Business Agent began rolling out to eligible US retailers, configured in Merchant Center
- Date
- Jan 14, 2026
- Regions
- US only
- Primary source
- Merchant Center Help
Business Agent, a branded conversational assistant on Google Search, started rolling out to US retailers with a verified Merchant Center account, at least 50 approved free listings and a claimed brand profile. Merchants customize tone, welcome message, conversation starters, colors and support contacts under Marketing > Business Agent.
The agent answers product questions using the merchant's website and Merchant Center data. Google said future versions would train on brand guidelines and size guides, add performance insights and support checkout.
Sources
- open_in_newAbout Business AgentMerchant Center Help · Jan 14, 2026
- open_in_newBusiness Agent Rolls Out in Google Merchant CenterPPC News Feed · Jan 14, 2026