The state of retail supply chains in 2026 As retailers contend with inflationary pressures from a volatile macroeconomic environment, an area in retail seeing significant change in 2026 is the supply chain. From warehouse closures to the use of AI, trends in the supply chain look different from just over a year ago when retailers were solving for excess merchandise. INCLUDED IN THIS TRENDLINE Behind the scenes of Amazon’s automated Washington warehouse Urban Outfitters’ Nuuly pursues more fulfillment center automation Retailers bet on AI for supply chain, ‘smart’ shopping
