E-Commerce

Adobe data shows AI-directed shoppers had 40% better purchase conversion than non-AI channels during Prime Day, with $26.4B in total online sales up 9.3% YoY.

Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group unveiled Accio Work, an agentic AI platform deploying virtual employee squads to automate cross-border e-commerce tasks for small businesses worldwide.

Google rolls out AI Mode shopping ads and Direct Offers, enabling purchases from Etsy and Wayfair directly within Gemini chatbot and Search.

Google is integrating Walmart's shopping experience directly into its Gemini AI assistant, allowing users to make purchases and receive personalized recommendations within the chat interface.

Walmart's Sparky AI chatbot enables personalized shopping recommendations and customer service integration with ChatGPT and Gemini platforms.

Google unveils open standard for agentic commerce enabling direct shopping through Gemini and AI Mode. Target and Walmart join protocol to revolutionize retail experience.