CI&T Releases Report Highlighting AI Shopping Experience Gap in UK and Ireland
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 01 2025
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Source: Businesswire
- Expectation vs. Execution Gap: CI&T's report reveals that while 61% of consumers have used AI in shopping, 68% cannot recall a single impressive AI shopping experience, indicating a significant shortfall in retailer execution that could undermine consumer trust and purchasing decisions.
- Concerns Over Data Privacy and Bias: The research highlights that consumers' primary concerns regarding AI usage are data privacy and potential bias, suggesting that retailers need to prioritize transparency and fairness in AI implementation to enhance consumer acceptance.
- Rise of Social Media as a Retail Channel: With 70% of consumers reporting purchases made directly or indirectly through social media, particularly on Facebook and TikTok, this trend indicates that retailers must integrate new channels to optimize the shopping journey and increase brand visibility.
- Future Retail Trends Forecast: CI&T predicts that by 2026, consumers will demand faster and more relevant shopping experiences, compelling retailers to accelerate AI adoption to meet the dual needs for convenience and trust.
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Analyst Views on CINT
Wall Street analysts forecast CINT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CINT is 7.50 USD with a low forecast of 6.00 USD and a high forecast of 9.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 5.000
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About CINT
CI&T Inc is a Brazil-based holding company. The Company is mainly engaged in the investment, as a partner or shareholder, in other companies, consortia or joint ventures in Brazil, and other countries. The Company’s subsidiaries, including CI&T Delaware LLC, Somo Global Ltd (Somo), CI&T Oceania PTY Ltd (CI&T Oceania), among others, are mainly engaged in the development of customizable software through the implementation of software solutions, including machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, cloud migration and mobility technologies.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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