Rise of the AI-Assisted Shopper: What Drove 2025’s Holiday Retail Records

by Tanya Alvarez-Salsedo

Online holiday retail sales hit a record high in 2025, with AI tools appearing to play an increasing role in consumers’ buying decisions. The post Rise of the AI-Assisted Shopper: What Drove 2025’s Holiday Retail Records appeared first on Texas Real Estate Research Center.

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