NEW YORK, USA – May 2026 – YOOBIC, the leading AI-powered retail operations and frontline performance platform, today announced the general availability of V16, its latest platform release built around a single idea: retail doesn’t need more insights, it needs to know what to do next. The release moves YOOBIC beyond dashboards and reporting into role-specific, actionable AI intelligence that store managers, visual merchandising teams, and frontline associates can act on in the flow of their daily work.
The launch responds to a widening execution gap across the retail industry. Microsoft research shows that 41% of frontline employees feel they lack the technology they need to do their jobs, while KPMG has identified a growing divide between the data retailers collect and the outcomes they actually achieve. McKinsey similarly finds that most retailers are investing in AI but struggling to scale it into everyday execution. V16 is YOOBIC’s answer to that gap, embedding AI-driven recommendations, real-time compliance feedback, and instant knowledge access directly into the workflows of every retail role, from the store floor to headquarters.
AI-powered recommendations for store managers
At the center of V16 is Store Manager Copilot, which completed an early access program with overwhelming retailer demand ahead of general release. Store Manager Copilot transforms fragmented operational data into a single, prioritized list of actions, helping managers identify and act on revenue-driving opportunities, coach employees with precision, and recognize top performers, all without leaving their daily workflow.
- Prioritized, revenue-driving recommendations generated from live operational data
- Precision coaching insights and employee recognition guidance
- KPI tracking and forecasting to support daily planning
Real-time AI for visual merchandising execution
V16 also introduces VM Copilot, an AI-powered visual merchandising tool that analyzes in-store images and delivers feedback before a photo is even submitted. By flagging execution issues while teams are still at the display, VM Copilot reduces rework and manual photo review, while surfacing recurring compliance trends and campaign performance patterns across locations. A new VM Dashboard centralizes campaign performance, compliance metrics, and photo evidence in one view for regional and HQ teams.
Instant knowledge and AI assistance across the organization
To close the gap between knowing and doing, V16 introduces the Knowledge Centre, our next-gen single searchable hub that replaces scattered documentation with one structured source of company knowledge and procedures. The YOOBIC AI Assistant draws directly from the Knowledge Centre and Help Centre to answer plain-language employee questions in real time, while a new Help Centre Assistant gives admins and content owners the same instant support.
A smarter, simpler platform experience
Rounding out the release, YOOBIC’s redesigned web experience delivers simplified navigation and a more intuitive interface across the platform. V16 also adds enhanced calendar capabilities for scheduling and field visit coordination, Learn Certificates to recognize achievement and drive engagement, and improved analytics dashboards with new templates and reporting for clearer visibility at every level of the organization.
“Retailers don’t have an information problem, they have an action problem. With V16, we’re closing that gap for every role on the floor and at HQ, turning intelligence into the next best action instead of another dashboard to interpret.”
Fabrice Haiat, CEO and Co-Founder of YOOBIC
YOOBIC: The AI platform for retail operations
YOOBIC continues to lead the category of AI-powered retail operations software, serving over 350 global brands across fashion, beauty, grocery, and hospitality. The platform unites task management, communications, training, and performance analytics in one mobile-first solution, now enhanced with role-specific generative AI and predictive intelligence. With V16, YOOBIC sets a new benchmark for actionable AI in retail operations, helping every store team know exactly what to do next.
About YOOBIC
YOOBIC is the leading AI-powered store operations platform helping global retailers drive measurable business impact through operational excellence and intelligent automation. Its mobile-first platform enables retail teams to execute tasks, communicate, and learn, directly from the sales floor. By embedding AI and analytics into daily operations, YOOBIC helps retailers improve compliance, increase sales, and elevate the customer experience. YOOBIC is trusted by over 350 global brands and backed by Insight Partners, Felix Capital, and Highland Europe. Learn more at Yoobic.com.