Maybelline turns ChatGPT beauty searches into shopping
Maybelline is bringing product recommendations, virtual try-on and retailer discovery together within ChatGPT.
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Circana: AI can help retailers act on market shifts sooner
Circana says predictive AI helps retail and CPG executives spot opportunities and risks and make investment decisions sooner.
Garcoa to debut AI-powered private label tool at PLMA
Garcoa said the platform will shift private-label development from low-cost alternatives to differentiated products that meet changing consumer needs.
Greer’s Markets to test Alpha Modus AI platform in three stores
"We are moving beyond theoretical applications of artificial intelligence and into real operating environments where its capabilities can be evaluated and refined,”
TCC Global releases new e-book urging grocers to reinvent loyalty for the age of AI shopping agents
“Loyalty 3.0 in the Age of Agentic Commerce” outlines an 18-month roadmap to help retailers remain relevant as AI increasingly influences grocery purchasing decisions
Amazon commits $1 billion to data center communities
‘Built Together’ framework provides funds for education, job training, water conservation and other local projects.
Circana highlights AI’s role in category management
Circana says its Liquid AI technology can reduce manual analysis and help category teams determine which opportunities deserve greater attention.
Minty launches Prompt to Save to help shoppers find the best deals with AI
Free Minty AI tool helps shoppers effectively generate AI prompts to compare prices, find dupes, validate sales, get personalized gift ideas and find better value at Walmart, Target, Amazon and other major retailers
Instacart brings grocery shopping to Meta’s Muse
Meta’s new AI product Muse will use Instacart’s grocery infrastructure to help users plan meals and create personalized carts.
Acosta Group: AI is becoming a shopping channel
Acosta Group found that 34% of shoppers use AI tools to shop, with adoption particularly strong among Gen Z and Millennials.
Simbe passes milepost for retail shelf intelligence
Largest autonomous shelf intelligence fleet in retail surpasses 3,000 units under contract.
Accenture finds holiday shoppers spend more and use AI
While shoppers are embracing AI assistance, most still want to maintain control over purchasing decisions.
Circana urges earlier holiday media push as shopping habits shift
Retailers and brands should invest earlier in social commerce, creators, and retail media as the holiday shopping journey evolves.
Sam’s Club Connect expands AI targeting capabilities
A P&G test of Sam’s Club Connect’s predictive targeting increased marketing effectiveness by 2.3x.
Walmart evolves Scintilla into commerce intelligence platform
Walmart is adding AI, expanded Walmart.com visibility and new activation capabilities to its Scintilla platform.
Acosta: 34% of shoppers use AI to shop
AI is playing a growing role in product discovery and selection, but trust remains a barrier to autonomous purchasing.