# A New Era of Smarter Retail and CPG Accelerate retail with AI. [Watch the Video](#a-new-era) **Introduction** ## How Is AI Transforming Retail and CPG? AI is transforming retail and CPG end to end—from the way consumers discover and buy products to how goods move through supply chains and how stores operate. With more than 9 in 10 retail and CPG leaders now actively engaged with AI, the shift from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide transformation is well underway. Open models and NVIDIA’s full-stack AI platform provide the foundation, while a global ecosystem of partners is helping retailers and CPG brands put these capabilities to work at scale. Explore how agentic AI, physical AI, and vision AI are driving measurable impact across every segment of the business—from enhanced customer experiences and faster fulfillment to new revenue streams. ### State of AI in Retail and CPG 2026 Discover how industry leaders are using AI to drive measurable business outcomes. The latest survey reveals how retailers and CPG innovators are scaling agentic AI, advancing supply chain intelligence, and transforming productivity, efficiency, and growth. [Explore the 2026 Insights](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/lp/industries/state-of-ai-in-retail-and-cpg.md) ### Executive Retail Sessions at GTC Discover how retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) leaders are transforming their businesses with AI. Explore GTC sessions featuring innovators driving efficiency, personalization, and growth across the industry. [Watch on Demand](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/on-demand/playlist/playList-ad55db53-1a02-4cb5-9ee3-1c5dec5a1cdc/) ## Business Segments ## Discover How the Retail Industry Is Using AI #### Digital Commerce Agentic AI, From Discovery to Checkout Nearly half of retail and CPG companies are already using or evaluating agentic AI—intelligent, autonomous agents that can discover products, compare options, and complete transactions on a customer's behalf with minimal human input. As consumers increasingly expect personalized, channel-agnostic experiences, agentic AI gives retailers the ability to meet those expectations at scale. From automating complex commerce workflows and personalizing engagement across every touchpoint to enabling richer product discovery and faster, smarter transactions, agentic AI is redefining the digital commerce journey—and creating new efficiency and revenue opportunities for the retailers and brands that move fastest. [Learn More About Digital Commerce](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/ai-powered-omnichannel.md) #### Intelligent Supply Chain Physical AI for Faster, Smarter Fulfillment Nearly two-thirds of retail and CPG companies report rising supply chain challenges year over year—from geopolitical disruption and labor constraints to growing consumer expectations for speed and transparency. Physical AI is how the industry is responding. Intelligent robotics, digital twins, and real-time simulations are automating fulfillment, optimizing inventory in real time, and enabling faster, more resilient operations across the entire supply network. The result: supply chains that can anticipate disruption, adapt on the fly, and scale from virtual planning to hands-on execution. [Learn More About Intelligent Supply Chain](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/supply-chain-management.md) #### Intelligent Stores Smarter Operations, From Back of House to Front of Store Retailers face relentless pressure on labor costs, shrinkage, and the demand to deliver faster, more personalized experiences at every location—from flagship stores to quick-service drive-throughs. AI is turning physical retail into an intelligent, adaptive environment. Vision AI, edge computing, and agentic assistants are enabling real-time asset protection, autonomous checkout, smarter inventory management, store simulation, and in-store retail media—reducing shrink, increasing throughput, and unlocking new revenue streams with every customer interaction. [Learn More About Intelligent Stores](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/smart-stores.md) ## Blueprints ## NVIDIA Retail and CPG Blueprints Get started with workflows and code samples to build AI applications from the ground up. ### NVIDIA Retail Catalog Enrichment Blueprint Transform sparse product data into rich, accurate, localized content at scale with this AI blueprint. Using generative AI, it automates the creation of high-quality titles, descriptions, and attributes—reducing manual effort while ensuring brand consistency. The result is faster product onboarding and more effective, market-specific merchandising and marketing. [Learn More About the Retail Catalog Enrichment Blueprint](https://build.nvidia.com/nvidia/retail-catalog-enrichment) ### NVIDIA Retail Shopping Assistant Blueprint Develop a [generative AI](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/solutions/ai/agentic-ai.md)-powered shopping assistant that provides interactive customer experiences using retrieval-augmented generation ([RAG](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/glossary/retrieval-augmented-generation.md))—a technique that connects [large language models (LLMs)](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/glossary/large-language-models.md) to a company’s enterprise data—and [NVIDIA NIM](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/ai.md) microservices. [Learn More About The Retail Shopping Assistant](https://build.nvidia.com/nvidia/retail-shopping-assistant) ### NVIDIA Retail Agentic Commerce Blueprint Enable next-generation shopping with AI agents that support product discovery, checkout, and post-purchase experiences. Built on an open, production-ready architecture, this blueprint enables agent-to-agent communication across platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini for seamless transactions. The result is secure, personalized, end-to-end shopping—all while keeping merchants in control. [Learn More About the Retail Agentic Commerce