Artificial intelligence is emerging as a more immediate and impactful tool for the home and housewares industry, with growing potential to influence everything from merchandising and marketing to demand forecasting and revenue generation.
In a keynote session at The Inspired Home Show 2026, NetElixir founder and CEO Udayan Bose outlined how AI can help retailers and brands move beyond basic automation to uncover hidden growth opportunities and better navigate increasingly complex assortments.
“It’s time to move from using AI to save time on simple tasks to using it for predictive analytics that drives business growth,” Bose said.
For more, read a full recap of the session.