E224 'AI's Role in Revolutionising Retail Business' with Galvia's John Clancy

Today’s guest is John Clancy, Founder & CEO at Galvia and AI Person of the Year 2025. In the podcast, John discusses the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in the retail sector and the strategic vision of Galvia as they expand into new markets. The episode covers the evolution of AI in retail, the challenges faced by businesses in adopting new technologies, and the actionable insights gained through AI-driven data analysis.

Topics include:

0:00 How Galvia are giving mid-sized retailers unified, predictive business insights

3:15 Applying AI to unify retail data, predict demand, and optimise inventory and sales

7:09 Using customer insights to personalise retail experiences and boost basket size

9:31 Targeting underserved mid-sized retailers with practical, data-driven AI expansion in UK

11:51 Actively driving AI expansion, focusing on practical value for retailers

15:41 Scaling AI as a service for retailers, replacing spreadsheets with real-time insights