Shopify Entrepreneur Weekly

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This week’s newsletter is packed with exciting updates and tools to help you grow your business, streamline operations, and stay informed. From game-changing features to the latest ecommerce news, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s what’s in this week’s newsletter:

1. Ecommerce updates: Amazon’s new budget line, tariff pauses, Shein and Temu’s price hikes, and more.

2. Partner news: Judge.me is now a Shopify Plus Partner, plus a new feature to sync Google Reviews automatically.

3. Shopify hack: Learn how to display customer credit directly on your theme to create your own loyalty program.

4. New premium themes: Discover two stunning Shopify themes designed to boost sales and elevate your store.

5. Photo of the week: Crocs x Swarovski — luxury footwear meets personalization!

Let’s dive in! 🚀

Ecommerce news and updates

Amazon Haul has launched in the UK, offering "ultra-low-priced" products across fashion, home, and lifestyle categories. Most items are under £10, with all priced below £20. Customers can enjoy discounts on larger orders and free delivery on purchases over £15. Returns are easy with a 15-day policy and drop-off options at Post Offices, Asda, and Morrisons.

Tariffs between the US and China have been paused for 90 days, with both sides significantly reducing import duties following talks in Geneva. While this marks progress, analysts warn the pause is only temporary. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the tariffs, highlighting the goal of achieving balanced trade and securing supply chains post-Covid without fully decoupling from China.

Amazon is launching "Enhance My Listing," an AI tool to help merchants optimize product listings by suggesting titles, attributes, descriptions, and missing details based on seasonal trends. Sellers can review and edit suggestions before updating their listings. The tool is being rolled out to select US sellers, with a wider release planned soon.

Shein and Temu experienced significant U.S. sales declines of 23% and 17%, respectively, after raising prices to offset higher U.S. tariffs. Shein's prices on key categories like beauty, toys, and home goods have surged, with some items more than doubling in cost, according to Bloomberg Second Measure.

A WooCommerce bug caused fatal errors that crashed many sites, even without recent changes from merchants.

The FTC has delayed the implementation of its click-to-cancel rule, originally set for May 14th, to July 14th. This rule ensures businesses make it easier for customers to cancel subscriptions and recurring payments, saving time and money.

Partner news

Judge.me is now officially a Shopify Plus Partner

This certification highlights it’s trusted integration, reliability, and continued commitment to Shopify merchants.

Sync your Google Reviews to Judge.me

Judge.me has introduced a new feature that automatically syncs Google reviews with your store. This integration pulls reviews from your Google Business Profile and updates them every seven days, making it easier to stay organized and showcase customer feedback.

Shopify hack

Did you know Shopify just made it easier to display customer credit directly on your store's theme?

Shopify has added a new Liquid variable that lets you show customers their remaining credit without needing them to visit the account page. This opens up exciting possibilities for building custom UIs and features — like creating your own loyalty program without relying on apps.

Here’s how: Use metafields to track customer progress, trigger Shopify Flows to manage and reward credit, and display incentives directly on your store using the new variable. A simple, powerful way to enhance your customer experience!

New premium themes in stock

Loka by MUUP – $280 USD

A modern and elegant theme designed for premium food stores. Perfect for showcasing grocery essentials, fresh produce, and organic items. With effortless checkout, curated selections, and feature-packed tools for performance and SEO, this theme helps your store stand out while providing a seamless shopping experience. Build a personalized, beautiful store that reflects quality and supports your business growth.

Sampo by Woolman – $350 USD

Sampo is a Shopify theme built to boost conversions and sales. It features product pages with rich visuals and dynamic content, a seamless buying experience with easy add-to-cart options, and customizable mega menus for improved navigation and product discovery

Photo of the week

Crocs and Swarovski team up for the most glamorous new footwear collection. The collaboration features a crystallized Classic Clog in tonal grey with a crystal-lined TPU cage and a sleek black Bae Clog. Both styles can be customized with sparkly floral Jibbitz charms for a personalized touch.

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