by Mike Duff | Jun 4, 2026 | Retail Articles
More than half of consumers plan to research purchases before shopping on Prime Day, using tools, including artificial intelligence, to compare products and prices across retailers rather than relying exclusively on Amazon, according to a survey sponsored by product...
by Mike Duff | Apr 16, 2026 | Retail Articles
In a survey commissioned by public relations agency Idea Grove on how consumers verify AI-recommended brands, 98% of respondents said they would take additional steps before purchasing from an unfamiliar brand served up by AI. The pattern emerging is one of AI...
by Mike Duff | Apr 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
In his annual letter to shareholders reviewing 2025, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the company’s AWS and AI chip businesses but also pointed to developments across its retail operations, which he said are well-positioned for continued growth. Among his...
by Mike Duff | Mar 30, 2026 | Retail Articles
OpenAI announced richer and more visual shopping functionality in connection with Walmart’s introduction of a new in-ChatGPT app element that takes users from discovery on the third-party platform into a tailored Walmart environment that supports account linking,...
by Mike Duff | Feb 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
As retailers explore how best to engage consumers through AI and third-party platforms, Target Corp. has announced it will serve as an early tester of contextual advertising on ChatGPT. Williams-Sonoma recently announced a similar test. Traffic from ChatGPT to Target...
