New AI-powered execution layer helps retailers query inventory and act in real time as retail margin pressure, labour shortages and demand volatility intensify
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐๐จ๐ ๐. ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ- Merchmix today announced a major evolution of its AI Inventory Operating System, introducing a new generation of decision intelligence designed to help retailers move from insight to execution as they confront a $1.7 trillion global inventory distortion problem.
As retailers grapple with unpredictable demand, rising operating costs and chronic labour shortages, the challenge is no longer a lack of data – it is the inability to act on it fast enough. While most retail systems generate forecasts and dashboards, Merchmix is targeting what it calls retailโs โexecution gapโ: the delay between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
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At the centre of the update, announced at NRF, is a new feature that enables teams to ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ข๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐. Instead of navigating complex BI tools, users can simply ask the system questions in plain English and receive instant insights, visualisations and recommended actions. This allows teams to make faster decisions during live trading, without waiting on analysts or end-of-day reports.Users can ask questions such as โWhere are we going to lose sales this week if we donโt move stock?โ or โWhich products are at risk of selling out in our best-performing stores?โ The system responds in real time, highlighting the products, locations and actions that matter most.
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Another key update is the ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ฆ๐ข๐ฑ ๐๐ ๐๐จ-๐๐จ ๐๐ข๐ฌt, a workflow engine powered by prescriptive AI, software that doesnโt just analyse data or predict outcomes, but actively recommends the next best actions for teams to take. Instead of asking teams to interpret reports, the platform continuously analyses demand signals, operational constraints and commercial objectives, then recommends specific actions designed to protect margin, improve stock flow and reduce waste.
These actions range from increasing or reducing orders, to moving stock between locations or adjusting pricing to prevent lost sales or excess inventory. Each team sees a clear, prioritised list of actions tailored to their role, explaining what needs to happen, why it matters, and the commercial impact if itโs acted on.
By embedding decision-making directly into daily workflows, Merchmix aims to replace reactive firefighting with coordinated, proactive execution.
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Merchmix also introduced a new approach to allocation and replenishment, two of retailโs most manual and error-prone processes. Instead of spreading inventory evenly or relying on last weekโs sales, the platform continuously identifies which products are most likely to sell in each location and recommends where stock should be moved, held back or reordered to avoid lost sales and excess inventory. These recommendations adapt store-by-store, update in real time, and help retailers stay ahead of demand rather than reacting after opportunities have passed.
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Merchmix said it has also strengthened its technical capability with senior hires across AI engineering, enterprise architecture and data science including Manav BV and Rajiv Jha as Data Scientists. This is supported by GPU-accelerated infrastructure through the NVIDIA Inception Program. The company has also established a specialist retail advisory network of former retail CEOs, chief merchants and supply-chain leaders to ground its AI models in real-world execution.
โRetailers know inventory is their biggest profit lever, yet most still rely on fragmented systems and manual decision-making,โ said Nicola Bond, Co-Founder and CEO of Merchmix. โWhen AI predicts demand and drives actions in real time, retailers donโt just protect margin, they unlock growth.โ
Merchmix is now scaling across the UK, Europe, APAC and the US, with customers spanning fashion, pharmacy, FMCG, home and automotive sectors.
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Journalists, analysts and influencers can book exclusive on-stand briefings and see live demonstrations of:
– Agentic AI workflows in action
– SKU-level forecasting and replenishment
– Real-time allocation optimisation
– Data-driven store layout recommendations
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Merchmix is an AI-powered Inventory Operating System that unifies planning, buying, merchandising, finance and store operations into a single source of truth. By transforming 200+ signals into real-time predictions and automated actions, Merchmix helps retailers reduce waste, increase sell-through and grow profitably.
Founded by former retail leaders with experience at Marks & Spencer, ASOS, Debenhams, Tesco, Kmart, Alshaya Group and Inditex, Merchmix operates globally from London, New York, Sydney and Melbourne.
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