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Your garage can only handle so many orders. When merchants outgrow it, the Shopify Fulfillment Network has options—and we just added five more. Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment, Bigblue, DHL Fulfillment Network, GoBolt, and Mayple are joining the network as our newest 3PL partners. The best part: everything still runs through Shopify, so there’s no switching between platforms. More details: https://lnkd.in/dSemKYA  

Our shipping tools just got a major upgrade. Everything merchants need to fulfill orders is now in the Shopify admin. Here’s what's built in: → Exclusive carrier rates, with an expanded network of carriers and more on the way  → Bulk label purchase to process up to 250 orders at once  → Pick lists, or picking instructions, that show quantities and product locations so you grab the right items every time → Package defaults that indicate which box to use for specific products → Address validation and shipping insurance to protect you from delivery failures → Delivered Duty Paid labels to simplify global shipping and eliminate surprise charges at delivery All without leaving the admin. shopify.com/shipping 

At Shopify, we view AI as a multiplier. It powers how we build, ship, and scale tools for merchants and developers, helping us write better code and move faster. In First Round Capital’s latest Applied Intelligence article, Head of Engineering Farhan Thawar breaks down the systems and principles that make AI work across the company: → We adopted GitHub Copilot early, scaling usage to 80% of engineers in 2021—before it was even available commercially. → Everyone at Shopify has access to top-tier models, and our token spend leaderboard tracks usage as a proxy for value. It’s not just technical teams; Support and Revenue are the fastest-growing groups. → Adoption is measurable and factored into performance reviews. Internal data shows that consistent use of AI tools correlates with impact. We aren’t just building AI features. We’re building AI infrastructure and a culture that uses AI to drive tighter feedback loops and faster iteration. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gAy_Q_US

Imagine shopping in your AI conversations. Now, it’s a reality. Here’s how it works: We’re bringing together three platform capabilities so agents can help buyers find products, add them to cart, and check out—all without leaving the experience. → Shopify Catalog searches real-time product data across Shopify stores, helping users find exactly what they want. → Our Universal Cart creates one cart that spans multiple conversations and stores—even stores not powered by Shopify. Users can track all the items they want to purchase in one spot. → Checkout Kit loads the merchant’s checkout with the agent’s branding when users are ready to buy. It’s already used by Microsoft Copilot. Agentic commerce has arrived. Developers and partners, request early access for your agent:  https://lnkd.in/gSewgMQ7

As families get ready for fall and back-to-school season, U.S. shopping habits are shifting. We analyzed month-over-month sales from thousands of Shopify merchants to pinpoint July's trending products, and here’s what caught our attention: → Parents stocked up on baby essentials, with umbrella strollers (+1,125%) and baby bottles (+1,121%) both increasing by 11x, followed by bibs (+518%), onesies (+319%), and sippy cups (+278%). → Back-to-school shopping started early, with school uniform sales up 471%, and bulletin board trim (+261%) and lunch boxes (+157%) also rising. → College students are preparing for move-in day, with dorm essentials like ladder bookcases and shelves (+97%), storage ottomans (+92%), desk clocks (+63%), and reading lamps (+37%) in high demand. → Fall sports are on the horizon, and athletes are gearing up with dancing shoes (+301%), sports uniforms (+246%), track jackets (+99%), and cheerleading pom poms (+32%). → Tennis also saw high demand in July, with tennis shoes jumping 733%. Platform and paddle tennis paddles (+87%), racket grips and tape (+60%), and tennis balls (+28%) all increased. Entrepreneurs, what’s trending in your industry?

How do you market a fragrance no one has smelled yet? Rare Beauty's approach: launch an OOH campaign that delivers samples to fans, no in-store visit needed. To bring this to life, Rare Beauty needed a tool that simplifies product sampling. That’s where Shop came in, powering geo-targeted billboards and enabling passersby to request an exclusive sample on the app by simply scanning a QR code. Read more about how Rare Beauty and Shop turned a billboard into a sensory experience on the streets of New York.

Beyoncé's Houston stop on the Cowboy Carter tour generated $50 million in local spending. This surge extends far beyond her hometown; it’s impacting entrepreneurs and independent fashion brands on a global scale. Here’s what the data shows: → Interest in "cowboy core" fashion is rising, with cowboy hat sales on Shopify up by 141% compared to last year. → Traditionally a niche market, western fashion is attracting new audiences: Gen Z and millennial women of color. Chicago-based western wear brand Maya James experienced a 3,100% increase in orders following the tour announcement. → Brands that responded quickly to this trend reaped the benefits. Houston-based Rock’em launched a "concert ready" collection, resulting in a 14% sales increase for those products. Tecovas, known for premium cowboy boots, saw the opportunity to expand beyond their traditional markets and is opening a flagship store in New York's SoHo. The Cowboy Carter tour may be over, but western wear is still riding high. Read more about how entrepreneurs are winning this moment: https://lnkd.in/ezh4s5vB

The latest version of the Shopify Theme Store makes it easier to find your perfect theme—and launch faster too. What’s new: → An expanded library of 800+ themes with industry-specific layouts, content, and features → Smarter filters to match merchants with themes tailored to their industry and catalog size → Themes are pre-configured with the same layout and features as the demo store for easier setup See for yourself: themes.shopify.com

Developers, building a storefront AI agent just got easier. You can now connect our Storefront MCP server directly to the OpenAI Responses API—no auth required. Agents can search products, add items to cart, and create a checkout link in one request.

U.S. shopping habits are shifting with the season. We analyzed month-over-month sales from thousands of Shopify merchants to identify June’s trending products. At the top of the list are paddleball sets and sunflowers. Here’s what caught our attention: → Outdoor activities are gaining popularity, highlighted by a 904% increase in paddleball sets. Demand also surged for roller skates (+640%), bocce ball sets (+377%), and kick scooters (+235%). → As summer heats up, consumers are purchasing beach and pool products. Beach bag sales are up 251%, followed by bikinis (+222%), pool noodles (+167%), and one-piece swimsuits (+120%). → Golfers are investing in accessories, including golf bag covers & cases (+94%), golf gloves (+41%), and golf clubs (+33%). → With the Fourth of July approaching, consumers are stocking up on festive foods and decorations, including pie & pastry fillings (+284%), vegetable dips (+200%), picnic blankets (+198%) and grill toppers (109%). Entrepreneurs, what summer trends are emerging in your stores?