Retail tech: major trends for 2026

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An article by Sophie Baqué and Morgane Monteiro

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30 January 2026 à 10h41

Updated on 2 February 2026 à 16h51

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Publication: 30 January 2026 à 10h41, Updated on 2 February 2026 à 16h51

Reading time: 2 minutes

In 2026, retail can no longer afford to promise. It must deliver. Retail tech has entered the execution stage. The race for showcase innovation is over, giving way to clear priorities: operational efficiency, sustainable business models, and infrastructures capable of supporting scale-up strategies. Based on daily monitoring and around 30 interviews with retailers and industry experts, the editorial team identifies 6 structuring trends, tested against upcoming regulatory constraints, financing challenges, and technological disruptions.

An article by Sophie Baqué and Morgane Monteiro

Publication

30 January 2026 à 10h41

Updated on 2 February 2026 à 16h51

Reading time

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Publication: 30 January 2026 à 10h41, Updated on 2 February 2026 à 16h51

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