The future of retail intelligence: where margins will be won in 2026–27

See how leading retailers are using real-time intelligence and AI-driven BI to expand margins, outpace volatility, and turn data agility into competitive advantage.

The Leaders of 2026 Won’t Be the Most Data-Rich - But the Most Data-Agile.

Retail’s next inflection point is here.

The 2026-27 Retail BI Forecast explores how pricing precision, AI automation, and real-time insight are redefining what success looks like in retail intelligence.

Built from insights across global retail networks and over two decades of experience powering the world’s leading retail intelligence providers, this executive forecast shows:

  • What’s changing across global retail data and analytics ecosystems
  • Which BI capabilities drive measurable margin expansion
  • How to future-proof your BI strategy before your competitors do
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    Who should read this forecast

    This forecast is designed for decision-makers shaping the future of retail intelligence:

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    Data sourcing & Aggregation

    Your business needs accurate, risk-free data to make informed decisions. We help you source, clean, and integrate high-quality datasets at scale using APIs, automation, and AI-driven scrapers—all with strict ethical and security standards.

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    Data sourcing & Aggregation

    Your business needs accurate, risk-free data to make informed decisions. We help you source, clean, and integrate high-quality datasets at scale using APIs, automation, and AI-driven scrapers—all with strict ethical and security standards.

    Exclusive &
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    Our data is built to power advanced analytics, Machine Learning & business intelligence.

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    Our data is built to power advanced analytics, Machine Learning & business intelligence.

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