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January 11, 2026
Walmart teams up with Google's Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products
The retail giant also has a similar deal with OpenAI's ChatGPT and has its own AI-powered chatbot, Sparky.

TL;DR
- Walmart is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI into its shopping platforms.
- The new feature will allow shoppers to use Gemini to discover and buy products from Walmart and Sam's Club.
- This initiative aims to keep pace with customers who are using AI chatbots for shopping.
- Walmart previously announced a similar integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT for 'Instant Checkout'.
- Walmart sees agent-led commerce as the next evolution in retail, aiming to reduce the time between wanting and having a product.
- The companies announced the partnership at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York City.
- The feature will initially launch in the U.S. before expanding internationally.
- Walmart leaders acknowledge AI's significant impact on the workforce and employee roles.
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