There are long-term trends that course through the retail industry for years, like the evolution of the mall, and short-term trends inspired by current events, like the Trump administration’s tariffs ...

CNBC asked industry insiders including Fran Horowitz, Michelle Gass, Marc Lore, Jens Grede and Mickey Drexler for their predictions of what retail will be like in five years. They weighed in on the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gary Drenik is a writer covering AI, analytics and innovation. Conversations around retail media tend to focus on potential in ...

After years of digital acceleration, store closures and experimental formats, physical retail is entering a new phase — one defined less by experiential spectacle and more by service, relevance and ...