by Mike Duff | Jun 18, 2026 | Retail Articles
AI-driven traffic to Target increased 2,000% in the first quarter compared to the 2025 period, the company said in an online post detailing how the operation is applying artificial intelligence, particularly in conversational commerce. Target said its AI strategy... by Mike Duff | Jun 17, 2026 | Retail Articles
In its 2026 Most Trusted Brands study, Morning Consult found that Amazon remains the most trusted retail brand, while Gen Z continues to express skepticism toward brands generally and consumers remain cautious about artificial intelligence. Across the business... by Mike Duff | Jun 16, 2026 | Retail Articles
Consumer Pulse Research from business services firm Accenture reveals 74% of participating consumers said they would let an AI agent handle routine tasks for them, while 32% said they are ready to hand over purchase decisions, and 9% are open to fully autonomous... by Mike Duff | Jun 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
An annual global survey by payments provider Blackhawk Network indicates the number of consumers planning to purchase gift cards for self-use as part of a spending strategy nearly doubled year over year, rising from 31% in 2025 to 56% in 2026. Blackhawk found... by Mike Duff | Jun 8, 2026 | Retail Articles
Amazon has launched Designing Merch with Alexa for Shopping, an AI-powered feature that allows consumers to create customized designs for tumblers, apparel and other products using simple text prompts. The launch expands Amazon’s use of AI beyond product... 