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2026 Ecommerce Data Actionability with AI Agents

New research reveals why commerce teams are overwhelmed, and what's next for AI adoption

Commerce teams are drowning in dashboards but starving for action. Despite massive investments in tools, agencies, and headcount, the traditional operating model can't keep pace with algorithms that change hourly.

This Qualtrics data study commissioned by CommerceIQ surveyed 240 ecommerce leaders at $300M+ brands to uncover where teams are struggling, why the agency model is hitting its limits, and what it will take for commerce leaders to embrace AI agents.

2026 Ecommerce Data Actionability with AI Agents

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Coca-Cola
Ferrero
Purina
Mondelez
Newell Brands
Colgate-Palmolive
Henkel
PepsiCo
P&G
Georgia-Pacific
Coca-Cola
Ferrero
Purina
Mondelez

Key takeaways

Data overload is the #1 barrier, not strategy or culture::

The agency model is struggling to scale::

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80% are ready to shift budget from agencies to AI::

Trust, transparency, and human oversight are non-negotiable::

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Top AI investment priorities for 2026::

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