✉news BusinessRetail first seen 13 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #2
AI Agents Start Working in Retail Operations
Original: AI Agents Get to Work in Retail
Retailers are increasingly deploying AI agents to handle operational tasks, moving the technology beyond simple chatbots into autonomous work such as customer service, inventory management and personalised shopping assistance. The development signals a shift in how stores approach automation, with businesses betting that agentic AI can cut costs and improve service, though questions remain about reliability and the impact on retail jobs.
Why now: Agentic AI is a fast-moving trend and retailers are among the first industries putting it into practical use.
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- AI Agents Get to Work in Retail · PYMNTS.com
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