by Mike Duff | Jul 22, 2026 | Retail Articles
Digital financial services provider Zip Co Limited has released new research supporting the case that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming embedded in the modern shopping journey, with 79% of shoppers using AI for research and learning, and 66% using it to...
by Mike Duff | Jul 22, 2026 | Retail Articles
Michaels is completing the rollout of a new AI-powered shopping assistant built with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience that the retailer reported already is generating customer engagement. The “Ask Mike” assistant helps...
by Mike Duff | Jul 20, 2026 | Retail Articles
Retailers continue to invest in technology, embrace artificial intelligence and expand omnichannel services as they adapt to evolving consumer expectations, according to The Levin Management Corp.’s 2026 Mid-Year Retail Sentiment Survey. The survey of store...
by Mike Duff | Jul 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
A new survey from integrated marketing company LDWW reveals 70% of consumers in the United States said they are using AI to shop for products and service, and 71% expect to use the technology even more in the years ahead. The trend is fundamentally reshaping how...
by Mike Duff | Jul 14, 2026 | Retail Articles
Online shopping is now a weekly habit for two in three households across the United States, up from two in five households in 2019, according to the Numerator State of Commerce: Online & Retail Shopping Trends in 2026 report, which confirms digital gains across...
