NEW YORK; Jan. 8, 2026 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested, through Accenture Ventures, in Profitmind, a retail technology company that has developed an agentic AI platform to help retailers automate decisions across pricing, inventory and planning. As part of this investment, Accenture and Profitmind are also entering into a strategic partnership. This investment and partnership will further expand Accenture’s existing data and AI capabilities in retail, enabling clients to bridge the gap between insights and action.
As the retail landscape undergoes significant transformation, agentic AI has emerged as a critical enabler for brands seeking to navigate unprecedented complexity. Unlike conventional automation, agentic AI systems independently interpret vast datasets, coordinate actions across diverse workflows, and adapt dynamically to real-time market shifts, fostering a new era of operational responsiveness and improved, personalized customer experiences. In fact, a recent Accenture survey highlights that consumers are 1.5 times as engaged, 2.3 times more likely to recommend a brand online, and 1.7 times more likely to accept a higher price from a brand that provides emotionally engaging experiences. ………………
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