Bain & Co.: U.S. holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for first timeAn early 2026 holiday forecast has mostly good news for retailers. Supply chain disruption poses global threat – here’s howA worldwide supply chain shock would leave many businesses seriously exposed. EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Bain & Co. analyzes next-gen AI in retail marketing Leading-edge artificial intelligence models can help retailers transform their marketing efforts to better meet the needs of modern customers. Bain: How next-gen AI is disrupting the shopping journey The emergence of advanced consumer artificial intelligence tools is having a significant impact on how shoppers find and purchase products. Shoppers warm up to sponsored ads Advertisers and retail media networks have some good news as the holiday shopping seasons approaches. Bain: Non-store sales to drive 90% of holiday growth; five tips to outperform Retailers who hope to outperform this holiday season should emphasize value — no matter the price point. Holiday sales growth to be sluggish; six tips to weather the storm A new holiday sales forecast is predicting sluggish holiday growth but offers some hope for improvement. Expert Commentary: Update on U.S. ports Port congestion around the U.S. is continuing to cause issues with the global supply chain. First Look: Online ‘bride box’ retailer opens first store A direct-to-consumer, made-to-order luxury bridal brand is looking to upend the legacy bridal industry. Study: Online grocery to at least triple in next 10 years The U.S. online grocery industry has strong potential for growth, but it also has several obstacles to overcome. 1 2 3 Next Last
