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Retail is entering a new era where operational excellence and AI are no longer separate conversations. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the biggest breakthroughs rarely come from removing friction. When store teams can spend less time searching, correcting, and reacting, they spend more time serving customers. I enjoyed the opportunity to share a few thoughts with RETHINK Retail on where I believe retail is headed, why execution will continue to be a competitive advantage, and how AI can amplify great store operations rather than add complexity. Thanks to the RETHINK Retail team for the conversation. I’d love to hear your perspective—what do you think will have the biggest impact on store operations over the next five years?

Personalization is all the rage in retail. Customers need to feel like you already know them when they shop your store. And that's all great ... but what good is all this knowledge if you can’t even tell what you have in stock? Associates who can find items fast. Orders that are fulfilled correctly the first time. Interactions that don’t get derailed by an inventory system that's out of sync with reality. That’s what customers really want. And accurate, real-time inventory data is what makes it possible. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ge5g50Z6Ea8 #RetailOperations #RFID #AI #CustomerExperience #RetailTech #TeamTRG

This week, the Consumer Goods Forum brought together leaders from across the consumer goods and grocery ecosystem to discuss what's next for the industry. Whether you were in the room or followed the conversations from afar, one message stood out: AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to becoming a core driver of competitiveness across retail. Our recent 'Rewiring Retail in Europe: The AI Imperative' report explores how #AI is reshaping the sector—from the rise of #agentic commerce and changing #consumer behavior to the €240–320 billion opportunity AI could unlock for European #retailers. If you're interested in what it will take to compete in retail's next era, you can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/deHGkPd9 #McKinseyatCGF #CGF

This week, the Consumer Goods Forum brought together leaders from across the consumer goods and grocery ecosystem to discuss what's next for the industry. Whether you were in the room or followed the conversations from afar, one message stood out: AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to becoming a core driver of competitiveness across retail. Our recent 'Rewiring Retail in Europe: The AI Imperative' report explores how #AI is reshaping the sector—from the rise of #agentic commerce and changing #consumer behavior to the €240–320 billion opportunity AI could unlock for European #retailers. If you're interested in what it will take to compete in retail's next era, you can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gQp4YERt #McKinseyatCGF #CGF

This week, the Consumer Goods Forum brought together leaders from across the consumer goods and grocery ecosystem to discuss what's next for the industry. Whether you were in the room or followed the conversations from afar, one message stood out: AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to becoming a core driver of competitiveness across retail. Our recent 'Rewiring Retail in Europe: The AI Imperative' report explores how #AI is reshaping the sector—from the rise of #agentic commerce and changing #consumer behavior to the €240–320 billion opportunity AI could unlock for European #retailers. If you're interested in what it will take to compete in retail's next era, you can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e4TdTSjy #McKinseyatCGF #CGF

AI is most valuable when it helps people make better decisions, not just understand more data. This is a great example of turning hidden sales opportunities into simple, actionable tasks for store teams.

The challenge isn't a lack of retail data—it's knowing which signals matter and what to do next. This is a great example of using AI to surface hidden opportunities and turn them into simple, actionable tasks.

This week, the Consumer Goods Forum brought together leaders from across the consumer goods and grocery ecosystem to discuss what's next for the industry. Whether you were in the room or followed the conversations from afar, one message stood out: AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to becoming a core driver of competitiveness across retail. Our recent 'Rewiring Retail in Europe: The AI Imperative' report explores how #AI is reshaping the sector—from the rise of #agentic commerce and changing #consumer behavior to the €240–320 billion opportunity AI could unlock for European #retailers. If you're interested in what it will take to compete in retail's next era, you can read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e9UXA5iN #McKinseyatCGF #CGF

🛍️ Retail isn't getting any simpler. Margins remain under pressure, customer expectations continue to rise, and peak seasons leave little room for operational inefficiencies. Leading retailers are responding by building more agile operations—combining specialized talent with AI to improve efficiency, enhance customer service, and scale without sacrificing quality. Swipe to see how Lean Solutions Group helps retailers meet today's challenges and prepare for what's next. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHE884v8 #StretchWhatsPossible #AI #Retail #Operations #LeanSolutionsGroup

Couldn't agree more. Retail is such a fast-paced world: thin margins, high customer expectations, and zero room to breathe during peak season. The retailers who thrive are pairing specialized talent with AI to stay agile without losing that human touch. If your company is still figuring out how to make this work, let's talk 👋