Artificial intelligence is transforming retail at a rapid pace. By 2026, AI will not just support retail operations but will reshape how customers shop, how stores operate, and how brands connect with consumers. This post explores the key AI trends set to define retail in 2026, offering practical insights and examples that show how technology will create more personalized, efficient and engaging shopping experiences. Smart shelves in a retail store using AI to track inventory

A dBB Global & PARTNERS Leadership Perspective | 2026 From recovery to re-definition Private markets are no longer “rebounding”. They are re-forming . After several years defined by volatility, valuation resets and constrained liquidity, 2026 marks a quieter but more consequential shift: private capital is becoming structurally more complex, more operational and more intentional . At dBB Global & PARTNERS, we see this not as a cyclical turning point, but as a permanent change