According to McKinsey, generative AI could add up to $275 billion in operating profits to the fashion and retail sector over the next 3 to 5 years. Meanwhile, industry leaders like Guess, Tesco, Mango and ADEO are already deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate product development, optimize pricing, streamline sourcing and enhance the customer experience.

AI has been around for a while, but its rapid evolution is rewriting the retail playbook. Brands must adapt fast to stay ahead of the curve.

In this new eBook, Centric Software’s AI experts break down how the fashion and retail industries are using AI to drive transformation across the entire product lifecycle.

From improving speed-to-market and boosting sustainability efforts, to personalizing customer experiences and maximizing margins—this eBook shows exactly how AI is delivering real results.

What’s in store:

Smarter Trend Forecasting & Product Innovation
How brands are tapping into AI-driven tech to detect trends early and generate data-driven product concepts.

Agile Planning & Demand Forecasting
How AI reduces stock imbalances, forecasts demand more accurately and avoids overproduction.

Faster, Smarter Sourcing & Supply Chain Resilience
How AI empowers faster supplier decisions, predicts risks and drives responsible sourcing.

AI-Driven Production & Quality Control
How to identify manufacturing issues early, automate compliance and maintain high production standards.

Pricing Optimization & Margin Management
How AI fuels smarter pricing strategies and protects profitability.

Enhanced Retail & Omnichannel Experiences
How AI empowers seamless, personalized shopping across digital and physical touchpoints.

Download the full eBook to explore the real-world tools, insights and results reshaping fashion and retail.