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AI joins the Christmas ecommerce rush — but will recommendations turn into sales?

Published 9 November 2026, 2:03pm

With UK festive online spending forecast to hit £28.52bn, retailers face a new contest for visibility, trust and conversion as shoppers turn to AI for gift inspiration and better deals.

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