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Retailers Have a Secret Weapon in AI-Powered Shopping: Trust

US consumers would be more comfortable with AI buying on their behalf if a familiar retailer were involved.

By Leah Johns, Stephanie Koszyk, Joëlle de Montgolfier, and Florence Thienpont

  • Published on Şubat 03, 2026

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  • Headshot of Leah Johns
    Practice Director, Global Consumer Lab, Lisbon
  • Headshot of Stephanie Koszyk
    Practice Vice President, Dallas
  • Headshot of Joelle De Montgolfier
    Practice Executive Vice President, Paris
  • Headshot of Florence Thienpont
    Senior Manager, Brussels
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