How AI Is Reshaping Retail

Show Notes

What does it really take to bring AI into retail — not as hype, but as a business driver? In this episode, Fatih shares how Aldo is using agentic AI, demand forecasting, and markdown optimization to improve operations and decision-making. They also explore how AI systems have evolved, how retail teams are adapting, and how to measure impact beyond just dollars.

Key Takeaways

• How Aldo Group is leveraging AI for demand forecasting and markdown optimization
• The role of agentic AI in transforming retail operations
• How retail teams are adapting to AI-driven decision-making
• Measuring AI impact beyond traditional ROI metrics

Resources

• Fatih Nayebi’s website
• Foundation of Agents of AI for Retail (book)
• Scale AI (Canada’s AI supercluster)