Retail is being squeezed from every direction.
Margins are tight.
Customer expectations are rising.
And operational complexity is increasing fast.
At the same time, retailers are investing heavily in technologies that enable faster, more intelligent operations. In 2025, Retail & Services accounted for USD 73bn in global edge computing investments.
The latest report from Beecham Research and floLIVE explores how retailers are using edge infrastructure and globally compliant connectivity to improve operational performance across distributed retail environments.
And within the report highlights section:
- How retailers are improving operational efficiency through real-time control
- How edge infrastructure supports AI-enabled customer experiences
- Why data security, compliance, and data sovereignty are becoming business-critical
- How globally distributed connectivity supports scalable retail edge deployments
- A real-world case study on connected refrigeration and unattended retail operations at global scale
The reality?
Retail success today depends on one thing:
Speed of decision-making at the edge
Because the faster you can act, the more competitive you become.