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Fujitsu launches retail AI trial for seven Japanese firms

· Source: ecommercenews.com.au

In short

Fujitsu has launched a trial environment for four AI agents supporting retail operations and management decision-making, to be tested with seven retail companies in Japan. The agents cover sales structure analysis, customer loyalty, merchandise planning and store manager support, recommending practical actions such as product range changes, inventory allocations and shelf displays. The system is offered via Uvance for Retail and is slated for commercial availability in Australia and New Zealand in June 2027, with Fujitsu aiming to extend AI-led recommendations further into manufacturing, wholesale and logistics.

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