Release 261 completes the partner gallery story. Release 260 delivered partner-specific galleries to every delivery channel; this release gives the people who maintain them the place to build them, with a separate gallery per taxonomy, an image order of its own for every locale, and a gallery section that stays workable while all of it is done. Icecat MCP now accepts a locale on each individual request and reports the locales an account is authorized to use, so an AI agent can work through several markets in a single conversation. Distributors receive a Skipped Products Report that lists only real…
Retailers are taking different approaches to AI shopping agents, with some welcoming automated purchases while others restrict or block the technology entirely. According to The Wall Street Journal, companies including QVC, Kohl's, Amazon, and Walmart are adopting contrasting strategies as agentic commerce begins to reshape online shopping. The debate has intensified after Meta introduced Muse, an AI agent that can browse products and complete purchases on consumers' behalf. Some retailers see an opportunity to reach new customers, while others worry about fraud, losing control over transactions, and weakening their direct relationships with shoppers. Some Retailers Welcome AI Agents, Others Block…
