Top 10 Signs Your Competitors Are Ahead of You in AI (and How to Catch Up in Retail) AI is changing retail fast. 42% of retailers have already adopted AI and another 34% are running pilot programs. Some retailers using advanced AI have been growing dramatically faster than their competitors. If you want a quick, practical way to spot where the gap is opening, start here. Jump to the 10 signs Why this matters In retail, AI leadership usually does not look like a flashy demo. It shows up as less friction for customers and fewer headaches for teams: