Research & Analysis
All collected links from the daily brief.
March 1, 2026
February 28, 2026
- WSJ published analysis forecasting the future of AI agents in retail, examining how AI will reshape shopping experiences. WSJ
- MarTech Cube analyzed how AI-driven hyper-personalization is redefining retail loyalty programs and customer engagement. MarTech Cube
- Mass Market Retailers examined how AI, clean beauty, and U.S. growth are reshaping the global cosmetics outlook. Mass Market Retailers
February 27, 2026
- Netcore releases E-commerce Agentic Trends Report 2026 positioning agentic commerce as new e-commerce OS. Roastbrief US
- European Business Magazine explores when AI buys on your behalf in agentic commerce. European Business Magazine
- Rio Grande Guardian covers how AI is reshaping product discovery, comparison, and shortlisting. Rio Grande Guardian
- MediaPost explores AI as your new shopping assistant and existential crisis. MediaPost
- WSJ forecasts the future of AI agents in retail shopping. WSJ
- Digital Commerce 360 covers what shoppers are using AI to buy in 2026. Digital Commerce 360
February 26, 2026
- Deloitte published a 2025 guide on agentic commerce and AI shopping agents. Deloitte
- Chain Store Age reported that consumers increasingly use AI agents but mistrust remains high. Chain Store Age
- The Information profiled 17 people crucial to AI shopping, mapping the key players in the space. The Information
- WSJ published a forecast on smarter shopping and the future of AI agents in retail. WSJ
- The AI Journal analyzed how AI shopping assistants replace persuasion with prediction, creating a warmth deficit in digital commerce. The AI Journal
- Martechseries explored how websites need to prepare for agentic traffic when AI becomes the user. martechseries.com
- PYMNTS covered how AI agents are starting to shop and how payments firms are adapting. PYMNTS.com
- Nasscom analyzed how AI chatbots are changing eCommerce in real, measurable ways. Nasscom
- A Synchrony executive will headline an April panel on agentic commerce at an MIT conference. Banking Exchange
- An ACI Worldwide executive will discuss the rise of agentic commerce at an MIT conference. National Today
February 25, 2026
- Economist Impact analyzes how agentic AI is reshaping retail. Economist Impact
- Capgemini report on retail AI trends for 2026, from hype to how. Capgemini
- The Paypers explores trust and checkout in agentic commerce through Hannah Arendt lens. The Paypers
- BlockBeats asks how agentic commerce can empower AI to start making money. BlockBeats
February 24, 2026
- Consumer study shows 70%+ of shoppers now use AI tools to find deals and discover products. MarTech Cube
- Morgan Stanley named Amazon top pick on GenAI momentum, sees 50% upside from AI shopping potential. TradingView
- InMobi CEO predicted agentic commerce could add $3 trillion to India's economy by 2047. The Times of India
- Consultancy.eu published analysis on how ecommerce is bracing for the new era of agentic AI shopping. Consultancy.eu
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce published report on how agentic AI will transform consumer-driven companies in 2026. U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Morgan Stanley published analysis on new frontiers in agentic commerce and market opportunities. Morgan Stanley
- SIA Partners released a strategic framework for brands navigating dual-interface commerce (human and AI). SIA Partners
- Grocery Dive covered what retailers need to know about AI-powered pricing. Grocery Dive
- Citrini Research warned that Visa, Mastercard, and AmEx could be gutted by agentic commerce disruption. Stocktwits
- TyN Magazine explored how agentic commerce is boosting traffic and conversion for retailers. TyN Magazine
- TechRound asked if AI agents have gone too far after reports of unwanted purchases made by agentic commerce systems. TechRound
- CX Today explored whether 2026 could be the last year we use traditional search engines as AI agents take over discovery. CX Today
- Mexico Business News examined the retail challenge as search disappears and AI agents take over product discovery. Mexico Business News
- Vogue Singapore argued that AI agents won't kill e-commerce, but will fundamentally redefine it. vogue.sg
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February 20, 2026
- Forbes argues agentic commerce adoption is inevitable and explores who loses Forbes
- Consumer data shows 64% now use AI for product discovery openPR.com
- Rothschild shifts retail ratings citing rise of agentic commerce Investing.com
- Consultancy.eu analysis on ecommerce bracing for agentic AI shopping era Consultancy.eu
- ShipStation research forecasts surge in retailer AI investments for operations Business Wire
- Consumer study shows 70%+ of shoppers now use AI to find deals MarTech Cube
- Forbes deep dive on Alibaba's agentic commerce and the end of search-and-browse Forbes
- AI Journal published overview on agentic commerce entering personalized shopping era The AI Journal
- Progressive Grocer reports AI deal hunting rising as customers demand personalized promotions Progressive Grocer