In this must-read Gartner® report, uncover the top trends defining retail success in 2025 — and how CIOs can turn disruption into opportunity.

In our view, the report highlights: 

• Empower People with Technology: Equip both associates and consumers with tools that elevate experience, productivity, and satisfaction.
• Accelerate Innovation & Collaboration: Drive agility and cross-functional collaboration with emerging technologies and smarter, faster decision-making.
• Unify the Retail Ecosystem: Eliminate silos and connect physical and digital operations to deliver seamless, unified commerce.

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Gartner, Top Retail Trends for CIOs in 2025, By Hanna Karki, Robert Hetu, Sandeep Unni, Mim Burt, Tom Nolan, Max Panther Hammond, Kelsie Marian, Jonathan Kutner, Ellen Eichhorn, Michelle DeClue, 6 February 2025

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