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Most Consumers Search Beyond AI When Presented With Unfamiliar Brands

Most Consumers Search Beyond AI When Presented With Unfamiliar Brands

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...
AI-Assisted Holiday Shopping Leaves Consumers Satisfied and Wanting More

AI-Assisted Holiday Shopping Leaves Consumers Satisfied and Wanting More

by Mike Duff | Jan 14, 2025 | Retail Articles

A survey sponsored by Talkdesk, a customer experience technology provider, revealed 88% of responding consumers used AI in some form during the recent holiday retail season, and 56% of shoppers said they were happier from having the technology available for support....
Holiday Shoppers Want Added Safety Measures from Stores

Holiday Shoppers Want Added Safety Measures from Stores

by Mike Duff | Oct 29, 2024 | Retail Articles

At a time when retail crime remains at elevated levels, 78% of shoppers in a study by mobile communications platform Theatro and survey platform Pollfish indicated they fear for their safety while holiday shopping. Some 60% of respondents said they want retailers to...

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