Ryan Somers

Retail is undergoing a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence reshapes how businesses plan, execute, and optimize merchandising strategies. In this session, we explore how AI is unlocking new value across retail operations by tightly integrating merchandising decisions with ERP systems. Learn how leading retailers are using AI to forecast demand with greater precision, optimize assortments at scale, and dynamically price products based on real-time signals. We’ll dive into how modern ERP platforms serve as the operational backbone - enabling seamless data flow across inventory, supply chain, finance, and store operations - while AI layers on intelligence to drive faster, smarter decisions.