Topic 08

Agentic commerce

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6 min · Updated 21 Aug 2026

How do you structure product data for AI shopping agents?

Use stable identifiers and explicit fields for price, availability, variants, compatibility, materials, dimensions and fulfilment. Keep those facts consistent across visible product copy, feeds and structured data so an agent can compare and act with confidence.

By Maya IyerRead answer →
6 min · Updated 21 Aug 2026

What is delegated shopping?

Delegated shopping is a workflow in which a shopper authorises software to research, compare or complete parts of a purchase under defined constraints. Reliable delegation depends on clear permissions, trusted product data and reversible actions.

By Aarav MehtaRead answer →
8 min · Updated 21 Aug 2026

What should a commerce agent be allowed to do?

Grant the minimum capabilities needed for the task and make limits explicit for budget, merchants, categories, substitutions and confirmation. Log material actions and require human approval for ambiguous or irreversible steps.

By Aarav MehtaRead answer →