{"id":537858,"date":"2026-05-13T16:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/pt-en\/?post_type=research-and-insight&#038;p=537858"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:48:39","slug":"from-hype-to-how-retail-ai-trends-2026","status":"publish","type":"research-and-insight","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/pt-en\/insights\/research-library\/from-hype-to-how-retail-ai-trends-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"From hype to how: Retail AI trends 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-reusable header heroReusable  \"><div class=\"header-bgs\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 1500px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=1440&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 1x, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg?w=768&amp;quality=70 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 0)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/From-hype-to-how-The-new-reality-WEB-BANNER.jpg\" class=\"header-img header-img-d\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%\" loading=\"eager\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"heroPictureCardHeaderShape\"><\/div><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"box\"><div class=\"boxTagWrapper\"><div class=\"tagInfo\"><div><span class=\"box-tag\">Data and AI<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"box-title\"><h1 data-maxlength=\"34\">From hype to how: Retail AI trends 2026<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"inner-row-insight download-btn\"><div class=\"col-md-4 downloadFiles addPadding\"><a class=\"button-download--small\" type=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PoV_From-hype-to-how_Retail-AI-Trends-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><span>Download the PoV<\/span><span class=\"type\">521 KB pdf<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-2\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=1199872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=research-and-insight&amp;p=1199872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-retail-has-moved-from-ai-experimentation-to-ai-execution-and-the-winners-will-be-those-who-can-use-it-to-solve-real-business-challenges-and-deepen-connections-with-shoppers\">Retail has moved from AI experimentation to AI execution\u2014and the winners will be those who can use it to solve real business challenges and deepen connections with shoppers.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this POV, our experts explore how leading retailers are leveraging AI to deliver measurable business value by applying it thoughtfully, strategically, and at scale. Download now to reveal the retail AI trends our experts observed at NRF 2026, their predictions for the coming year, and recommendations for how retailers can navigate a changing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-new-reality-of-ai-in-retail-3-trends-to-watch\">The new reality of AI in retail: 3 trends to watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">                            <strong>Trend 1: <\/strong><br><strong>Agents get practical: Rewiring day-to-day retail execution with AI<\/strong><\/td><td>                                <strong>Trend 2: <\/strong><br><strong>Simplify to scale: Connected platforms power agentic commerce<\/strong> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/td><td>                                <strong>Trend 3: <\/strong><br><strong>All-in-one retail: Physical store | Digital tech | Human experience<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2026 marked a clear shift from AI as a feature to AI as an operating layer. See how this technology is being used to rewire retail organizations to solve real challenges like support center call surges, supply chain disruptions, and dynamic pricing. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>After years of assembling stacks of one-off tools, the industry\u2019s collective need for simplification and orchestration is winning out. Learn how AI is being used to connect systems and solutions to provide better customer experiences that deliver stronger business performance.<\/td><td>The store\u2019s role is shifting from a point of transaction to a source of trust. Explore how stores are experiencing a resurgence by providing what AI alone cannot: sensory experiences, human expertise, and real face-to-face interactions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PoV_From-hype-to-how_Retail-AI-Trends-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-is-what-purpose-driven-retail-looks-like\">This is what purpose-driven retail looks like.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Retail\u2019s AI execution has begun. 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tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3>What are the key AI trends from NRF 2026?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"expander-content\"><p>NRF 2026 highlighted three AI trends: practical AI agents for retail operations, connected platforms enabling agentic commerce, and the resurgence of physical stores as trust-building hubs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\"><div class=\"expander-box filter-box tag-active \" data-filter=\"\"><div class=\"expander-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3>What is agentic commerce?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"expander-content\"><p>Agentic commerce refers to AI systems making real-time decisions across retail operations\u2014from sourcing and pricing to fulfillment and customer service.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\"><div class=\"expander-box filter-box tag-active \" data-filter=\"\"><div class=\"expander-title\" role=\"button\" 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