Retail Planner Uses AI Agents to Automate Spreadsheet Grunt Work
a_quarterpi · reddit · 2026-08-15
A retail merchandiser describes how AI has transformed their workflow, shifting focus from manual spreadsheets to strategic thinking. They use AI for trend forecasting, automated reporting, and building small agents with Claude/ChatGPT to monitor reports and pricing without constant supervision. The author seeks insights from others on effective AI implementation in similar roles.
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