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Shopify’s AI shopping push puts checkout inside Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot

Shopify’s AI shopping push puts checkout inside Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot

Ottawa-based Shopify announced it has co-created a new open standard with Google and broadened its integrations with both Google and Microsoft. The goal: to enable shoppers to complete purchases from Shopify merchants directly within AI search and chat tools. Called the Universal Commerce Protocol, the technology links AI systems to merchants’ checkout processes, facilitating transactions inside conversational interfaces. Brands like Monos and Gymshark will sell through Google’s AI surfaces, while Keen is among those using Microsoft’s Copilot Checkout, according to Digital Commerce 360. https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2026/01/12/shopify-universal-commerce-protocol-open-standard-agentic-ai/ The push is gaining momentum as “agentic commerce” — AI tools that search, compare, and make purchases for users — shift from demos into pilot programs. If these assistants take hold as the main shopping gateway, whoever owns checkout and order data stands to gain fees, influence, and direct access to customers.
14 January 2026
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Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Google’s Gemini gets Walmart checkout as Alphabet stock rises in AI shopping push

Alphabet shares rose about 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday and Walmart gained about 3% after the companies outlined plans to let shoppers buy Walmart and Sam’s Club items without leaving Google’s Gemini app. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/11/walmart-partners-with-google-gemini-on-shopping-tool.html The timing is the point. Big tech and big retailers are trying to turn chat into a checkout lane, part of what the industry calls “agentic commerce” — AI that can take multi-step tasks, like building a cart and paying, after a user prompts it.
13 January 2026
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Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Google Gemini adds Walmart checkout: Alphabet’s new AI shopping push puts GOOGL stock in focus

Walmart shares gained roughly 2% Monday as Alphabet slipped, following news the retailer’s shopping experience will be integrated into Google’s Gemini assistant. Shoppers can now build carts and complete checkout without leaving the chat interface. “We aren’t just watching the shift, we are driving it,” said John Furner, Walmart U.S. chief and incoming CEO. Google’s latest move is crucial as it aims to lock in high-intent shopping—and the ads tied to it—within its AI platforms, responding to consumers shifting from keyword searches to conversational tools. The company introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard designed to let all agents seamlessly engage throughout the shopping process.
12 January 2026
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Shopify stock: What to watch Monday after Google Gemini AI checkout protocol debut

Shopify stock: What to watch Monday after Google Gemini AI checkout protocol debut

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 17:43 EST — Market closed Shopify Inc announced on Sunday that it has teamed up with Alphabet’s Google to create a “Universal Commerce Protocol,” enabling AI assistants to finalize online purchases for merchants. The company also rolled out an “Agentic plan” that opens its Shopify Catalog to brands beyond its own platform. Meanwhile, Microsoft unveiled an updated Copilot checkout designed to guide shoppers “from search to purchase in a single conversation,” according to Microsoft executive Nayna Sheth.
12 January 2026
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Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

Shopify stock set for Monday test after Google AI shopping protocol reveal

New York, Jan 11, 2026, 15:33 EST — Market closed. Shopify said on Sunday it has teamed up with Google on a new “Universal Commerce Protocol” meant to let AI agents complete checkouts inside chat-style tools, a shift that could reshape how its merchants reach buyers. The e-commerce software firm said the protocol is designed to handle steps such as discount codes and loyalty credentials, and that Shopify merchants will be able to sell directly inside Google Search’s AI Mode and the Gemini app. “We have taken everything we’ve seen over the decades to make UCP a robust commerce standard that can scale,” Vanessa Lee, a Shopify vice president, said.
11 January 2026
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Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo’s Wegovy pill

Amazon stock edges up after-hours as Amazon Pharmacy adds Novo’s Wegovy pill

Amazon.com shares rose 0.4% in after-hours trading on Friday after Amazon Pharmacy said it has begun offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill via insurance plans as well as a cash-pay option. Customers who qualify and have commercial insurance could pay $25 for a one-month supply, while cash-pay begins at $149; the U.S. FDA approved the pill in December, Amazon said. AMZN last traded at $247.33, after ranging from $242.31 to $247.71 during the session. Novo has said the pill will also be available through CVS and Costco and through telehealth providers including Ro, LifeMD, WeightWatchers and GoodRx. It’s a notable step as Amazon keeps leaning further into healthcare, with GLP-1 weight-loss drugs now driving demand — and sparking plenty of argument over who covers the cost. Wegovy is a GLP-1 drug, a class of medicines that mimics a gut hormone to help people feel full, and a pill version could appeal to patients who don’t want injections.
9 January 2026
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Walmart stock draws fresh buy talk for 2026 as e-commerce growth narrows Amazon gap

Walmart stock draws fresh buy talk for 2026 as e-commerce growth narrows Amazon gap

Walmart shares traded around $111.56 on Friday morning, little changed as fresh investor commentaries kept attention on the retailer’s online push and expanding profit streams. The debate matters at the start of 2026 as investors look for companies that can hold up if shoppers stay price-conscious, while still posting growth in digital sales. Walmart’s scale gives it room to gain share across groceries, general merchandise and delivery.
2 January 2026
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