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Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol to Revolutionize Retail

1/11/2026

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Google unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol at the National Retail Federation conference.
Google aims to streamline AI agent-based shopping and product discovery.
Google developed UCP with Shopify and Walmart to manage customer interactions.
Google plans to integrate UCP with its AI tools for direct checkouts from U.S. retailers.
Merchants can use AI-powered Business Agents on their websites for customer inquiries.

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Story summary

Google unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol at the National Retail Federation conference.
Google aims to streamline AI agent-based shopping and product discovery.
Google developed UCP with Shopify and Walmart to manage customer interactions.
Google plans to integrate UCP with its AI tools for direct checkouts from U.S. retailers.
Merchants can use AI-powered Business Agents on their websites for customer inquiries.