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Hey Savi, an AI-powered fashion search platform, has debuted in the UK with native checkout powered by PayPal, marking the first agentic commerce experience in the country. The app allows users to search for fashion items using photos, screenshots, or text, receiving ranked results based on relevance rather than sponsored placements. Shoppers can then purchase items directly within the app, streamlining the process from discovery to checkout. The platform aims to reduce the friction often encountered in online shopping, where inspiration from social media or real life does not easily translate into a purchase.

PayPal’s Agentic Commerce Services provide real-time pricing, availability, and secure payment processing, integrating seamlessly with Hey Savi’s AI-driven search. The collaboration with Debenhams Group, including brands like Debenhams, Karen Millen, Boohoo, and Pretty Little Thing, positions the retailer as the first in the UK to adopt this end-to-end AI shopping model. The technology leverages PayPal’s data infrastructure to connect merchant storefronts with AI platforms, ensuring accurate product information and inventory updates. This initiative aligns with Debenhams Group’s broader AI and technology strategy to enhance customer shopping experiences.

The launch addresses a growing challenge in online fashion retail: the disconnect between inspiration and purchase. Traditional shopping methods often require users to navigate multiple sites, deal with paid placements, and face stock or size unavailability. Hey Savi and PayPal aim to eliminate these barriers by offering a unified experience where AI-driven discovery leads directly to purchase. For retailers, this model provides a new avenue to capture high-intent demand without relying on paid advertisements, potentially increasing conversion rates and customer reach.

Hey Savi is now available at h eysavi.com and on iOS, with an Android version planned for release soon. UK merchants interested in integrating their catalogues into AI storefronts can sign up via PayPal.ai. The platform’s AI capabilities, including computer vision and conversational search, transform screenshots into shoppable results across over 10,000 brands, prioritizing relevance and availability over sponsored content.