How AI shopping agents could reshape hardline, broadline and food retail - UBS

Investing.com -- The adoption of AI shopping agents could reshape U.S. retail by giving consumers greater control over purchasing decisions and shifting profit pools away from retailers that rely heavily on product discovery and advertising, UBS analysts said. Still guessing which names to buy? Our AI rebuilds its stock picks at the start of every month. The list is beating the market by 120%. See what's on it » AI agents such as Meta's Muse could help households compare prices, find cheaper alternatives, manage subscriptions and automate routine purchases. Even relatively small savings could increase consumers' effective disposable income and potentially support discretionary spending.