
Agentic AI in Retail: Strategy, Platforms, and Adoption in 2026
A report by McKinsey projects that by 2030, U.S. retailers could see up to $1 trillion in sales driven by AI agents, with a global impact estimated between $3 and $5 trillion. This projection has shifted how retail leaders think about artificial intelligence. The focus is no longer limited to insights or content generation. Attention is moving toward systems that can act, decide, and operate across retail functions


