Release 254 introduces a collection of enhancements designed to make integrating with and managing data in Icecat even easier. This release brings smarter related product recommendations in the Product JSON API, introduces Lena, Icecat's AI Assistant on Icecat.biz, expands capabilities for distributor partners, and delivers numerous usability, performance, and platform improvements. For additional details, please refer to the previous Icecat Release Notes. Smarter Related Products Export in Product JSON Finding the right related products is only half the challenge; delivering them in a way that is relevant, well-structured, and easy to consume is equally important. With Release 254, Icecat enhances…
AI shopping agents are beginning to move beyond product recommendations and controlled demonstrations. Visa has announced that AI agents can now complete purchases on behalf of consumers at participating merchants' websites across Europe. The transactions take place in live commercial environments rather than test storefronts, bringing agentic commerce closer to everyday use. During these transactions, AI agents can browse products, choose suitable options, and initiate a purchase according to instructions set by the cardholder. Visa connects the consumer’s bank, the merchant, and the AI system while providing authentication and payment infrastructure. The development addresses one of the hardest questions in…
