Google is expanding AI-powered shopping in Gemini through partnerships with Walmart, Shopify, and Wayfair, signaling a shift toward agent-led commerce.
Insights from Google's Eric Morris reveal changing Canadian retail trends, emphasizing early holiday shopping, mobile dominance, AI innovations, and value-conscious consumers.
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Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre is the first mall in Canada to feature a Google 'walk-through' on Google Maps/GPS, where viewers can take a virtual stroll through the interior of the mall on desktops, tablets and smartphones.