AI-driven retail in China - statistics & facts

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a massive game-changer across numerous industries, rapidly gaining attention and influencing many traditional business practices. In China, AI is poised to play a pivotal role in the retail industry, encompassing both online and offline sectors.
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Published by Xin Ou, Dec 17, 2025

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Estimated value of cost savings from Gen-AI in retail industry
***bn CNY
Estimated share of cost savings from Gen-AI in retail industry
***%
Share of department operators who believed AI would impact retail digitalization
**%

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