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AI Shopping Is Here. Will Retailers Get Left Behind?

AI doesn’t see the internet the same way human shoppers do, meaning retailers need to adapt as more consumers turn to AI to find products or even make purchases.
AI doesn’t see the internet the same way human shoppers do, meaning retailers need to adapt as more consumers turn to AI to find products or even make purchases.
AI doesn’t see the internet the same way human shoppers do, meaning retailers need to adapt as more consumers turn to AI to find products or even make purchases. (Botify)

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AI Shopping Is Coming to Google

The search giant unveiled a new shopping experience and other features at its annual I/O developer conference as it vies with rivals to transform the way consumers find and buy products online with AI.

Fashion’s New Era of Product Discovery

AI-powered curation across content and search is helping shoppers overwhelmed by choice to find the items they want, with benefits for brands and retailers, according to the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2025.

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Marc Bain
Marc Bain

Marc Bain is Technology Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and drives BoF’s coverage of technology and innovation, from start-ups to Big Tech.

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