{"id":4299627,"date":"2025-06-26T17:23:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T15:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/insight\/how-retailers-can-use-tech-to-predict-adapt-and-win\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T13:58:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T11:58:54","slug":"how-retailers-can-use-tech-to-predict-adapt-and-win","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-dk\/insight\/how-retailers-can-use-tech-to-predict-adapt-and-win\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u2018AI\u2019 in uncertainty: How retailers can practically use tech to predict, adapt, &amp; win"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-insight-intro\">\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"block-insight-intro__meta\"\n\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\">\n\t\t<div\t\t\tclass=\"block-insight-intro__badge bg-refreshed-cyan\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none'><mask id='3a72ca2e-6927-4b14-9d63-99a32ea39227' style='mask-type:alpha' maskUnits='userSpaceOnUse' x='0' y='0' width='16' height='16'><path fill='#D9D9D9' stroke='#fff' d='M.5.5h15v15H.5z'\/><\/mask><g mask='url(#3a72ca2e-6927-4b14-9d63-99a32ea39227)'><path d='M4.167 11.167H8.5v-1H4.167v1Zm6.666 0h1V4.834h-1v6.333ZM4.167 8.5H8.5v-1H4.167v1Zm0-2.667H8.5v-1H4.167v1Zm-1.295 7.834c-.337 0-.622-.117-.855-.35a1.163 1.163 0 0 1-.35-.855V3.539c0-.337.116-.622.35-.856.233-.233.518-.35.855-.35h10.256c.337 0 .622.117.855.35.234.234.35.519.35.856v8.923c0 .336-.116.622-.35.855-.233.233-.518.35-.855.35H2.872Zm0-1h10.256a.196.196 0 0 0 .141-.064.196.196 0 0 0 .064-.141V3.539a.196.196 0 0 0-.064-.141.195.195 0 0 0-.14-.065H2.871a.196.196 0 0 0-.141.065.196.196 0 0 0-.064.14v8.924c0 .051.021.098.064.14.043.043.09.065.14.065Z' fill='currentColor'\/><path d='M2.667 12.667V3.333m1.5 7.834H8.5v-1H4.167v1Zm6.666 0h1V4.834h-1v6.333ZM4.167 8.5H8.5v-1H4.167v1Zm0-2.667H8.5v-1H4.167v1Zm-1.295 7.834c-.337 0-.622-.117-.855-.35a1.163 1.163 0 0 1-.35-.855V3.539c0-.337.116-.622.35-.856.233-.233.518-.35.855-.35h10.256c.337 0 .622.117.855.35.234.234.35.519.35.856v8.923c0 .336-.116.622-.35.855-.233.233-.518.35-.855.35H2.872Zm0-1h10.256a.196.196 0 0 0 .141-.064.196.196 0 0 0 .064-.141V3.539a.196.196 0 0 0-.064-.141.195.195 0 0 0-.14-.065H2.871a.196.196 0 0 0-.141.065.196.196 0 0 0-.064.14v8.924c0 .051.021.098.064.14.043.043.09.065.14.065Z' stroke='currentColor' stroke-width='0.25' fill='none'\/><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t<span class=\"text-sans-14\">\n\t\t\t\tInsights\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<h1\tclass=\"text text-sans-60 block-insight-intro__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >The \u2018AI\u2019 in uncertainty: How retailers can practically use tech to predict, adapt, &amp; win<\/h1><div class=\"author block-insight-intro__author\" data-animation=\"slide-fade\">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tclass=\"author__portrait\"\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/jon-matt-duo-150x150.jpg\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Jon Judah, SVP of Clients &amp; Technology at DEPT\u00ae\"\n\t\t\/>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"author__text\">\n\t\tJon Judah, SVP of Clients &amp; Technology at DEPT\u00ae\t\t<br \/>\n\t\tMatt Cohn, Shopify Merchant Solutions Lead\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"block-insight-intro__insight-meta\" data-animation=\"slide-fade\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-insight-intro__insight-meta-item\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-insight-intro__insight-meta-label\">\n\t\t\t\t\tDate\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\tJune 26, 2025\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<img\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Shopify-Insight-Featured-2-1920x1080-1.jpg\"\n\t\talt=\"The \u2018AI\u2019 in uncertainty: How retailers can practically use tech to predict, adapt, &amp; win\"\n\t\tclass=\"block-insight-intro__featured-image\"\n\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"start\"\n>\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >In an era marked by volatility, uncertainty isn\u2019t a passing phase. It\u2019s the backdrop for every strategic decision.<\/p><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>From sudden tariff hikes to shifting supply chains and erratic consumer spending patterns, retailers are increasingly asked to navigate the unknown while still delivering growth. Traditional playbooks, which rely on historical performance or long-range static planning, are no longer sufficient. Economic conditions can change overnight. And with them, the rules of competition.<br><br>But if the past few years have taught us anything, it\u2019s this: uncertainty doesn\u2019t have to be paralyzing. Reckitt turned pandemic chaos into a proving ground for AI, using predictive tools to rebalance production and cut waste. More recently, Walmart has leveraged price analytics to redefine value and gain traction with higher-income shoppers.<br><br>Both show that uncertainty can be a competitive advantage if you\u2019re set up to predict and adapt faster than everyone else.<br><br>DEPT\u00ae\u00a0and Shopify are working together on a global scale to help retailers tackle these challenges and turn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/partner\/shopify\/\">uncertainty into opportunity<\/a>.<br><br>This includes helping retailers take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-dk\/solutions\/ai-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advantage of AI<\/a>. Done right, AI is not just a tool for efficiency. It\u2019s a capability that helps retailers <em>see around corners<\/em>, anticipate change, and take decisive action before competitors even sense the shift. AI can process vast, complex data sets quickly and objectively, uncovering patterns and predicting outcomes that humans might miss due to bias or limited capacity.