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Could AI agents become the next digital employees in retail?
Retail analysts are asking whether autonomous AI agents could take on the role of digital employees in the retail sector, handling tasks such as customer service, stock management and operations. The discussion reflects growing industry interest in agentic AI, as retailers look for ways to cut costs and automate work previously done by staff.
Why now: Retailers are actively exploring agentic AI as a way to automate workforce tasks amid rising cost pressures.
Evidence
- Could AI agents become the next digital employees in retail? · Retail Technology Innovation Hub
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