https://www.bvp.com/atlas/agentic-commerce-the-rise-of-the-delegated-buyer
Bessemer argues "agentic commerce" - AI agents handling discovery, purchase, and post-purchase on a buyer's behalf - will reshape shopping, starting with routi…Bessemer argues "agentic commerce" - AI agents handling discovery, purchase, and post-purchase on a buyer's behalf - will reshape shopping, starting with routine repeat purchases before expanding. The infrastructure isn't ready yet: agent-readable storefronts, machine-to-machine payment protocols (Stripe ACP, Google AP2, Anthropic MCP), programmable spending credentials, and new liability frameworks all need building. Power shifts toward buyers loyal to their agents, forcing brands to optimize for two audiences: agents that reward clean data and transparent pricing, and humans still moved by emotional resonance.
