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Merchants are getting their time back with Sidekick. These latest updates speed up recurring tasks and help them get more done in one place. → Merchants can now save their most-used prompts for later. We call these Sidekick skills. Instead of retyping prompts, run skills in seconds with a single command. → Skills are shareable too, making it easy for your team or other merchants to replicate prompts in their store. → Sidekick now helps merchants find and compare apps. Get personalized app recommendations and install right from the chat. No visit to the App Store needed. → Voice chat is now available across all stores. Instead of typing a prompt, talk directly to Sidekick—and Sidekick can talk back.

September shopping trends show U.S. consumers preparing for fall—and even getting a head start on winter. We analyzed month-over-month sales from thousands of Shopify merchants to identify trending products. Here are the highlights: → Fall wardrobes are getting a refresh. Overcoat sales rose +114%, followed by puffer jackets (+82%), cardigans (+41%), and beanies (+41%). → Halloween preparations are well underway, with costume sets up 175% and pet costumes up 125%. → Home chefs are stocking up on seasonal ingredients, including apples (+223%), apple butter (+40%), and squash (+120%). Demand for tea makers (+112%) and pie and quiche pans (+26%) also increased. → Fall isn’t the only season on shoppers’ minds. Many are decorating early for the holidays, with stocking hangers (+306%), Christmas tree skirts (+170%) and stands (+140%), and nutcrackers (+123%) all seeing triple-digit growth. Entrepreneurs, what trends are you spotting?

Shopify merchants, you’ll soon be able to sell directly through ChatGPT conversations. Hundreds of millions already consult ChatGPT when shopping. All that’s been missing is a “buy” button. Not anymore. Soon, when shoppers ask questions like, “I want a new scent for fall. Any recs?” or “What’s the best carry-on luggage under $300?” they’ll be able to purchase recommended products right in the chat. From discovery to purchase—all in one conversation. Behind the scenes, merchants will manage orders and customers the same way they always have in their Shopify admin. For more on rollout:  https://lnkd.in/gtExkRAV

Another exclusive, another entrepreneur who gets it. Ridge started with a simple belief—that they could make wallets better. Two Kickstarters, over ten years, and 2+ million wallets later, they're still improving every day. That energy is why we collab with entrepreneurs like Sean Frank to create merch for and by the commerce community. Is your brand next? Let us know in the comments.

Platform migration delivered immediate results for BARK. Meghan Knoll, Chief Experience Officer at BARK, shares why they left custom builds behind: → 6% conversion increase in the first four weeks after moving their marketing efforts to Shopify → 8% increase in subscription rates during 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Week compared to 2023 on their custom platform → 43% of new customers checked out with Shop Pay in the first quarter it was available Bottom line: why build checkout when you could be building your brand?

Sales go up when friction goes down. Cory Gionet, VP of Ecommerce at Pura, breaks down Shop Pay's impact on their checkout. The shift: one-click checkout, flexible payments, instant buyer trust. Better checkout, better business. Free with Shopify Payments.

Shopify and OUTWAY just launched a limited-edition collaboration. But this isn’t just merch. It’s Shopify Exclusives—a revolving collection of limited-edition products crafted in close partnership with merchants from our community. Each drop spotlights a partner merchant, celebrates their entrepreneurial story, and reinforces our commitment to the commerce community. Think your brand should be next? We want to hear from you.

Shopify Collective is now available globally—and we've added new features that change how retailers and suppliers find each other. Collective lets merchants sell each other's products, and manage their partnerships directly in Shopify. What’s new: discovery, instant import, and public price lists. Retailers: → Browse trusted suppliers including product catalog, margins, and shipping locations → See bestsellers and buyer ratings → Import products instantly; no waiting for approval Suppliers: → Get discovered by retailers outside your existing network → Make price lists public so retailers can instantly import from your product catalog Partner with more brands, manage less—all in your Shopify admin: shopify.com/collective

Developers, the Next-Gen Dev Platform is here. You now have a single place to build, test, and manage your apps. With the new Dev Dashboard and CLI-powered workflows, you can: → Create dev stores on any Shopify plan to match real-world environments → Test changes instantly with app dev preview, and deploy when you’re ready → Manage metaobject definitions directly in your app’s configuration Start building with your new workflow: https://lnkd.in/dEi-TmkQ

As students settle into the new school year, shopping habits are shifting. We analyzed month-over-month sales from thousands of Shopify merchants in the U.S. to reveal August's emerging trends. Here's what stood out: → Art and DIY supplies surged, with craft kits up 483% and doll making kits up 251%. → Musical instrument sales also increased: synthesizer keyboards (+86%), metronomes (+71%), baritone saxophones (+62%), and acoustic drum kits (+44%). → Households stocked up on cleaning supplies, with upright steam mops (+187%), lawn sweepers (+115%), brooms (+81%), and carpet steamers (+29%) all on the rise. → As temperatures drop, fall clothing is trending upward, including bomber jackets (+76%), sweaters (+65%), sweatshirts (+56%), trench coats (+40%), and overcoats (+33%). What fall product trends did we miss?