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Global Retail Trends & Innovations 21 (2026)

For more than 20 years, Ebeltoft has been at the forefront of global retail trend analysis, supported by over three decades of deep-rooted local expertise across markets worldwide. We help retailers and brands anticipate what’s next. Preparing them not just for change, but for advantage in times of rapid transformation.

Retail is constantly evolving. Looking back, shifts are easy to recognise. Understanding and responding to them as they unfold is far more challenging, and far more critical. By continuously studying, testing and implementing innovative retail concepts around the world, the Ebeltoft Group turns global insight into practical, local action. Together, our experts help clients answer the questions that matter most today:

  • Which ideas are truly reshaping retail?
  • What do global trends mean for my market and my business?
  • How do I blend online and offline into one seamless experience?
  • How can technology strengthen—not complicate—my concept?
  • How do I rethink my business model and the role of the customer?

The 21st edition of Retail Innovations brings these questions to life through 50 of the most inspiring retail case studies from more than 20 countries. Selected by the Ebeltoft Group Jury, this year’s cases highlight the enduring power of physical retail as a brand and experience platform. Together, they reveal three defining themes shaping the future of the industry: A Better World, Easy Journeys and Engaging Destinations.

Explore how leading retailers are turning ideas into impact.
Download the report for free and discover what’s next for retail.

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