Centric Software unveils Centric AI at NRF 2026 Europe show
Centric Software debuted its Centric AI integration offering at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe, which ran Sept. 15‑17 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The company said clients using Centric AI alongside its other tools reclaim 90 to 98 percent of the time previously spent on manual work.
As a result, retailers report 2 to 5 percent improvements in gross margin and a 5 percent rise in sell‑through rates driven by faster, data‑backed pricing, assortment, and inventory choices. Centric AI combines the firm’s existing AI modules to speed up steps from concept through commercialization for sectors such as fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, consumer electronics, food and beverage, cosmetics, and multi‑category retail. The launch coincides with a broader shift where brands move AI from experimentation into daily operations, focusing on measurable business impact.
“The near-term value of Centric AI is clear: take repetitive operational work off teams’ plates and give people back time. The greater opportunity is ahead—AI agents that evaluate more alternatives and weigh competing constraints in seconds, so every recommendation is already tested against the trade-offs that matter,” Vincent Picou, chief AI officer at Centric Software said.
Centric Software has long embedded AI in many of its tools, and the company noted that retailers are increasing investments in generative and agentic AI as they shift from experimentation to day‑to‑day use. The firm said this move is driven by a growing focus on measurable business impact across the product lifecycle.
What we know
Centric Software debuted Centric AI at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe, which took place Sept. 15‑17 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Clients using Centric AI alongside its other tools reclaim 90 to 98 percent of the time previously spent on manual work.
Retailers and brands see 2 to 5 percent gains in gross margin from using Centric AI.
Retailers and brands experience a 5 percent increase in sell‑through rates with Centric AI.
Centric AI integrates the company’s existing AI tools to speed up product lifecycle decisions and workflows for retailers and brands.