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Businesses can now configure payment methods:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Store-specific payment options can be defined\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Fallback to market-level payment methods when store-specific methods aren't set\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Granular control over payment acceptance at individual store levels\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Simplified shipment handling\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>As a company operating complex retail logistics, you might require efficient shipment management to meet customer expectations and reduce operational costs. The Stores API recognizes and optimizes shipments based on store-specific inventory and location, thereby reducing manual processing and enabling faster, more intelligent delivery strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The API streamlines shipment management:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Automatic dispatch recognition for store-based inventory\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>No shipping method required for direct in-store stock transfers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Instant order delivery marking for store-stocked items\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>These are a few top use cases for the Stores API. Since it is still in beta, we know other use cases will pop up and features may be expanded. What use cases do you anticipate? Please share them with us and will document it for others to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch4>Conclusion\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\n\u003Cp>Although the Stores API is still in beta, it offers powerful capabilities for you to add more granular controls over your physical retail locations to help you create more integrated, flexible retail experiences. We are eager to have you try it and provide us your feedback. What features work well for you? What more do you need? We would like to hear from you if you’re testing the new API. The new Stores API represents another step forward in our unified commerce approach. 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