INSIGHTS & TRENDS

Retail Intelligence Library

Browse the full archive of trend reports, forecasts, and category analysis — curated for retail management professionals.

STRATEGY

AI-Driven Category Management in 2026

Machine learning is reshaping how category managers allocate shelf space and forecast demand with unprecedented precision.

5 min readJune 24, 2026
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FORECAST

2026 Retail Forecast: Five Macro Shifts Redefining the Sector

From value-seeking consumers to supply chain resilience, the forces shaping retail's next chapter are already in motion.

6 min readJune 23, 2026
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ANALYSIS

Year-over-Year: Grocery vs. General Merchandise Performance

A deep-dive comparison of category performance metrics across 2024 and 2025 reveals diverging consumer priorities.

7 min readJune 22, 2026
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TECHNOLOGY

Computer Vision at the Shelf: Adoption Rates and ROI

How leading retailers are deploying computer vision for planogram compliance and loss prevention at scale.

5 min readJune 21, 2026
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NEW CATEGORIES

The Health & Wellness Aisle Reinvented

Consumer demand for functional nutrition is driving a fundamental rethink of health category architecture across all retail formats.

4 min readJune 20, 2026
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TREND WATCH

Social Commerce Matures: From Impulse to Intent

The second wave of social commerce is defined by discovery-to-purchase journeys that rival traditional e-commerce conversion rates.

6 min readJune 18, 2026
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STRATEGY

Private Label Renaissance: Building Margin in a Competitive Market

Retailers are investing heavily in own-brand development as a strategic lever for margin improvement and customer loyalty.

5 min readJune 17, 2026
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FORECAST

Q3 2026 Outlook: Consumer Spending Patterns Under Pressure

Macroeconomic headwinds are reshaping discretionary spend, with implications for category prioritisation and promotional strategy.

4 min readJune 15, 2026
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