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          03 · EdgeQ3Oct 22, 2026
        

Retailers split on how wide to open

Some retailers keep agents out of their own checkouts while others let them buy and send their catalogs to the agent platforms.

Your doorBlock, allowlist and open each have a cost, so price all three before you choose.

Source: PYMNTS, Oct 5, 2026 · AI agents knock; retailers decide how wide to open the door ↗
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