HOT TOPIC | EuroCIS 2027

AI & Data-Driven Retail

Understand data. Automate processes. Run retail smarter.

Artificial intelligence and connected data are changing retail: they help plan inventory more effectively, steer pricing more precisely, and respond faster to market shifts. At EuroCIS 2027, see how AI & Data-Driven Retail works in practice, and which technologies, providers, and solutions are making retail processes smarter across the entire value chain.

Why AI & Data-Driven Retail matters now

Retailers today have access to vast amounts of data: sales figures, inventory levels, delivery times, customer interactions, pricing trends, store information, and external market data. The real challenge, however, isn't the volume of data – it's connecting it meaningfully, interpreting it correctly, and translating it into concrete decisions.

This is exactly where AI & Data-Driven Retail comes in. Artificial intelligence and modern data analytics help retail companies spot developments earlier, make forecasts, manage operations more effectively, and respond faster to market changes.

At the center are concrete questions from day-to-day retail

How can inventory be planned more precisely?
How can pricing, assortments, and promotions be managed with data?
How can store processes be organized more efficiently?
Which AI solutions are already usable in retail today?

EuroCIS 2027 shows which technologies are answering these questions.

Where AI and retail analytics make an impact in retail

AI & Data-Driven Retail isn't just about individual tools or isolated data projects. What matters is its application across core retail processes – from planning to the store floor to customer interaction.

Forecasting, replenishment, and inventory optimization

Demand forecasting is one of the most important applications of artificial intelligence in retail. AI-powered systems can analyze historical sales data, seasonal effects, regional variations, weather data, or ongoing promotions, and use them to generate forecasts for demand and replenishment.

Pricing, promotion, and assortment management

Pricing, assortments, and promotions have a direct impact on revenue, margin, and customer perception. Data-driven solutions help factor in demand, competition, inventory levels, and pricing more effectively – for example, helping retailers identify which items are especially relevant, faster.

Store operations and smart in-store processes

Countless data points are generated in stores every day: merchandise movement, shelf gaps, and checkout processes. Computer vision, sensors, smart cameras, and automated analytics create new ways to make store processes more transparent and efficient.

Loss prevention, checkout, and automation

AI and data analytics also play an important role in reducing shrinkage and advancing checkout processes. Intelligent systems can detect anomalies, support self-checkout processes, and provide input for loss-prevention measures.

Customer intelligence and personalization

Customer data can help retailers better understand expectations, purchasing behavior, and touchpoints. AI-powered analytics support segmenting customer groups, delivering relevant offers, and connecting physical and digital touchpoints more closely.

Data quality, governance, and responsible AI

The more deeply AI is integrated into retail processes, the more important data quality, transparency, interfaces, and responsible use become. Successful AI strategies rely not just on algorithms, but on reliable systems and clear processes.

Experience AI & Data-Driven Retail at EuroCIS 2027

Discover technologies and real-world examples

EuroCIS brings together technology providers, retail companies, start-ups, and decision-makers from the international retail technology industry. For trade visitors, the AI & Data-Driven Retail hot topic offers the chance to get to know solutions not just in theory, but through direct market comparison.

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FAQ – AI & Data-Driven Retail

What role do AI, data analytics, and retail technology play in retail? And which solutions can trade visitors discover at EuroCIS? Here you'll find answers to the key questions surrounding AI & Data-Driven Retail.

Which AI- and data-driven retail solutions can visitors discover at EuroCIS 2027?

EuroCIS offers a comprehensive overview of the latest AI and data-driven retail solutions.

Key focus areas include analytics- and forecasting solutions such as demand forecasting, replenishment systems, and customer analytics. Exhibitors also showcase AI-based dynamic pricing solutions that analyze market, demand, and inventory data in real time to enable automated, data-driven pricing.

Visitors will also find further innovations in store operations and automation, including computer vision solutions, smart cameras, autonomous store technologies, and intelligent inventory systems.

Rounding out the offering are data-driven solutions for supply chain and merchandise management, for example, inventory optimization, warehouse control, and intelligent planning of goods flows.

How are retailers and food service operators using AI in practice today?

At EuroCIS 2027, exhibitors will use real-world examples to show how artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies can be applied across the entire value chain.

One key application area is demand forecasting and inventory optimization. AI systems analyze historical sales data, seasonal effects, or weather patterns to predict future demand with precision. This allows retailers to plan inventory more accurately and avoid out-of-stock situations. In food service, such systems help reduce food waste.

Another major focus is dynamic pricing. AI solutions analyze demand, competitive conditions, inventory levels, or shelf-life data to support automated price adjustments – reducing markdowns and optimizing margins.

Store operations and loss prevention are also important application areas. AI-powered computer vision systems can detect shelf gaps, automate inventory processes, or flag anomalies at self-checkout terminals – making operations more efficient and reducing shrinkage.

Who is AI & Data-Driven Retail relevant for?

AI & Data-Driven Retail is relevant for companies that want to make data-based decisions and run their processes more efficiently. This includes retailers, wholesalers, e-commerce businesses, brand manufacturers, and food service operators.

The topic is especially relevant for CIOs, CTOs, and IT decision-makers, as well as category managers, procurement and supply chain leads, or e-commerce managers who want to learn how AI and intelligent data analytics can help optimize inventory, manage dynamic pricing, and streamline operational processes.

Why is a visit to EuroCIS 2027 worthwhile for AI and data-driven retail projects?

EuroCIS brings together leading technology providers, innovative start-ups, and retail companies shaping the future of AI & Data-Driven Retail – all in one place. Visitors get a comprehensive market overview of current solutions and real-world use cases.

A particular advantage is the ability to directly compare different approaches and providers. Trade visitors can also experience products live across the entire value chain – from data capture and analysis to automated decision support.

In addition, talks, discussions, and practical case studies offer insights into concrete projects and experiences from retail and food service. This gives decision-makers valuable input for their own investment and digitalization projects.

At the same time, EuroCIS offers numerous networking opportunities to connect with potential providers, technology partners, and industry insiders.

How is AI & Data-Driven Retail addressed in the EuroCIS 2027 side program?

AI & Data-Driven Retail isn't only present at exhibitor booths at EuroCIS 2027 – the topic will also play an important role in the supporting program. On the Stages, retail companies, technology providers, and industry experts will share their experience in talks and panels. The program is rounded out by awards recognizing innovative retail technology projects, as well as curated special areas showcasing selected trends and future technologies.

When and where does EuroCIS 2027 take place?

EuroCIS 2027 takes place from February 16–18, 2027, at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre (Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61, 40474 Düsseldorf). Visitor opening hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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