Retail Media Enters New Phase As In-Store, CTV, AI Drive 2026 Growth

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Retail media is moving beyond its origins as a performance add-on and into a more mature, full-funnel advertising channel, according to a new report from Coresight Research produced in partnership with Rockbot.

The study identifies 10 trends shaping the sector in 2026 as retailers, brands and technology providers focus on scale, standardization and measurable impact across digital and physical environments.