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Agentic Commerce Optimization (ACO) requires platform-specific playbooks to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-driven retail search. As retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Target integrate proprietary AI agents—such as Alexa for Shopping and Sparky—brands must move beyond traditional SEO to optimize for context-aware, conversational commerce. Amazon’s shift toward Alexa for Shopping represents a critical evolution, merging product intelligence with personalized user data to streamline the shopping mission. By analyzing patent filings and research papers, brands can anticipate future interface changes and deploy strategies that align with these AI-driven systems. Success in this new era hinges on mastering query planning optimization, ensuring products appear within the context of complex user intents rather than relying solely on keyword-based ranking. This approach bridges the gap between strategic brand positioning and the tactical execution required to remain competitive on modern digital shelves.