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The rules of retail pricing are shifting in 2025. With tariffs back in the mix and inflation testing margins, retailers face tough decisions. How do you stay competitive without compromising profitability? Our latest blog dives into strategies that work—think AI-driven pricing, tariff management, and smarter decision-making tools. If you’re looking for practical insights to navigate these challenges and come out ahead, this is your guide. Read the complete blog: https://lnkd.in/gbJYFAbA #RetailStrategy #AIInRetail #PricingOptimization #TariffManagement

Struggling with margin drain and ineffective promotions? You're not alone. Retailers are losing profits due to outdated strategies that don’t adapt to shifting demand. See how Impact Analytics' AI-native promotion planning helped a major discount retailer cut margin drain by 10%, optimize pricing, and maximize ROI—all while keeping customers engaged. With advanced analytics, they fine-tuned promotions, forecasted demand, and made data-backed decisions. Download Your Copy to Read More: https://lnkd.in/gzTrfGMQ #Retail #AI #SmartPromotions #ProfitOptimization #AIforRetail #ThinkDifferently

WWD today covered our announcement that Impact Analytics will integrate InventorySmart into a course at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Students in the Fashion Planning & Allocation course will gain hands-on experience with AI-native demand planning, inventory optimization, and data-driven decision-making, bridging classroom learning with real-world retail innovation. "FIT’s forward-thinking approach to incorporating AI into its curriculum underscores its commitment to staying at the forefront of retail and fashion innovation. We’re honored to support FIT’s mission and contribute to the educational growth of tomorrow’s retail experts," said Prashant A., CEO of Impact Analytics. 🔗 Read the full coverage: https://lnkd.in/gE-k8c4i #FashionTech #AIinRetail #FutureOfFashion #EdTech #RetailInnovation #ImpactAnalytics #FIT #ThinkDifferently

⏳ Still using outdated legacy methods for merchandise financial planning? The time to innovate is now! Traditional processes can't keep up with retail’s complexity and speed of change. AI-native MFP tools are revolutionizing planning, offering: ✅ Real-time demand forecasting with unmatched accuracy ✅ Optimized inventory levels and cost reduction by 10–40% ✅ Enhanced efficiency—saving time and boosting decision-making Discover how to future-proof your strategy and achieve a competitive edge with smarter planning approaches. 📘 Explore these insights in the “Harness AI for Smarter Merchandise Financial Planning in Retail” white paper. 👉 Access the paper now: https://lnkd.in/gAtMq5Sh #AIinRetail #SmartPlanning #RetailInnovation  #FinancialForecasting #ThinkDifferently #AgenticAI

Your inventory decisions shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Stock too much, and you’re marking down the excess. Stock too little, and you lose sales and miss out on revenue. Either way, your margins take the hit. With an AI-native cloud-based inventory system, you’re always in control. Real-time insights mean you can track stock levels, respond to demand shifts, and prevent costly overstock or shortages—no spreadsheets, no human errors. Just smarter, faster decisions from anywhere. Make your inventory work for you, not against you. Read the blog to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gJn4WFxd #ThinkDifferently #AgenticAI #InventoryManagement #AI #RetailTech

Modern Retail recently featured our research on the impact of GLP-1 medication on retail size curves. GLP-1 consumption is driving a major shift, making an already volatile market even more unpredictable. Retailers must think differently about their inventory planning, right now. Over the next five years, we’ll see a 10% shift towards shrinking waist lines and smaller-sized clothing—and the impact to retail profits will only grow if action isn’t taken today. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g2Je7Hvw #SizeCurveShift #RetailTrends #GLP1Impact #InventoryPlanning #ThinkDifferently 

When everything’s on track… but the track has other plans. 😅 In retail, many things are unpredictable—but your business strategy doesn’t have to be. With GenAI-powered reporting, get real-time insights, automated data analysis, and on-demand reports—within clicks. No more guesswork, just smarter, faster decisions. 🔍 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gX4JHCCu #BusinessReality #ExpectationVsReality #AIinBusiness #ThinkDifferently #AgenticAI

Agentic AI doesn’t just support your decisions, it can make them for you. It acts autonomously, adapts in real time, and continuously improves without human input. It rewrites workflows, fine-tunes strategies, and reshapes operations by understanding context and acting instantly. Imagine a system that predicts market shifts, optimizes inventory, and adjusts pricing—all without waiting for approval. Explore how Agentic AI is transforming business. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9Mmqm2w #AgenticAI #AutonomousIntelligence #AIInnovation #FutureofBusiness #ThinkDifferently

📉 Forecasting errors don’t just mean inventory inefficiencies—they cost growth. Legacy methods leave retailers vulnerable to demand fluctuations, stockouts, and missed revenue. AI-native forecasting turns uncertainty into opportunity. 📘 Read this and discover: ✅ Strategies to reduce lost sales by 20% and boost margins by 6% ✅ How AI slashes forecasting time by 90% with unmatched accuracy ✅ The framework for confident demand planning that drives results 💡 Predict smarter. Plan better. Succeed faster. 👉 Download the paper to read more today: https://lnkd.in/gc6JGEcW #AIForecasting #RetailGrowth #DemandPlanning #InventoryOptimization #ThinkDifferently #AgenticAI

About last night… What an exceptional AIR Dinner at the award-winning Botanist in Vancouver! We brought together retail leaders to discuss how we can shape the future together with agentic AI. Next up: London, Seattle, NYC, and Chicago. Interested in joining the conversation? Request to join on our website here: https://lnkd.in/ghdnznbm #ThinkDifferently #AIR #ImpactAnalytics