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AI’s Transformation of Online Shopping Is Just Getting Started

A rapidly growing share of consumers is using AI to find and buy products. Brands need to be ready, says the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
A new wave of AI shopping agents is emerging.
AI is transforming how consumers find and buy products online. (BoF Studio)
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While search engines remain dominant, driving around 80 percent of all search traffic, the rapid rise of AI-driven discovery highlights a fundamental change in how people find and evaluate products.

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The State of Fashion 2026: When the Rules Change

The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.

How Brands Stand Out in AI Search

To ensure their products are surfaced on platforms like ChatGPT, brands are turning to startups such as Profound, whose CEO James Cadwallader offers his view on what brands need to know in the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.

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