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AI is reshaping how people shop—and now NIQ and Similarweb are teaming up to track it. Their new system, launching Q4 2026, will map the full journey from AI assistant queries (like ChatGPT or Gemini) to actual purchases, even when users switch channels mid-journey. Research shows AI-driven research leads to more brand visits, often via search—not direct AI clicks—so this tool goes beyond surface-level tracking. It’ll analyze what users ask, which products get recommended, how brands compare in AI results, and whether those chats convert to sales. NIQ brings product and sales data; Similarweb covers AI platform activity and post-AI traffic. Crucially, they’ll also audit AI’s product info accuracy, since referral traffic hasn’t kept up with rising AI usage—hinting users are comparing options inside AI before clicking out. This system aims to connect every dot in the evolving AI-powered shopping funnel, from discovery to checkout.

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