Post by Michael J Kehoe

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a technology discussion. It's a leadership discussion. In my latest edition of AI On The Aisle, I explore what I believe are the ten decisions that will separate tomorrow's retail leaders from everyone else. The conversation has shifted from "Should we adopt AI?" to "How do we make better decisions with AI?" From Shelf Truth and inventory accuracy to agentic commerce, workforce enablement, and AI-driven execution, the organizations creating lasting competitive advantages are focusing on decision-making, not just technology deployment. The retailers that win over the next decade won't necessarily be the ones with the most AI. They'll be the ones that combine trusted data, operational visibility, and human leadership to make faster, smarter, and more effective decisions. A few questions worth considering: 🔹 Is your organization building AI pilots or AI capabilities? 🔹 Are you optimizing for customer visibility—or algorithmic visibility? 🔹 Is AI generating insights, or is it helping drive action? 🔹 Does your workforce see AI as a tool, a threat, or a strategic advantage? I'd be interested in hearing how others in the AI and retail communities are approaching these challenges. What do you believe is the single most important AI decision organizations need to make today? #AIOnTheAisle #ArtificialIntelligence #RetailAI #AgenticAI #AgenticCommerce #DigitalTransformation #RetailTechnology #Leadership #DataStrategy #ComputerVision #FutureOfRetail #AILeadership #Innovation #BusinessTransformation #RetailInnovation