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Shopify & Google Unveil Universal Commerce Protocol for AI Shopping
Shopify & Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol: The New AI Shopping Rails Ready or not, the front door of e-commerce is moving from your homepage to the chatbox. During the 2025 holiday rush, Etsy reported a 700% increase in conversational shopping traffic—a tidal shift in consumer behavior (Searchable). Now, Shopify and Google are spearheading a coalition to develop the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to streamline AI-driven shopping experiences. The aim? Simplify
Aleena Hassan8 min read
