Google Reveals Canada’s First AI Shopping Era—What Retailers Must Do!

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how AI powered retail and intelligent discovery are reshaping how Canadians search, compare, and shop in an increasingly non linear digital landscape.Our guest is Eric Morris, Managing Director and Head of Retail at Google Canada. Drawing on deep experience in search innovation and retail transformation, Eric shares insights from Google’s AI powered holiday season, new agentic solutions, and what Canadian retailers must do now to scale smarter with AI.Key HighlightsAI Powered Shopping Shift: How Canadian consumer behavior is changing in the AI era. AI Driven Discovery: How businesses can show up in non linear, AI led shopping journeys. Agentic AI Tools: How Ads Advisor turns data into clear, actionable growth steps. Canadian Retail Wins: Real examples of retailers scaling with Google AI solutions. Future Readiness: What retailers should build now for long term AI success in 2026.Special Thanks to Our Partners:UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.