selling convenience stores hit an eight-year high even as total count slips

NACS counts 151,975 U.S. c-stores, down 0.2%, but fuel-selling locations rose 0.6% to 122,620. The mix reshapes forecourt, payments, and foodservice bets.

Whatnot hits $20 billion valuation as live-auction commerce goes mainstream retail

Whatnot raised $545M at a $20B valuation, nearly doubling in months, as live-auction commerce forces enterprise retailers to rethink digital selling.

EBay closes Depop acquisition and raises 2026 GMV outlook to 11.5%-12.5% growth as online resale consolidates

EBay reported Q2 revenue of $3.13B and lifted its 2026 GMV growth forecast after closing its Depop deal, while Etsy cut 12% of staff and Cencosud hit 31M loyalt

Marketplaces are growing twice as fast as traditional online shops, and every major platform just made a move

Marketplaces outpace standalone shops 2-to-1. eBay buys Depop, TikTok tests Prime-style subscriptions, and DoorDash wins FAA drone approval.

Conversational commerce, retail media, and a 0.2% June sales print are rewriting the enterprise retail playbook

Three converging forces, AI chat shopping, booming retail media, and a soft June sales number, are forcing enterprise retail operators to act now.

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For a brand as globally recognized as Victoria's Secret, the challenge is not getting noticed. It is staying meaningful.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized sales as AI and computer vision reshape B2B ecommerce in 2026

Amazon Business, Instacart, and agentic AI are rewriting the rules of B2B and grocery ecommerce, here's what operators need to know.

Instacart's Arpalus acquisition signals AI-driven shelf intelligence is now table stakes for grocery operators

Instacart acquires computer vision firm Arpalus as AI-influenced retail ecommerce accelerates, reshaping what grocery and retail operators must evaluate now.

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Marketplace dominance and mobile growth are reshaping enterprise e-commerce strategy

Nearly half of brands now name marketplaces as their top channel, and mobile commerce continues to expand its share of online spending.

B2B ecommerce pulse: AI agents, marketplace expansion, and digital investment drive mid-2026 momentum

From Kawasaki Engines' 500% AOV jump to a $20.4T global market, B2B ecommerce is accelerating fast in mid-2026.

From Power Shopping to Place-Making: Tanger’s Stephen Yalof on the New Outlet Experience

For decades, the outlet trip had a familiar rhythm: get in the car, drive beyond the city, hunt for deals and come home with bags full of discounted finds. But that old model is giving way to something more layered. As retailers reinvest in store experiences to give consumers mor

A Gen Alpha Take on Experiential Retail: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Missing

Gen Alpha is no longer a future consumer segment—they are already shaping how retail and entertainment experiences are designed today. Research from MG2 shows that a whopping 70% of Gen Alpha influence what adults in their lives purchase, reshaping brand decisions faster than many companies are prepared for. As experiential retail continues to evolve—with…

Delivering Moments That Matter: The Art of Joy, Memory, and Meaning at Anthropologie Home

These days, ‘home’ means more than just four walls. It’s where people reset, gather, and express who they are—raising the bar for what they expect from the brands that help shape those spaces. Consumers are no longer just buying décor—they’re investing in meaning, memory, and moments that last. Research continues to show that people…

Scaling A Heritage Brand: Bringing a Local Lens to Growth Strategy

Retail is evolving at a lightning pace, with consumer expectations higher and more informed than ever before. Deloitte research shows that 80 percent of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, with those customers spending up to 50 percent more. For heritage retailers, this shift presents both opportunity and challenge: how do you honor local…

Self-Service BOPIS and Other Retail Trends

Retailers are reimagining fulfillment as consumers demand faster, frictionless ways to shop across channels

The Global BOPIS Market

Retailers are capturing a $700 billion opportunity by 2027 as consumers increasingly blend online shopping with in-store convenience

Milani Cosmetics Redefines Beauty Standards with a Commitment to Inclusivity, Innovation, and Cross-Generational Appeal

Beauty brands that embrace real diversity are capturing consumer loyalty while those clinging to outdated standards risk irrelevance

Netflix House: Can Streamers Turn Their IPs into Successful Experiential Retail?

Entertainment companies are betting that immersive fan experiences can become a sustainable revenue stream beyond the screen

A New Era of Retail is the Rise and Integration of Social Commerce

Live streaming and social platforms are fundamentally reshaping how brands connect with shoppers in real time

Retail Marketing Gamification is the Battleground for Customer Loyalty and Attention. How Do Retailers Win?

Interactive experiences and point systems are reshaping how retailers capture customer loyalty in an increasingly competitive marketplace

Transforming Ear Piercings into a Tailored Journey: How Studs is Redefining the Industry with ‘Earscaping’

A personalized approach to ear piercing is reshaping how retailers cater to consumers seeking both comfort and self-expression in their jewelry choices

From Cart to Click: Retailers Must Enhance Operational Efficiency and Data Management in the Age of Grocery Ecommerce

Grocery retailers face mounting pressure to streamline operations and harness customer data as online shopping accelerates across the sector

A New York Pop-Up Experience Where “Motion is Magic”: Kizik’s Innovative Approach to Footwear and Retail Expansion Takes the Stage

A footwear brand merges cutting-edge retail technology with hands-on customer experiences to redefine how shoppers discover their next pair

Revolutionize Customer Engagement Through Digital Augmentations in Physical Retail

Physical retailers are blending digital tools with in-store shopping to create experiences that match online convenience while preserving the human touch

Trending Soon: Solving Customers’ Needs and Creating Personalized Shopping Experiences is the Future of Retail

Retailers who master personalized, frictionless experiences gain a competitive edge in customer retention and revenue growth

Loyalty in Retail: Mastercard is Shaping the Future of Retail by Creating Meaningful Connections with Customers

Retailers are leveraging personalized data and technology to build deeper customer relationships and drive loyalty in an increasingly competitive market

Domino’s Leads the Pack in Digital Innovation by Embracing AI Across All Operations for Unmatched Efficiency

The pizza chain's comprehensive AI strategy demonstrates how intelligent automation can streamline every aspect of operations, from customer ordering to kitchen