The ground under retail and CPG is shifting from automation to true agency—and the difference is night and day. We unpack how AI agents don’t just summarize dashboards or send alerts; they connect scattered systems, make sense of messy signals, and take action inside real workflows where time, margin, and customer trust are on the line. We walk through the find–understand–act model that’s redefining daily work. On the retail side, store teams use agents to align labor with live demand, smoot...
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The ground under retail and CPG is shifting from automation to true agency—and the difference is night and day. We unpack how AI agents don’t just summarize dashboards or send alerts; they connect scattered systems, make sense of messy signals, and take action inside real workflows where time, margin, and customer trust are on the line. We walk through the find–understand–act model that’s redefining daily work. On the retail side, store teams use agents to align labor with live demand, smoot...
Reclaiming the Merchant’s Role in a Tech-Obsessed Retail World
Digital Front Door
6 minutes
1 month ago
Reclaiming the Merchant’s Role in a Tech-Obsessed Retail World
Algorithms can rank, bid, and predict, but can they choose with taste? We open the door to a candid look at the merchant’s role in a retail world obsessed with technology, marketplaces, and media networks. From assortment strategy and pricing judgment to supplier relationships and inventory flow, we unpack the timeless skills that still separate a curated experience from a crowded feed—and how to protect them. I share why the craft hasn’t changed as much as the environment around it, and how...
Digital Front Door
The ground under retail and CPG is shifting from automation to true agency—and the difference is night and day. We unpack how AI agents don’t just summarize dashboards or send alerts; they connect scattered systems, make sense of messy signals, and take action inside real workflows where time, margin, and customer trust are on the line. We walk through the find–understand–act model that’s redefining daily work. On the retail side, store teams use agents to align labor with live demand, smoot...
