Unveiling NRF 2024: IBM’s Generative AI Breakthrough

Technology breakthroughs and shifting consumer tastes are driving a revolution in the retail sector as we approach 2024

Modern consumers demand a customized shopping experience that includes convenient product options, thorough information, a variety of payment options

Retail settings that are both cohesive and intuitive while also being precisely tailored to each customer’s needs can be created with the aid of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

AI-Driven Improvements to the Retail Experience Are Well-Received by Customers Customers’ expectations and the state of retail offerings today are very different

A majority of respondents (59%) expressed interest in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) applications during their shopping experiences, and 4 out of 5 individuals who have not yet utilized the technology for shopping

Given that 52% of consumers surveyed expressed interest in receiving offers, promotions, and information from stores that are relevant to their particular interests, retailers stand to gain from personalization and targeted offerings

The survey results indicate a mismatch between consumer expectations and current technology offerings, with only about one-third of consumers who have used virtual assistants