In this episode we will discuss...

• Tariffs are likely to drive Prime Day purchases
• Online grocery sales are growing rapidly, with a projected 8.9% annual growth rate through 2029
• Loyalty memberships may be the key for small and mid-sized grocery players to win back Walmart e-grocery shoppers, according to the Brick Meets Click April 2025 report 
• Amazon pilots audio product summaries
• Amazon Ads enhances generative AI capabilities
• Google is turning AI into a personal shopping assistant
• Google rolls out agenticAI checkout
• Walmart has launched “Ask Sparky,” a generative AI feature in its app that helps customers find products, synthesize reviews, and get recommendations using natural language
• Walmart’s new survey shows growing consumer trust in AI, with 27% preferring AI recommendations over influencer endorsements
• Roblox is expanding into physical retail, letting creators sell real items via virtual stores through a Shopify partnership
• Estée Lauder, Coty, and Ulta Beauty are accelerating AI use to cut costs, personalize messaging, and improve forecasting amid global and consumer shifts
• Instacart invites itself to the party with delivery app