Karen Webster

The Battle for AI Isn’t About Models. It’s About Habits

The Battle for AI Isn’t About Models. It’s About Habits
The Battle for AI Isn’t About Models. It’s About Habits
April 09, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Think about how you shop. Not how you used to shop, but how you actually shop now. You probably do most of it on Amazon....

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Why AI Shopping Is Still Just a Smarter Search Bar
Why AI Shopping Is Still Just a Smarter Search Bar
March 18, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

More than a year ago, I asked AI to help me buy a toaster. Not to browse. I knew exactly what I wanted, down to...

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The Next Battle in Credit Won’t Be for Top of Wallet
The Next Battle in Credit Won’t Be for Top of Wallet
March 11, 2026  |  Credit Cards

The credit industry has spent decades competing for something consumers were never actually optimizing for. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Welcome to the Transactional Economy
Welcome to the Transactional Economy
March 04, 2026  |  Payroll

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The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
The Three Blind Spots in How Consumer Sentiment Is Measured
February 26, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

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What Happens to Stores When AI Agents Do the Shopping?
What Happens to Stores When AI Agents Do the Shopping?
February 18, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

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Big Tech Faces the AI Innovator’s Dilemma.
Big Tech Faces the AI Innovator’s Dilemma.
February 04, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Smith Corona was once the king of written communications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
January 21, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now...

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What 2026 Will Make Obvious
What 2026 Will Make Obvious
January 14, 2026  |  What's Trending

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