ontap.daily (August 11th 2026)

In today's episode, John covers the critical deadlines and developments shaping eCommerce this week, from a Google infrastructure migration that could silently break your Shopping ads to a $20 billion bet on live commerce that challenges conventional channel strategy. With peak season preparation in full swing, this is the briefing eCommerce leaders need to hear.Key topics covered:- Google's Content API for Shopping shuts down permanently on August 18, what merchants need to verify this week to avoid broken product feeds- Adobe Commerce 2.4.5 and 2.4.6 regular support ends today and what that means for security and compliance- Whatnot's $545 million raise at a $20 billion valuation and what it tells eCommerce leaders about the live commerce opportunity- Shopify makes Shop Campaigns performance data available through ShopifyQL for better campaign accountability- FedNow cross-border expansion gets backing from Stripe, Visa, and Wise- NRF data shows US retailers have stocked up ahead of tariffs, what it means for Q4 pricing strategyWhether you're managing product feeds, evaluating new sales channels, or preparing your platform for peak season, this episode delivers the practical context you need.🔗 Learn more at www.ontapgroup.com.