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Target Brings Conversational Shopping to ChatGPT in Beta Launch Next Week

The move tests whether an assistant-driven storefront can boost holiday performance by linking curated multi-item carts to Target’s app for pickup or delivery.

Overview

  • Users can tag Target in ChatGPT to receive tailored recommendations across categories, including fresh groceries, and build multi-item baskets.
  • Purchases hand off to the Target app where customers can choose Drive Up, Order Pickup or shipping to complete checkout.
  • The beta rolls out next week ahead of the Black Friday–Cyber Monday period to gauge customer adoption during peak demand.
  • Target says about 18,000 headquarters employees already use ChatGPT Enterprise, supported by internal AI tools such as Agent Assist, Store Companion, Gift Finder and Shopping Assistant.
  • The initiative follows Walmart’s OpenAI partnership and comes after Target reported a 2.7% decline in same-store sales, putting a premium on flawless inventory and fulfillment integration.