Latest News In E-Commerce - Generative AI Revolutionizing Retail With Immersive Shopping Experiences

Simply Wall St August 21, 2025

The e-commerce sector is witnessing transformative changes driven by the integration of generative AI technologies. A recent market report projects that from 2025 to 2029, the generative AI in e-commerce market will expand significantly, with an anticipated increase of USD 2.21 billion at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.1%. Key growth drivers include the demand for hyper-personalization and enhanced customer experience, the strategic improvement in operational efficiency, and the increasing accessibility of advanced AI tools. The report highlights the emergence of intelligent shopping assistants and conversational commerce, as well as the role of multimodal AI in creating immersive, visually-driven shopping experiences, which together are expected to fuel further demand and development in the e-commerce landscape.

In other market news, Newegg Commerce (NasdaqCM:NEGG) was a notable mover up 23.8% and finishing the session at $110.64. Meanwhile, La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) trailed, down 12.1% to end the day at $34.38. On Tuesday, La-Z-Boy reported a decrease in first-quarter earnings and provided second-quarter sales guidance.

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Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) ended the day at $246.45 up 0.2%. On Wednesday, Seismic announced product advancements with Salesforce, integrating AI to enhance sales productivity and buyer engagement through Agentforce.
Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) ended the day at $223.81 down 1.8%. On Tuesday, the Flex Seal Family launched its brand on Amazon Europe, marking a key step in its global expansion.
Adobe (NasdaqGS:ADBE) ended the day at $353.43 down 2.1%. On Tuesday, the company launched Acrobat Studio, combining productivity and creativity tools with AI to redefine document interaction.

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