Amazon retired Rufus on May 13, 2026 and replaced it with Alexa for Shopping, an agent that checks out on the shopper's behalf. The structured-data advice here still applies, but see the Alexa for Shopping merchant visibility playbook for the agent-era updates.
Google AI Mode native checkout took zero-click a step further: users can now complete purchases inside Google's interface without ever visiting your site. High-intent buyers reach your product but bypass your site, pixel, and email list entirely. The strategic priority shifts from capturing clicks to being in Google's supply chain — getting into AI Mode placements matters more than optimizing site traffic.
The update has been rolling for over two weeks and ranking volatility is flattening for most sites. Now is the right window for a post-rollout diff: pull Search Console clicks and impressions by week from April 1 onward, and focus on landing pages with short dwell time that lost position. The engagement-signal weighting is a durable change — it won't revert when the rollout ends — so don't just patch what dropped this week. Queue engagement improvements into the next planning cycle.
Alibaba International just launched Accio Work, an AI agent that can autonomously handle market research, product selection, store setup, ad campaigns, and customer service for cross-border stores. Here's what it does and who it threatens.
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