Salt Technologies AI AI
E-commerce & Retail

AI for E-commerce and Retail

AI that drives revenue: smarter search, personalized recommendations, automated support, and demand forecasting. Built for platforms processing real transactions at scale.

AI Use Cases for E-commerce

Revenue-driving AI applications that e-commerce leaders are deploying in 2026.

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Product Recommendation Engine

AI-powered recommendations that analyze browsing behavior, purchase history, similar customer profiles, and real-time session context to suggest the right products at the right time. Deployed across product pages, cart, checkout, and email campaigns. E-commerce companies using AI recommendations see 10 to 25% increase in average order value and 15 to 30% improvement in conversion rate. Our recommendation engines handle catalogs with 100K+ SKUs and personalize in under 50ms per request.

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AI-Powered Product Search

Replace basic keyword search with semantic search that understands customer intent. Handles natural language queries ("lightweight waterproof jacket for hiking"), synonyms, misspellings, and attribute-based filtering. Visual search lets customers find products by uploading images. AI search improves search-to-purchase conversion by 20 to 40% and reduces zero-result searches by 70%+. Integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and custom platforms.

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Customer Support Chatbot

AI chatbots that handle pre-sale questions, order tracking, return processing, sizing guidance, and product comparisons. Trained on your product catalog, policies, and support history. Integrates with your order management system (OMS), CRM, and help desk. Deflects 45 to 60% of support tickets and reduces cart abandonment by answering buyer questions in real-time. Available 24/7 across web, mobile, and social channels.

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Inventory Forecasting

AI demand forecasting that predicts sales volume at the SKU level using historical data, seasonal patterns, marketing calendar, promotions, market trends, and external signals (weather, events, economic indicators). Achieves 85 to 95% forecast accuracy and reduces overstock costs by 20 to 30%. Automates reorder point calculations and generates purchase order recommendations. Particularly valuable for businesses with seasonal products or large catalogs.

Personalization Engine

Dynamic content personalization across your entire storefront: personalized homepage banners, category page ordering, email campaigns, push notifications, and promotional offers. AI segments customers based on behavior, purchase history, and predicted preferences. Personalized experiences increase customer lifetime value by 20 to 40% and improve email marketing click-through rates by 2 to 3x over generic campaigns.

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Dynamic Pricing Optimization

AI-driven pricing that adjusts based on demand signals, competitor pricing, inventory levels, customer segments, and margin targets. Maximizes revenue while maintaining competitive positioning. Particularly effective for businesses with large catalogs, frequent price changes, or marketplace competition. Companies using AI pricing optimization report 5 to 15% margin improvement on optimized products.

Measurable Impact for E-commerce

Real performance metrics from AI deployments across e-commerce platforms.

15-30%

Conversion rate improvement with AI recommendations

20-40%

Search-to-purchase improvement with AI search

45-60%

Support ticket deflection with AI chatbots

85-95%

Forecast accuracy with AI demand prediction

Recommended Packages for E-commerce

Fixed-price packages that deliver measurable revenue impact.

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AI Readiness Audit

$3,000

Evaluate your product data, customer data, platform architecture, and identify the highest-ROI AI opportunities. Includes competitive analysis of AI adoption in your segment. Delivered in 1 to 2 weeks.

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E-commerce AI Chatbot

Starting at $12,000

Customer support and sales chatbot trained on your product catalog, order data, and policies. Integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, or custom platforms. Deployed in 2 to 4 weeks.

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AI Integration Sprint

Starting at $15,000

Add AI-powered search, recommendations, or personalization to your e-commerce platform. Includes data pipeline, model integration, A/B testing setup, and production deployment. 3 to 6 weeks.

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Works with Your E-commerce Platform

We integrate AI with all major e-commerce platforms and custom-built storefronts.

Shopify

Plus & Standard

WooCommerce

WordPress

Magento

Adobe Commerce

BigCommerce

Enterprise

Salesforce

Commerce Cloud

Custom

Headless / API

Medusa

Open Source

Saleor

GraphQL

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does AI cost for an e-commerce business?
AI development for e-commerce ranges from $3,000 for an AI Readiness Audit to $50,000+ for complex implementations. A product recommendation engine starts at $15,000. An AI-powered search upgrade costs $12,000 to $25,000. A customer support chatbot starts at $12,000. For ongoing AI optimization, our AI Managed Pod is $12,000/month with dedicated engineers.
Can AI improve my e-commerce conversion rate?
Yes. AI-powered personalization and recommendations typically improve conversion rates by 15 to 30%. Specific impacts include: product recommendations increasing average order value by 10 to 25%, AI search improving search-to-purchase conversion by 20 to 40%, and AI chatbots reducing cart abandonment by assisting with pre-purchase questions. Our clients in e-commerce consistently report measurable revenue lift within 30 to 60 days of deployment.
How does AI-powered product search work?
AI-powered search uses semantic understanding to match customer intent with products. Instead of relying on exact keyword matches, it understands that "comfortable running shoes for flat feet" should surface specific products even if those exact words are not in the product title. It also handles typos, synonyms, and natural language queries. The result is significantly higher search success rates and conversion from search.
Can AI help with inventory management?
AI forecasting models analyze historical sales data, seasonal patterns, marketing calendar, market trends, and external signals to predict demand with 85 to 95% accuracy. This reduces overstock costs by 20 to 30% and stockout rates by 25 to 40%. AI can also automate reorder point calculations, identify slow-moving inventory, and optimize warehouse allocation.
How long does it take to implement AI for e-commerce?
Implementation timelines for e-commerce AI: AI search upgrade takes 3 to 4 weeks. Product recommendation engine takes 3 to 5 weeks. Customer support chatbot takes 2 to 4 weeks. Inventory forecasting takes 4 to 6 weeks. Start with a $3,000 AI Readiness Audit (1 to 2 weeks) to get an accurate scope and timeline for your specific platform and requirements.

Drive revenue with AI

Start with a $3,000 AI Readiness Audit. Identify the highest-ROI AI opportunities for your store.