# Retail Cloud Connect™ Documentation

Retail Cloud Connect™ by Nimstrata connects Shopify and Agentforce Commerce (formerly Salesforce Commerce Cloud B2C or SFCC) stores directly to the [Google Cloud Retail API](https://cloud.google.com/retail/docs/apis) that powers [AI Commerce Search](https://cloud.google.com/solutions/retail-product-discovery) and Recommendations AI. This public documentation covers installation, configuration, storefront App Blocks, analytics, billing, and the underlying Google Cloud products.

[!ref icon=":rocket:" text="Getting Started on Shopify"](/shopify/getting-started.md)

[--![](/static/images/nimstrata-website.png 'Retail Cloud Connect™ by Nimstrata on Shopify App Store')--](https://apps.shopify.com/retail-cloud-connect)

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## Documentation by Platform

| Section                                                      | Description {.compact}                                                                           |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| [Shopify App](/shopify/)                                     | Install and configure the Retail Cloud Connect Shopify App, App Blocks, App Embed, and App Pixel |
| [Salesforce Cartridge](/salesforce/)                         | Install the Agentforce Commerce cartridge for AI Commerce Search and Recommendations AI          |
| [Google Cloud](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/) | Background on AI Commerce Search, Recommendations AI, and the Google Cloud Retail API            |

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## Common Shopify Setup Topics

Most Shopify merchants visit these pages during initial setup:

- [Getting Started](/shopify/getting-started/) — install the app and start the first Shopify catalog import
- [Filters & Data](/shopify/filters-and-data/) — map Shopify product attributes, collections, tags, and metafields
- [Translations](/shopify/translations/) — edit App Block copy, product-card copy, and filter labels for each storefront language
- [Product Card Builder](/shopify/product-card-builder/) — design the product card used by search, collection, and recommendation App Blocks
- [Theme Installation](/shopify/theme-installation/) — install and verify App Blocks on the published theme
- [Advanced Settings](/shopify/advanced-settings/) — exclude products, expand variants, choose SEO descriptions, and manage category enrichment
- [Analytics](/shopify/analytics/) — review product search and document search query reports
- [Billing](/shopify/billing/) — select, change, or cancel the Shopify billing plan

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## Google Cloud Foundations

The app sits on top of Google Cloud's product discovery suite. These reference pages explain the concepts merchants and agencies encounter while configuring search and recommendations:

- [Cloud Retail Search](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/cloud-retail-search/)
- [Recommendations AI](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/recommendations-ai/)
- [Serving Configs](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/serving-configs/) and [Serving Controls](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/serving-controls/)
- [Facet Controls](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/facet-controls/), [Dynamic Facets](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/dynamic-facets/), and [Attribute Controls](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/attribute-controls/)
- [Browse Results](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/browse-results/) and [User Events](/google-cloud-vertex-ai-search-for-commerce/user-events/)

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## Reference and Support

- [Frequently Asked Questions](/faq/) — billing, Google Cloud IAM permissions, and other common questions
- [Release Notes](/changelog/) — new features, fixes, and improvements
- [System Status](https://status.retailconnect.app) — current uptime and incident history
- [Contact Us](https://www.nimstrata.com/contact) — implementation, support, and partnership inquiries

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## About Nimstrata

Nimstrata builds [Retail Cloud Connect](https://www.nimstrata.com/retail-cloud-connect) so merchants of all sizes can adopt Google Cloud's product discovery solutions without the cost and complexity of a direct Retail API integration. Agency partners and ecommerce teams can use the same documentation to plan installations, theme work, and ongoing merchandising.