centralize
verb (used with object)
to draw to or gather about a center.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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“As AI rapidly reshapes retail, we are centralizing our platforms to accelerate shared capabilities, freeing up our operating segments to be more focused on and closer to our customers and members,” said Furner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026