AI shopping could drive $263 billion in holiday sales. Walmart and Target are racing to get in
CNBC • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Consumers are increasingly using AI chatbots for gift discovery and price matching, which could lead to an estimated $263 billion in holiday sales, according to CNBC. Retailers like Walmart and Target are competing to leverage this trend.
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