NRF 2026 highlights shift to agentic AI for unified retail operations
NRF 2026 identified a move toward agentic AI systems that automate transactions, supply chains, and customer service using multi-modal data capture.
Retail Industry News — Monday, August 24, 2026
Monday, August 24, 2026
Whatnot raises $490M, doubling valuation to $11.5B
Whatnot secured $490 million in Series E and F funding rounds in 2025, increasing its valuation to $11.5 billion as live shopping adoption grew in the United States.
Gartner formalizes real-time transportation visibility as distinct market category
Gartner has established real-time transportation visibility as a formal market category, defining the segment by capabilities such as geofencing, multimodal tracking, and automated notifications.