Awards & Industry Recognition

2026 Gartner Market Guides for Retail Forecasting, Allocation and Replenishment, short and long-life-cycle products

Jonathan Kutner, Senior Director Analyst at Gartner, highlights a shift in retail planning from static processes to continuous, data-driven decision making. The report cites invent.ai as a Representative Vendor, showcasing how AI-driven platforms that integrate forecasting, allocation and replenishment help retailers optimize inventory, improve margins and respond quickly to changing demand. Retailers and industry professionals can consult the full Gartner Market Guide to explore emerging trends and best practices shaping the future of retail planning.

Playbook: AI for Productivity in Retail—Eight Areas of Opportunity

John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research at Coresight Research, highlights eight key areas—including warehouse management, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, loss prevention, shelf monitoring and AI-driven merchandising—demonstrating how AI can enhance efficiency, lower costs and drive profitability across the retail ecosystem.

Top 125 Generative AI Applications

AI Multiple’s study on generative AI applications in supply chain management features invent.ai's work with FLO, a leading footwear retailer. Our AI-driven demand forecasting solutions helped FLO reduce lost sales by 12%, optimize inventory levels, improve stock distribution across their network and increase net profit by 4.7%.

The study demonstrates how AI enables businesses to predict demand, streamline supply chains and minimize overstocking and waste.

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in inventory management: practical tips

AI is revolutionizing inventory management by improving demand forecasting, real-time stock visibility and warehouse automation, helping companies reduce inefficiencies and free up capital. In this report, Datafloq examines the use of AI in inventory operations, with a highlight on how invent.ai is helping FLO, one of Europe’s largest footwear retailers.

The report also covers AI-driven scenario simulations and dynamic warehouse layouts that improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. Overall, AI helps minimize stockouts, prevent excess inventory, automate repetitive tasks and support sustainable, compliant supply chains.