<br><\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<h2\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >From gut feelings to data-led foresight<\/h2><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>Modern commerce moves fast. U.S. retail e-commerce sales for 2025 <a href=\"https:\/\/capitaloneshopping.com\/research\/ecommerce-statistics\">are expected<\/a> to total $1.47 trillion, up 9.78% from 2024.<br><br>What worked last season might not work next week. Relying on gut instinct or outdated data can\u2019t keep up with shifting consumer behavior, supply chain pressures, and rising costs. Today\u2019s retailers need smarter tools that bring real-time insights into planning, pricing, and profitability so they can move with the market, not chase it.<br><br>AI-powered forecasting models are helping retailers move beyond guesswork. For instance, Kraft Heinz, a Shopify customer, uses an AI platform called Lighthouse to optimize supply chain efficiency. <br><br>Furthermore, Sidekick, Shopify&#8217;s AI assistant, enables brands to perform complex, multi-step reasoning by integrating data from multiple sources. By ingesting real-time signals, from supplier behavior to regional cost fluctuations, predictive tools can simulate multiple scenarios and guide smarter choices.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy has-less-t-space\"\n\tdata-variant=\"left-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/90-million-potential-revenue-hm.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"90 Million in revenue potential\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>Want to understand how a new round of tariffs will affect your total landed cost across three suppliers? Or how a shift in consumer demand will impact cash flow next quarter? <br><br>Tools that integrate AI with supply chain, finance, and operations data can now deliver total cost of ownership comparisons, efficiency forecasts, and margin modeling in minutes.<br><br>For example, global home and office furniture brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-dk\/case\/an-analytics-transformation-and-brand-integration-for-millerknoll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MillerKnoll<\/a> worked with DEPT\u00ae\u00a0to build a new data platform as the \u201csingle source of truth\u201d to support its three core data products. <br><br>Custom dashboards gave them a picture of retail and contract sales across their suite of products, as well as all email and social media marketing activity and results. We also created a machine learning model that could predict what customers would be more or less likely to make additional purchases in the future. This analysis identified roughly $90 million cross-brand revenue potential for MillerKnoll.<br><br>This isn\u2019t abstract strategy. It\u2019s about giving retail leaders the visibility to answer real-time questions with confidence and defend their margins before external conditions take control.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy has-less-b-space\"\n\tdata-variant=\"center-aligned-asset\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<h2\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Why adaptability needs to be built into the stack<\/h2><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>Of course, foresight is only useful if you can act on it fast. That\u2019s where many commerce organizations get stuck.\u00a0<br><br>Too often, legacy tech systems\u2014monolithic platforms, hard-coded integrations, rigid workflows\u2014become barriers to change. When it takes months (and millions) to reconfigure basic operations, even the best predictive insight ends up lost in translation.<br><br>In contrast, retailers who embrace modular, flexible architectures can adapt in real time.<br><br><strong>Just look at Pit Viper:<\/strong> when the brand needed to modernize its storefront and launch a major product drop on a tight timeline, it used a composable Shopify solution with pre-built components and integrations to relaunch at warp speed, without sacrificing its distinct personality or scalability. Whether it\u2019s rebalancing fulfillment routes, adapting checkout flows, or relaunching a digital flagship, flexibility makes it possible to evolve without overhauling.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pit-viper-shopify-site.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Pit Viper Shopify site\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy__media js-block-assets-and-copy-media\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-animation=\"scale-fade\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy has-less-t-space\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>This kind of adaptability is critical. Especially when the cost of inaction can mean missed revenue, stranded inventory, or lost customer trust.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<h2\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Automation that drives resilience, not just efficiency<\/h2><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>AI\u2019s role in retail isn\u2019t limited to prediction. Increasingly, it powers the systems that enable real-time responses.<br><br>We\u2019re seeing brands use AI to rebalance inventory across warehouses based on live demand signals, to dynamically localize product pages in response to new regulatory disclosures, and to adjust pricing based on shifting input costs. Not quarterly, but daily.<br><br>For one DEPT\u00ae client, who has many SKUs and whose business is highly seasonal, this has meant identifying the sales of core products\u2014the ones that sell well in any season\u2014as bellwether metrics for overall consumer sentiment. They are tracking these sales more closely as an indicator of potential volatility that could otherwise be masked by the many other variables in their business.