Year of Platform Consolidation
Brands stop accumulating tools, start consolidating.
Trend 1: AI-Ready Architecture
Data architecture > AI features.
Trend 2: Wholesale Renaissance
Digital wholesale via FIRE = highest-ROI investment.
Trend 3: Sell-Out North Star
Sell-out becomes primary decision input.
Trend 4: Independence Matters
Neutral platforms without conflicts.
Trend 5: Data Moat
Every season = permanent advantage.
Brands leading in 2030 are building data foundations in 2026.

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