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Adobe forecasts record US holiday online sales, driven partly by AI-assisted shopping

Adobe Analytics projects US online holiday shopping will grow 6.7% this year, setting a record, with AI-assisted shopping traffic expected to surge 130%.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 28, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 Adobe Analytics forecasts 6.7% growth in U.S. holiday online sales this year.
2 The Wall Street Journal reports this would mark a record for U.S. holiday online shopping.
3 CNA reports discounts are expected to attract shoppers.
4 Bloomberg reports AI-assisted shopping is expected to rise 130% during the holidays, according to Adobe.

Adobe Analytics forecasts that U.S. online holiday shopping will grow 6.7% this year, reaching a record level, according to the Wall Street Journal and CNA.

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CNA reported that discounts are expected to attract shoppers and drive the projected 6.7% growth in holiday online sales.

Bloomberg reported that AI-assisted shopping is expected to rise 130% during the holidays, according to Adobe.

Newsmax also reported the 6.7% growth figure for US holiday online sales.

How each side covered it

Left

1 outlet
  • Bloomberg highlighted Adobe's forecast of a 130% rise in AI-assisted shopping during the holidays.

“AI-Assisted Shopping to Rise 130% During Holidays, Adobe Says” — Bloomberg

Center

2 outlets
  • The Wall Street Journal reported Adobe expects record U.S. holiday online shopping this year.
  • CNA reported the 6.7% sales growth forecast and linked it to discounts attracting shoppers.

“Adobe Expects Record U.S. Holiday Online Shopping This Year” — The Wall Street Journal

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1 outlet
  • Newsmax reported the 6.7% growth forecast for U.S. holiday online sales.

“US Holiday Online Sales Expected to Grow 6.7%” — Newsmax

Questions readers ask

What did Adobe forecast for holiday online shopping?

Adobe Analytics forecasts that U.S. online holiday shopping will grow 6.7% this year, which the Wall Street Journal reports would be a record.

What role does AI play in this forecast?

According to Bloomberg, Adobe expects AI-assisted shopping activity to rise 130% during the holiday season.

Why is discounting mentioned as a factor?

CNA reported that discounts are expected to attract shoppers, contributing to the projected 6.7% growth in U.S. holiday online sales.

Sources · 4 outlet reports

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