This report offers actionable, data-backed insights from our survey of 150 supply chain leaders to help brands prepare for 2026. Geopolitical conflicts, trade disputes, and evolving consumer expectations have made peak-season volatility the standard for brands and retailers. To prepare for 2026, supply chain leaders should revisit key takeaways from the successes and challenges of 2025.  

As the retail market continues to change and e-commerce becomes more dominant, delivery disruptions have evolved from isolated inconveniences into signs of deeper structural issues across the supply chain.

These challenges are no longer confined to the last mile; instead, they often stem from fragmented upstream systems, inventory mismatches, and poor coordination between distribution, carriers and customer support. With more than 120 million packages stolen from U.S. porches last year and up to 15% of deliveries in urban areas failing to arrive, retailers face mounting pressure to protect margins and maintain customer trust.

In 2026, ecommerce brands are making bold moves to gain speed, control, and resilience. The shift toward regional fulfillment is accelerating, and the retailers that act now will set the standard for the next era of delivery.

Our new industry report from WSI | Kase reveals how 250 retail supply chain leaders are responding to tariff uncertainty, evolving trade policies, and soaring customer expectations for fast, reliable delivery.

This playbook helps retailers and brands prepare for agentic AI in 2026, with a focus on product development and supply chain operations. Learn how AI agents are moving beyond assistants to support real decision-making under human oversight and what it takes to move from pilots to scalable impact.

Inside, you’ll find 10 practical use cases and a clear path to adopt, govern, and scale agentic AI responsibly. Read the playbook to get ahead of agentic AI in retail.

Discover 7 proven strategies to transform your inventory into a competitive advantage in today’s fast-moving retail landscape. Retailers are under pressure—from unpredictable supply chains to rising customer expectations and sustainability demands. This whitepaper breaks down what’s changing in inventory management and what to do about it.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

A clear view of the biggest inventory challenges retailers face in 2026

Global trade is in flux. Tariffs are rising, supply chains are fragmenting, and regulatory demands are tightening. For retailers, the old playbook of low-cost sourcing no longer works. The winners in 2025 will be those who can pivot faster—embedding adaptability into sourcing, pricing, and fulfillment to turn disruption into competitive advantage.

Developed in collaboration with RCA partners, this report explores how shifting tariffs and trade policy are reshaping retail strategies. Featuring insights from leading experts, it reveals how retailers are building adaptive supply chains and future-ready operations.

While others debate AI’s potential, growth-focused supply chain leaders are already banking real returns. Our comprehensive report shows 46% of organizations have already implemented AI in their supply chains.

To help you understand where and how AI supply chain solutions create the most value, Deposco and Fulfillment IQ surveyed leaders across retail, ecommerce, 3PL, wholesale, and CPG industries. This report is your clear roadmap to unlock breakthrough ROI and competitive advantage.

When it comes to peak season, this year feels different for many retailers … because it is. New research from Deposco reveals that nearly half of retailers expect this peak season to be harder than 2024. Their trepidation is likely due to several converging factors, from persistent supply chain disruptions and rising transportation costs to tariffs and unpredictable consumer demands.

To prepare for a successful peak season, the leaders we surveyed are focusing on five areas so they can better navigate disruption.