Google's new commerce framework cranks up the heat on 'agentic shopping'

Google's Universal Commerce Protocol was made in conjunction with major players like Shopify, Visa, Walmart and many others.
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Google Expands AI Shopping with Major Retailers: Gemini Becomes Virtual Merchant

Google has teamed up with major retailers like Walmart and Shopify to enhance its AI chatbot, Gemini, transforming it into a virtual merchant. This expansion includes an instant checkout feature, ...
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Navigating Regulated Ecommerce: What You Need to Know About Nicotine, Cannabis, CBD, and Alcohol in 2026

The regulated product space—nicotine pouches, cannabis, CBD, and alcohol—is experiencing explosive growth alongside ...

Google announces a new protocol to facilitate commerce using AI agents

Google today announced a new open standard, called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for AI agent-based shopping, at the ...

Shopify embraces agentic AI with Google, Microsoft partnerships

Shopify Inc. SHOP-T -1.89% has partnered with Google and Microsoft to help shoppers find and buy its merchants’ products more ...