Imagine scrolling through Google Search and effortlessly collecting items from various retailers into one convenient Universal Cart. That’s exactly what Google is offering now, a seamless shopping experience that allows me to keep all my desired products in one place and check them out with a single click using Google Wallet.
Recently announced by Vidhya Srinivasan, VP/GM Ads & Commerce, Google’s Shopping Graph has reached an impressive 60 billion product listings, a significant jump from the 50 billion earlier this year. This growth reflects Google’s commitment to enhancing our online shopping experiences.
Universal Cart. With Universal Cart, I can add items from multiple stores while browsing Google Search, or even when I’m on YouTube and Gmail. It’s so liberating not to jump from site to site!
Here’s how it works: as I shop, Google helps me find the best deals and in-stock availability across different retailers. Then I simply choose my preferred store for checkout, leaving no room for the hassles generally associated with online shopping.

Google’s Universal Cart is smart too! Imagine you’re assembling a custom PC—your cart will alert you if any parts are incompatible and suggest compatible alternatives. Built on Google Wallet, it even recognizes payment perks and loyalty offers, revealing savings opportunities I might otherwise overlook.
Merchants. Google has partnered with renowned merchants like Nike, Sephora, Target, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Wayfair, and Shopify sellers such as Fenty and Steve Madden. This wide array ensures I have plenty of shopping options!
Availability. This feature will roll out in the U.S. this summer, initially available on Google Search and the Gemini app, with plans to expand to YouTube and Gmail soon after.

UCP and AP2. Google is also extending the Universal Commerce Protocol to Canada and Australia soon, with plans for the U.K. The Agent Payments Protocol will support secure, accountable transactions by authorizing agents to shop on my behalf according to my specific criteria.
Moreover, Google’s innovative features are set to debut across Google products, starting with Gemini Spark. It’s an exciting time to be an online shopper!
Inspired by this post on Search Engine Land.


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