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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.

Walmart teams up with Google's Gemini to make it easier for shoppers to find and buy products

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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