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title: "The Future of AI in Retail: S1 E1 - Drew Smith, Upp.ai"
description: Discover how AI is revolutionising retail with Drew Smith of Upp.ai, focusing on adaptive AI, budget allocation, and smarter decision-making for growth and efficiency.
---

[Video ](https://blog.upp.ai/video)

# [The Future of AI in Retail: S1 E1 - Drew Smith, Upp.ai](https://blog.upp.ai/video/the-future-of-ai-in-retail-drew-smith)

 Written by [Upp.ai](https://blog.upp.ai/video/author/upp-ai) | Mar 3, 2025 5:46:07 AM

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