Shopify opens its catalog up to more AI agents
Shopify announced Tuesday that shoppers will soon be able to configure any AI agent to browse and purchase from over a billion catalog listings without a partnership integration. Customers connect an agent to their Shop account and check out using Shop Pay within the conversation, with orders routed back to the Shop app. Shoppers can set rules such as budget limits or fast shipping preferences, but must approve each purchase.
Why it matters: The expansion moves agent shopping beyond individual partnership integrations, while requiring approval for each purchase gives customers a defined point of control over transactions.