<br><br>Further, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/news\/summer-25-edition-dev\">Shopify\u2019s new Storefront MCP<\/a> lets retailers build specialized AI shopping agents that can search products, answer customer questions, and build carts, all in real-time. These agents securely access product catalogs and store information to simplify the shopping experience and unlock new, high-fidelity sales channels.<br><br>The goal isn\u2019t to replace human judgment. It\u2019s to automate what should be responsive so that people can focus on what should be intentional.<br><br>Retailers that win in this environment will be those that connect prediction to execution. Not just forecasting what might happen, but designing systems that adjust course when it does.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<h2\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Five ways to build a smarter, more responsive organization<\/h2><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>For retail and DTC leaders navigating global volatility, here are five steps to take now:<\/p>\n<ul\n\tclass=\"list text-sans-24 block-list__list\"\n\t>\n\t<li><strong>Audit your forecasting capabilities.<\/strong> Are you overly reliant on lagging indicators? Modern forecasting needs to include scenario modeling, regional signals, and near-term adaptability, not just historical sales curves. Shopify offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/tariffguide.ai\/\">Tariff Guide tool<\/a> to assist merchants importing products to the U.S. in finding applicable tariff rates for their goods.<\/li><li><strong>Stress test your commerce stack.<\/strong> Can your current infrastructure support fast pivots, or are you locked into a rigid system that slows you down? If your tech doesn\u2019t let you experiment, it may be costing you more than you think. Consider performing a resilience assessment that can help you build a better business case for changes to your commerce (or broader marketing) tech stack with your CFO and commercial teams.<\/li><li><strong>Reevaluate the total cost of ownership.<\/strong> Don\u2019t just look at the cost per unit. Consider the full picture\u2014tariffs, freight, duties, time-to-cash, and risk. AI-enabled modeling tools can help surface hidden costs and opportunity areas. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/compare\/tco\">Shopify\u2019s TCO Calculator<\/a> helps brands reduce costs and increase revenue by evaluating platforms beyond initial setup and implementation costs.<\/li><li><strong>Automate where agility matters most.<\/strong> While many of our clients are accelerating their automation agenda, it remains a complex and costly task fraught with risks. Focus on the parts of your business that are most vulnerable to volatility: logistics, localisation, and pricing. These are areas where real-time responsiveness can mean the difference between margin and markdown.<\/li><li><strong>Turn insights into action.<\/strong> The real power of AI comes when it\u2019s integrated end-to-end. That means connecting predictive signals to decision-making systems, whether that\u2019s surfacing smarter merchandising strategies or dynamically adjusting customer experience flows. Mastermind Toys used an AI-powered product and saw 300% YoY digital sales growth, enabling a better understanding of shopper intent to match consumers with products.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"center\"\n>\n\t<h2\tclass=\"text text-sans-48 block-assets-and-copy__title\"\n\tdata-animation=\"slide\" data-animation-target=\"words\" >Tech alone isn\u2019t a strategy. But it can be a strategic advantage<\/h2><div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>None of this is about shiny tools or chasing trends. AI isn\u2019t a gimmick or a silver bullet. It\u2019s a capability. One that allows retailers to make smarter decisions, move faster, and de-risk the future.<br><br>As global commerce continues to evolve under pressure, the question isn\u2019t whether volatility will strike. It\u2019s whether your business is ready to respond. With clarity, speed, and confidence.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-dk\/industry\/commerce-retail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retailers<\/a> who view uncertainty not as a threat but as a catalyst for innovation will emerge stronger. And the best way to do that is to make AI not just a backend tool, but a front-line enabler of strategic growth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy has-less-b-space\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"start\"\n>\n\t<div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t><em>Learn more about how DEPT\u00ae and Shopify have teamed up to build complex, multi-language stores generating hundreds of millions in sales. No matter your commerce strategy, we can help you think holistically and long-term.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-contact-form-big\">\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-92 block-contact-form-big__title\"\n\t>Let&#8217;s connect <\/p><div id=\"pardot-form\" class=\"pardot-form block-contact-form-big__form\">\n\t<iframe\n\t\tid=\"pardot-form-69ea72bf49442\"\n\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www2.deptagency.com\/l\/321011\/2024-07-19\/2f54k2j\"\n\t\tclass=\"pardot-form__iframe js-pardot-form\"\n\t\ttitle=\"Form\"\n\t\ttype=\"text\/html\"\n\t\t><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"block-assets-and-copy js-block-assets-and-copy has-less-t-space\"\n\tdata-variant=\"copy-only\"\n\tdata-content-align=\"start\"\n>\n\t<div\tdata-animation=\"slide-fade\" data-animation-target=\"inner-items-separate\" data-animation-delay=\"0.15\" data-animation-stagger=\"0.2\" class=\"block-assets-and-copy__content\" >\n\t<p\tclass=\"text text-sans-24 block-assets-and-copy__text\"\n\t>By submitting your information, you agree to share your data with Shopify and\/or DEPT\u00ae and to be contacted by them about their services. 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