Retailers Embrace AI-Driven Customer Service Tools
At NRF 2026 in New York City from January 11–13, retail executives and over 5,000 brands showcased AI-powered shopping agents, chatbots, humanoid robots, and digital signage. Speakers including Walmart's incoming CEO John Furner and Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted partnerships with Google's Gemini and OpenAI, while Ralph Lauren demonstrated its Ask Ralph chatbot. Attendees emphasized customer service, authenticity, and Gen Z demand for transparency around AI use, shaping retail priorities for 2026.
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