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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ English, 28 October 2026, AI shopping

Almost six out of 10 people would use AI-powered shopping assistant to compare prices and find deals

South Africans shift focus to value and waiting for sales amid economic downturn

OneDayOnly’s survey found that 92% of respondents are happy to shop online and almost nine out of 10 consumers report saving harder than ever before.

Almost half of the respondents are using discount codes more than they ever used to, at 46%, and over a third are willing to switch retailers to find a better price.

Visa’s mid-year Stay Secure survey found that just more than three-quarters of South African consumers have used AI tools to assist with shopping, including comparing prices and finding gift ideas.

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