Enterprise Retailers Deploy AI Solutions for Peak SeasonLowe's, Academy Sports Scale AI Search as Retailers Shift Beyond PilotsRetail / DTC › Department StoresLLMSearchMajor retailers including Lowe's and Academy Sports are moving AI from experimental pilots into live, revenue-generating systems ahead of holiday 2026, with Lowe's reporting nearly 3X higher conversion rates for customers using its AI assistant. For commerce practitioners, the shift signals that measurable ROI from AI-powered discovery is now table-stakes, and success depends on integrating AI into cross-functional workflows rather than isolated tasks.Aug 28, 2026Read full article →