PROMOTIONAL RESEARCH
Forty-five retail leaders from brands including Asda, Fortnum & Mason, Matalan, Morrisons, and THG have spoken exclusively with Retail Week for its annual report – Retail 2026
Despite the formidable economic, geopolitical and policy-driven challenges facing UK retail, many leaders comment that 2026 represents a turning point, a year when investment propositions, digital transformation and operational efficiencies will begin to bear fruit.
Now in its 14th year, this unmissable report reveals the strategies retailers are deploying to stay ahead, the critical investments shaping the next two years and the cultural shifts set to define retail in 2026.
Access your free copy Retail 2026 today to uncover how industry leaders are driving growth and where they are focusing their next big investments.
You will also discover:
- How the retail boardrooms of Asda, Matalan and The Works feel about 2026 trading
- Why retailers feel 10% more confident in their AI capabilities than last year
- Where retailers are investing next: from technology and stores to people and culture
- How leaders are prioritising cybersecurity and cracking down on retail crime
- Which ESG strategies are making real impact on workplace culture and customer conversion
