ENVIRONMENT. TECHNOLOGY. RESOURCES
16th International Scientific and Practical Conference. June 19-20, 2025, RTU Rezekne Academy, Rezekne, Latvia

DRIVERS AND BARRIERS TO AI ADOPTION IN RETAIL ENTERPRISES: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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