Executive summary The cybersecurity threat landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI-powered attacks, Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities, ransomware attacks, and quantum computing threats creating unprecedented challenges for retail organizations. Traditional cybersecurity strategies are becoming obsolete as sophisticated threat actors leverage machine learning, deepfake technology, and automated attack tools to bypass conventional defenses. Emerging technologies such as behavioral analytics, AI-driven threat detection, and Zero Trust security applied to edge computing, offer powerful new defenses — but they demand significant investment and organizational change. Building adaptive security organizations and cyber resilience requires continuous learning, talent development, and integration of security practices into every aspect of business operations.…