Google adds Cart, Catalog and Identity Linking capabilities to UCP
- UCP: 3 new capabilities
Google adds Cart, Catalog and Identity Linking capabilities to UCP
Google announced three new optional UCP capabilities and a simpler UCP onboarding path in Merchant Center. Cart lets agents add several items from one store, Catalog fetches real-time variants, inventory and prices, and Identity Linking carries loyalty and member benefits.
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