AI Agents Aim to Change Shopping. Some Retailers Are Locking the Doors.

QVC is rolling out the welcome mat for agents. Kate Spade lets them browse but not buy. Amazon blocks them entirely.

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2026-10-02 10:00 · Wall Street Journal Technology
AI Agents Aim to Change Shopping. Some Retailers Are Locking the Doors.

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