Retail AI Council

HAVING FUN IS FUN 🍸🪩 Join us for the Last Great Retail Party of 2025! 🎉 Thursday night - October 23rd ⏰ 6:00 - 9:00 pm 📍 Apotheke NoMad in NYC. 🎟️ Tickets are going fast Retailers and DTC brands can request an invitation at https://luma.com/1w67eixo. Join retail executives from 260 Sample Sale, Alchemee (formerly The Proactiv Company), Ashley Furniture Industries, Authentic Brands Group, Barnes & Noble, Inc., Burlington Stores, Inc., Capri Holdings Limited, Centric Brands, CHANEL, The Children's Place, David Yurman, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Hammacher Schlemmer, Hermès, KHAITE, L'Oréal, Macy's, The Museum of Modern Art, Murray's Cheese, NARS Cosmetics, Nuudii System, Pandora, Printemps New York, rag & bone, Ralph Lauren, RIMOWA, Saks Fifth Avenue, Solo Brands, Steve Madden, TORY BURCH, Tourneau|Bucherer, The Vitamin Shoppe, and many more! Thanks to our partners and sponsors: eMarketing Association, CommerceNext, BlueConic, KWI, Sophelle , BluStream.io, and Blue Yonder.

Ever wonder how to get the best answers from Ask.RetailAICouncil? 💡 Swipe 👉 to see 6️⃣ tips for getting the most out of Ask.RetailAICouncil, Your AI‑Powered Retail Knowledge Partner. Check out the conversational hub for AI in retail, winning strategies, best‑practices, trend spotting, solution scouting, company intelligence, and career growth. Ask.RetailAICouncil: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eT7rD_QA #RetailAICouncil #AIinRetail #AskRetailAICouncil #Innovation #AskaQuestion #RetailerBuilt

Where is your organization at on the AI Adoption Curve? 📈 Wherever you’re at in your AI journey, join the Retail AI Council to navigate the disruptive landscape of AI technology, stay ahead of the curve, and unlock new opportunities for growth. Join the council: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/etpZeSma Have a retail question? Ask.RetailAICouncil, Your AI-Powered Retail Knowledge Partner: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eT7rD_QA #RetailAICouncil #AIinRetail #AIAdoption #Innovation 

From curiosity to transformation—Shirley Gao's journey is proof that 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. As PACSUN’s Chief Digital and Information Officer, Shirley didn’t just talk about innovation—she built it, empowering teams with Chatty, the brand’s co-created AI assistant. Chatty improved company morale and provided management with additional customer service insights. Swipe 👉 to learn more about Shirley's story and read the full blog here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esd7RmJB #RetailAI #Innovation #AIinRetail #RetailAICouncil #RetailJourney #Blog #LeadersinRetail

Retail AI Council Pulse ⚡ Every week, we track where innovation meets impact — translating news into learning moments for retailers, technologists, and operators shaping the future of commerce. 🧠 Agentic AI is creating a $180B market. Consumers are starting to shop through conversational agents like ChatGPT. Why it matters: Retailers need to make product data readable by AI systems — not just humans — if they want to surface in the next generation of “shop-by-conversation” experiences. 📊 Instacart and TikTok are merging retail media with AI. CPG advertisers can now use Instacart’s first-party data directly inside TikTok Ads Manager. Why it matters: This isn’t just ad targeting — it’s a blueprint for real-time attribution. Social + retail data = a closed loop where AI can optimize campaigns based on what actually converts. 🚚 IKEA’s parent company is investing in AI logistics. Ingka Group acquired tech firm Locus to enhance delivery routing, tracking, and resource allocation. Why it matters: Retailers are turning to AI-driven logistics platforms to predict, not just react to, demand — a critical edge in last-mile efficiency and sustainability. 💊Amazon is bringing AI into healthcare retail. New Pharmacy Kiosks at One Medical clinics use predictive stocking based on local prescription trends. Why it matters: Amazon’s move shows how AI can personalize fulfillment in regulated environments — a model that could extend far beyond healthcare. 🌍 Back Market is fighting “fast tech” with sustainability and data. Its new SoHo store educates shoppers on e-waste while showcasing refurbished devices. Why it matters: Ethical retail is shifting from slogans to metrics — expect AI-driven lifecycle tracking and carbon dashboards to become standard in sustainability storytelling. 👟 Nike’s turnaround is powered by predictive analytics. A 20 % sales surge in its running division reflects data-driven merchandising and smarter demand forecasting. Why it matters: Leadership that treats data as a creative tool, not a back-office function, is redefining what “brand intuition” means in the AI era. 🛒 B2B ecommerce is going fully digital. A global survey of 4,000 companies found that AI, social selling, and sustainability are driving the next wave of B2B modernization. Why it matters: The B2B playbook is mirroring retail — personalization, predictive insights, and values alignment are now universal buyer expectations. Retail’s next edge isn’t size — it’s situational awareness. Every system, from storefronts to supply chains, is learning in real time. Our job is to keep translating that intelligence into strategy. 💡 Follow Retail AI Council to stay informed, connected, and ahead of what’s next. 🔗 www.retailaicouncil.com #RetailAI #AIinRetail #RetailTech #RetailInnovation

⏳ We’re just 2 weeks away from the Pre-Holiday Mixer in NYC, hosted with the eMarketing Association on October 23. RSVP to enjoy an open bar and great conversation before the Q4 chaos sets in. 🎟️ https://luma.com/1w67eixo Sponsored by BlueConic and KWI

Retail AI Council Chief of Staff, Genesis Rivera, recently attended the B.I.G. Summit, hosted by WOC Retail Alliance®—where innovation and inclusion took center stage. A highlight for Retail AI Council was participating in the AI/Tech Education Certification sessions—empowering retail professionals to turn emerging technology into real-world results. The “Master Mindset” session, led by Sabrina Valdez, stood out as a call to action for retail leaders: to approach AI with curiosity, adaptability, and readiness to lead. This conference reminded us that together, we’re shaping a future where technology empowers every retailer—from the sales floor to the C-suite. Thank you for having us! Kimberly Lee Minor 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲. 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄. #RetailAICouncil #RetailInnovation #AIinRetail #WOCRetailAlliance #RetailLeadership

The One Thing that retailers need to know from Chris Renton at Clik2pay, "You really want to make it easy for customers to pay." eTail™ Toronto is the place to be. Join Retail AI Council for free at https://lnkd.in/etpZeSma.

Retailers, it’s happening 🪩 🥂 The inaugural NYC Pre-Holiday Mixer — hosted by Retail AI Council and eMarketing Association, sponsored by BlueConic — hits October 23rd. Food, cocktails, and connections before the holiday rush. 🎟️ Retailers and brand execs attend free — RSVP now: https://luma.com/1w67eixo #RetailAI #RetailLeaders #NYCEvents #RetailMixer

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼! eTail™ Toronto kicks off tomorrow and we’re ready to talk all things AI, retail, and transformation. Doug Weich, Retail AI Council Connecter, will be there connecting with retail innovators. Stop by and say hi! 👋 📍Hyatt Regency Toronto, ON 📅 October 7th-8th 📩 Send Doug a message to connect at the show 🔊 Join the conversation at https://lnkd.in/gAzkG2VY #RetailAICouncil #AIinRetail #RetailInnovation #eTail #RetailAI #Events #Connect #eTailToronto