Merchandising & Store Ops Monday, August 24, 2026

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.

The numbers

15 Honeywell’s flagship booth demonstrated 15 real-world retail scenarios.
1,000+ NRF 2026 featured 1,000+ exhibitors.
40,000 NRF 2026 had 40,000 visitors.

Sources

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