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85% of Australians Would Switch Retailers if AI Finds a Better Deal this Peak Shopping Season
Australian retailers could face growing pressure to win over price-conscious shoppers this Black Friday and Christmas shopping period, with 85% of Australians willing to switch retailers if artificial intelligence (AI)…
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