Citi Trends chooses invent.ai to deliver AI-powered inventory optimization

Invent.ai, a global retail planning solutions provider, announced it has been selected by Citi Trends, a leading value-priced retailer, to provide AI-driven inventory solutions for allocation and replenishment.

According to the vendors, Invent.ai’s AI and machine learning capabilities will help Citi Trends optimize inventory and enhance efficiency across nearly 600 stores and two distribution centers (DCs), enabling the retailer to maximize profit margins and exceed customer expectations.

Citi Trends is leveraging invent.ai's advanced solutions for inventory allocation and replenishment:

• Drive revenue growth: Ensure the right products are available at the right stores and in the right quantities, maximizing sales potential.
• Cut inventory costs: Reduce carrying costs associated with excess inventory and minimize markdown losses.
• Enhance the customer experience: Improve in-stock availability, meeting customer demand and elevating the shopping experience.

“We are excited to partner with invent.ai to transform our inventory management processes,” said Ken Seipel, chief executive officer at Citi Trends. “By embracing AI and data-driven decision-making, we are confident that we can significantly enhance our operational agility, improve our bottom line, and deliver exceptional experiences for our valued customers.”

For Citi Trends, partnering with invent.ai marks a major step in modernizing its inventory management to drive profitability, boost sales, and improve operational efficiency.

By leveraging AI-powered solutions, the retailer will optimize inventory allocation, replenishment, and markdowns to reduce costs, maximize revenue, and enhance the customer experience with better product availability.

“Today, retailers need more than traditional methods to stay competitive—they require agility and precision driven by advanced technology,” said Gurhan Kok, founder and CEO of invent.ai. “Our partnership brings AI-decioning to Citi Trends’ inventory processes, empowering the retailer to respond dynamically to customer demand and market shifts while optimizing profits. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible in modern retail operations.”

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