by Mike Duff | Aug 31, 2026 | Retail Articles
Nearly three-quarters of shoppers are now using AI for product discovery, according to market researcher NielsenIQ. In a related development, retail media has grown into a $184 billion global market, NIQ pointed out. Adopted together, AI, retail media and other...
by Mike Duff | Aug 31, 2026 | Retail Articles
The Home Depot reported that it is rolling out new in-store capabilities for Magic Apron, its AI-powered shopping assistant, which can now help determine whether a product is right for its intended use and recommend the tools and supplies needed to complete a task....
by Mike Duff | Aug 25, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumers seem more ready for AI-assisted holiday shopping than many retailers are prepared to meet expectations set by artificial intelligence, according to new research from Narvar, a post-purchase support platform. Retailers and consumers are on the same page about...
by Mike Duff | Aug 18, 2026 | Retail Articles
Holiday shoppers are turning to AI to find better prices, compare options and save time as inflation continues to pressure household budgets, according to a survey by Minty, an AI-driven shopping companion that helps consumers find discounts. Consumers aren’t...
by Peter Giannetti | Aug 18, 2026 | Featured News, Trade Shows & Associations
The International Housewares Association has set an educational program for its upcoming Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) aimed at providing suppliers with strategic direction on balancing the speed of AI with the power of human experience. With the...
