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Dec 3, 2025
Discover how AI is revolutionizing retail, with ChatGPT driving a remarkable 28% increase in referrals. Big players like Amazon and Walmart are reaping the benefits, while small businesses face challenges. Shoppers increasingly rely on ChatGPT for research, leading to hybrid purchasing experiences. Remarkably, AI referrals boost purchase rates by 38%. With holiday traffic surging dramatically, businesses are urged to adapt by using strategic pricing. This shift in consumer behavior is reshaping the shopping landscape as we know it.
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ChatGPT Is Becoming A Search Powerhouse
- ChatGPT referrals to retail apps rose 28% year over year, signaling growing consumer reliance on AI for shopping guidance.
- Jaeden Schafer warns businesses must optimize for ChatGPT ranking as searches shift from Google to AI chatbots.
AI Traffic Favors Retail Giants
- Big retailers like Amazon and Walmart capture most AI-driven referrals, amplifying their market share.
- Jamie J notes Amazon's share climbed to 54% of ChatGPT referrals, increasing dominance concerns.
AI Referrals Are Still A Small Slice
- Despite headline growth, ChatGPT-driven purchases remain a small portion of total shopping activity.
- Jaeden Schafer highlights that AI referrals were only 0.82% of ChatGPT sessions on Black Friday.