🔗 LinkedIn пост · Michael J Kehoe · Retail Technology & AI Solutions Project Manager | ShelfOptix | RetailGIS | Store Intelligence | Space Capture | PMP Candidate | Author | Building LabelLenz — bringing clarity to shoppers at the shelf · 2026-05-26 · 👍 3 · 💬 4 · 🔁 0
Over the past few years, we’ve talked a lot about AI helping consumers shop smarter. But what happens when AI starts making the shopping decisions itself? That’s the direction commerce is rapidly moving toward. In my latest AI On The Aisle article, I explore how “Agentic Commerce” is reshaping retail — where AI systems are beginning to search, compare, recommend, and even purchase products on behalf of consumers. According to new NIQ research: • 42% of consumers have already used AI shopping tools • Retail media spending surpassed $184 billion globally • AI-driven commerce ecosystems are accelerating faster than traditional retail models The implications for retailers and brands are enormous. This shift is no longer just about marketing to people. It’s increasingly about becoming machine-readable, operationally accurate, inventory-connected, and AI-ready. The future digital shelf may belong to the brands with the cleanest operational data. In the article, I break down: 🔹 Agentic AI in commerce 🔹 The rise of AI-driven purchasing behavior 🔹 Why inventory accuracy and shelf intelligence matter more than ever 🔹 How retail media and operational execution are converging 🔹 What this means for retailers, suppliers, and technology leaders moving forward Would love to hear your thoughts: How do you think AI-driven purchasing agents will change retail over the next 5 years? ai artificialintelligence retailtechnology agenticai retailinnovation futureofretail commerceai…