Blueprint](https://build.nvidia.com/nvidia/retail-agentic-commerce) ### NVIDIA Multi-Intelligent Warehouse (MAIW) Blueprint Unify warehouse data into a real-time, explainable AI system that drives smarter operations. With specialized agents and a central assistant, this AI-powered blueprint turns fragmented inputs into actionable insights and recommendations. The result is safer, more efficient workflows and more predictable, data-driven performance. [Learn More About the MAIW Blueprint](https://build.nvidia.com/nvidia/multi-agent-intelligent-warehouse) ### Success Stories ## Explore the Real-World Impact [More Success Stories](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/case-studies.md) ## Solutions ## Industry Technology Solutions—From Edge to Data Center to Cloud Learn about the AI hardware and software for Retail and CPG. ### Build and Deploy Agentic AI NVIDIA NeMo™ and NVIDIA NIM™ microservices provide the full-stack platform for building, customizing, and deploying AI agents across retail—from commerce agents and shopping assistants to voice ordering systems, store associate copilots, and supply chain optimizers. Powered by NVIDIA Nemotron™ open models and production-ready blueprints, NeMo delivers enterprise-grade agentic AI that retailers can fine-tune on their own data and deploy at scale. [Explore NVIDIA NeMo](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/ai-data-science/products/nemo.md) [Explore NVIDIA NIM Microservices](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/ai-data-science/products/nim-microservices.md) ### Accelerate Physical AI With Simulation, Robotics, and Optimization With platforms like NVIDIA Omniverse™, NVIDIA Isaac Sim™, and cuOpt, retailers and CPG companies can create physically accurate digital twins, train autonomous robots, and optimize logistics—from store layouts and warehouse operations to intelligent fulfillment and last-mile delivery. Teams simulate, optimize, and deploy autonomous systems across the physical enterprise before committing resources in the real world. [Explore NVIDIA Omniverse](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/omniverse.md) [Explore NVIDIA Isaac Sim](https://developer.nvidia.com/isaac/sim?size=n_6_n&sort-field=featured&sort-direction=desc) [Explore NVIDIA cuOpt](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/ai-data-science/products/cuopt.md) ### Deploy Vision AI and Edge Intelligence NVIDIA Metropolis provides the foundation for building and deploying vision AI applications across retail and CPG—from real-time video analytics for asset protection and inventory monitoring to warehouse automation, quality inspection, and logistics visibility. Combined with NVIDIA's inference, data science, and speech AI technologies, Metropolis lets retailers turn cameras, sensors, and edge devices into intelligent systems that detect, analyze, and trigger automated action in real time. [Explore NVIDIA Metropolis](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/autonomous-machines/intelligent-video-analytics-platform.md) SoulbotiX ### Power Inference at Scale High-throughput, low-latency inference is essential for real-time search, recommendations, video analytics, and agentic workflows across retail. NVIDIA Dynamo and NVIDIA TensorRT™-LLM optimize model serving for maximum performance—enabling retailers to serve millions of AI-powered interactions while reducing infrastructure costs. [Explore NVIDIA Dynamo](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/ai/dynamo.md) [Explore NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM](https://nvidia.github.io/TensorRT-LLM/) [Request a Consultation](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/contact-sales.md) News and Events ## Latest AI in Retail News and Events [More Industry News](https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/tag/retail/) ### NVIDIA Programs ## Learn and Grow Your Retail AI Business #### NVIDIA Inception Inception is a free program that guides AI startups through the diverse NVIDIA platforms and ecosystems. From prototype to production, Inception meets each startup where they are, with member benefits to help them discover new AI opportunities, build with world-class technologies, and grow their business. * GPU credits and cloud resources * Go-to-market support * Investor connections [Apply to NVIDIA Inception](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/startups.md) #### NVIDIA Connect NVIDIA Connect is a free program that helps software development companies and service providers shorten time to market through tailored development resources, technical training and guidance, and preferred pricing on NVIDIA technologies. * Members-only opportunities in generative AI, computer vision, and deep learning * Free self-paced courses and discounted workshops on AI and accelerated applications * Preferred pricing to eligible members on NVIDIA hardware and software [Apply to NVIDIA Connect](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/programs/isv.md) #### NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute The NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) offers technical training from NVIDIA, so developers and researchers can gain in-demand skills, hands-on experience, and expert knowledge in AI, data science, accelerated computing, and more. * Self-paced online courses * Instructor-led workshops * Professional certifications [Find DLI Trainings](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/training.md) ## FAQs ## FAQs About NVIDIA’s Retail and CPG Solutions ### What makes NVIDIA's AI platform different for retail and CPG? NVIDIA is the only AI infrastructure company delivering a full-stack platform purpose-built to take retail and CPG AI from pilot to production at enterprise scale. Rather than point solutions, NVIDIA provides integrated hardware, software, pretrained models, and production-ready AI blueprints—all designed to work together across digital commerce, supply chain, and store operations. Backed by one of the largest AI partner ecosystems in the industry, NVIDIA’s solutions enable retailers and CPG companies to build once and deploy everywhere. * Learn