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The retail industry stands at the precipice of great change, and there is no turning back.

In the next year, the choices you make around AI and technology will define your competitive edge for the next decade.

To help light the path ahead, this bold new report from AlixPartners and World Retail Congress has been created exclusively for leaders like you.

Part of World Retail Congress’s Knowledge Partner report series, and exploring one of the 2025 Congress' core pillars – Technology – this report cuts through the noise to deliver the practical insights you need to shape your AI and tech strategy.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • The AI applications transforming customer experience, operations, and profitability today
  • How leading global retailers are leveraging AI to reinvent business models and drive growth
  • Why building strong tech and data foundations is now a CEO-level priority
  • How to navigate emerging risks around cybersecurity, ethics, and trust in the AI era
  • What it really takes to lead your people through AI-driven change

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