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Macy's 'Ask Macy's' chatbot built on Google Gemini is drawing younger shoppers

The 'Ask Macy's' chatbot generates personalized product recommendations, styling ideas and related-item suggestions from plain-language searches.

Published Sep 16, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Artificial intelligence is reshaping retail, offering companies new ways to engage shoppers and drive sales.

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