ontap.daily (August 26th 2026)

In today's episode, John unpacks Walmart's long-awaited decision to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay after a decade of resistance, and what the world's largest retailer's surrender on digital wallets means for every eCommerce merchant still debating payment method breadth versus processing costs. Plus, Hyvä closes a critical Amazon Pay gap for Magento merchants, Google tests game-changing channel controls for Performance Max, and Sansec flags a Shopware vulnerability that demands immediate attention.- Walmart finally accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay across US stores, the strategic lesson behind the decade-long holdout- Hyvä ships native Amazon Pay integration for Checkout and updated theme compatibility module- Google tests channel prioritisation controls for Performance Max campaigns- Why AI visibility requires organisational mobilisation, not just SEO execution- Shopware Store API vulnerability allowing administrator takeover, patched August 25- Paid media ROAS measurement gaps and what they mean for peak season budgets- Retail media accountability push from IAB Europe as the market hits $200 billion- Magento ecosystem updates: PageBuilder AI, MCP server for AI agents, and Layout BricksVisit www.ontapgroup.com to learn more about how On Tap helps eCommerce businesses grow, or get in touch to discuss your peak season preparation.