about the full range of [NVIDIA AI solutions](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/solutions/ai.md) powering industries worldwide. * Explore the [NVIDIA partner ecosystem](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/partners.md) supporting retail AI transformation. ### What is agentic AI in the context of Digital Commerce? Agentic AI refers to intelligent, autonomous agents that can perform complex commerce workflows, such as product discovery, comparison, and transaction completion, with minimal human intervention. This capability is used to scale personalized, channel-agnostic customer experiences. * Discover how [agentic AI is redefining the digital commerce journey](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/ai-powered-omnichannel.md) for faster, smarter transactions. * Learn more about the [Retail Agentic Commerce Blueprint](https://build.nvidia.com/nvidia/retail-agentic-commerce) for building agent-supported shopping experiences. ### How is physical AI applied to the Intelligent Supply Chain? Physical AI utilizes intelligent robotics, digital twins (simulations), and real-time optimization to automate fulfillment, manage inventory, and create more resilient operations across the supply network, helping the industry respond to labor and geopolitical challenges. * Explore how [physical AI helps optimize inventory and fulfillment](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/supply-chain-management.md) for smarter logistics. * Read about [accelerating physical AI with simulation, robotics, and optimization](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/omniverse.md) using NVIDIA platforms. ### What is vision AI and how is it applied in Intelligent Stores? Vision AI, combined with edge computing, uses real-time video analytics to turn cameras and sensors into intelligent systems for tasks like loss prevention, autonomous checkout, inventory monitoring, and quality inspection, helping retailers reduce shrink and increase throughput. * Learn about the foundation for [building and deploying vision AI applications](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/autonomous-machines/intelligent-video-analytics-platform.md) across retail and CPG. * Explore how [vision AI enables smarter store operations](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/smart-stores.md) from the back of the house to the front of the store. ### What is NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM and how does it impact retail AI performance? NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM is a tool that specifically optimizes large language model serving for maximum performance. In retail, this ensures the high-throughput and low-latency inference required for real-time agentic workflows, such as fast and accurate personalized search and recommendations. * Access the technical documentation for [NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM](https://nvidia.github.io/TensorRT-LLM/) to optimize LLM serving. * Review developer articles on [powering inference at scale with NVIDIA AI tools](https://developer.nvidia.com/blog). ### What is NVIDIA Omniverse and how does it support retail? NVIDIA Omniverse is a platform used to create physically accurate digital twins. Retailers and CPG companies use it to simulate and optimize complex logistics, store layouts, and warehouse operations before committing resources in the real world. * Explore the capabilities of the [NVIDIA Omniverse platform](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/omniverse.md) for building and operating industrial digital twins. * Learn more about accelerating physical AI with [simulation and robotics platforms like Omniverse and Isaac Sim](https://developer.nvidia.com/isaac/sim?size=n_6_n&sort-field=featured&sort-direction=desc). ### How is NVIDIA cuOpt used for retail logistics? NVIDIA cuOpt is a GPU-accelerated optimization platform used to solve complex routing, scheduling, and fulfillment challenges—improving last-mile delivery, warehouse planning, and fleet efficiency at scale. * Access developer resources for [NVIDIA cuOpt logistics optimization](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/ai-data-science/products/cuopt.md) to streamline supply chain planning. * Read about [accelerating decision optimization with NVIDIA cuOpt](https://developer.nvidia.com/blog/accelerate-decision-optimization-using-open-source-nvidia-cuopt/?ncid=em-anno-163294) for routing and fulfillment workflows. ### How does NVIDIA Metropolis help in intelligent stores? NVIDIA Metropolis provides the foundation for vision AI applications that use real-time video analytics to monitor assets and inventory within intelligent stores. It allows retailers to detect, analyze, and trigger automated actions instantly, minimizing loss (shrinkage) and ensuring accurate stock levels. * Discover the use cases for the [NVIDIA Metropolis intelligent video analytics platform](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/autonomous-machines/intelligent-video-analytics-platform.md). * Read about how [vision AI is unlocking new revenue streams](https://www.nvidia.com/en-eu/industries/retail/smart-stores.md) through smarter in-store operations. ### Where can developers find the code samples and workflows mentioned in the blueprints section? The blueprints refer to NVIDIA Retail and CPG Blueprints, which are production-ready workflows and code samples designed to help developers build AI applications from the ground up, available on the NVIDIA build and developer websites. * Explore the source material for the [NVIDIA Retail Catalog Enrichment Blueprint](https://build.nvidia.com/nvidia/retail-catalog-enrichment) for workflows and code samples. * Find comprehensive documentation and development kits on the [NVIDIA Technical Documentation Hub](https://docs.nvidia.com/). ## NVIDIA Partners for Retail Our solutions for the retail industry go beyond products. Our partners are here to assist your organization at every level to build and execute transformative AI strategies, products, and services. 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