Shopify Entrepreneur Weekly

Hello there!

Summer is almost here, Shopify store owners! 🌞 As we step into this vibrant season, it’s the perfect time to reflect, recharge, and revamp your business. This week’s big news? Shopify Summer ’25 Edition is here, packed with updates to help you work smarter, sell better, and grow faster. Let’s dive into the highlights!

What's inside this newsletter:

• Summer ’25 Edition highlights: A complete overview of the key updates and features.

• Optimized carts made easy: Learn how to create the most efficient and effective shopping cart.

• New free themes: Discover 10 stunning Horizon themes designed to boost conversions.

• Unveiling Google’s updated logo after a decade!

Let these updates inspire you to take your store to the next level this summer! 🚀

Shopify’s Summer ’25 Edition

Shopify’s Summer ’25 Edition is here – and it’s all about new beginnings. This twice-annual product drop refreshes your Shopify workflow, bringing everything together in one place to make your business more flexible, efficient, and powerful.

Kicking things off:

• Horizon: A revolutionary design foundation for storefronts, powered by AI-generated themes and blocks.

• Smarter AI Tools: Sidekick now offers multi-step reasoning, image generation, and real-time support (screen sharing + voice chat).

And that’s just the start. With 150+ updates, here’s what’s on the horizon:

🌐 Global & B2B

• Markets for B2B: Sell to multiple regions/customer segments from one admin (Plus-only).

• NetSuite ERP Integration: Direct sync for B2B (orders, PO numbers, payment terms).

• QuickBooks Connector: Webgility’s updated out-of-the-box integration.

⚡ Checkout & Payments

• Faster Checkout: Customers enter details 2 seconds sooner.

• Apple Pay Customization: Supports merchant-branded experiences.

• Shop Pay Installments in Canada: BNPL to boost conversions.

🛍️ Retail & POS

• POS v10 Redesign: Faster navigation, smarter search, and branded displays.

• Mixed Fulfillment: Ship some items, take others home—all in one transaction.

🤖 AI & Automation

• Sidekick Upgrades: Speak 20 languages, generate images, and assist via mobile.

• Flow Enhancements: Troubleshoot with detailed logs and nested loops.

📦 Shipping & Operations

• Flat-Rate Multi-Location Shipping: One fee for split shipments.

• Barcode Scanning: Streamline inventory transfers.

🎨 Design & Themes

• 10 New Horizon Themes: Optimized for conversion + AI customization.

• Storefront Web Components: Embed Shopify features on any website.

Dive deeper into all 150+ updates – then head to the "Drive" page for a mind-blowing surprise.

Shopify hack

What does the most optimized cart you’ve ever seen look like?

It’s packed with features that make it a total AOV machine, yet it still manages to deliver a smooth checkout experience.

From upsells that actually make sense to a killer checkout section, here's a quick sneak peek:

• A Progress Bar Upsell that makes spending more feel like a no-brainer.

• A Membership Upsell with pure margin magic (just $12 for huge benefits).

• A smart "Would you like fries with that?" add-on bundle.

But the real showstopper? The most dialed-in checkout section I’ve ever come across.

Check out the break down in detail. 👇

New themes in stock

Shopify unveils a brand-new collection of free themes, optimized to convert.

1. Fabric: A versatile storefront with bold, product-forward designs featuring edge-to-edge photo grids and lifestyle media blocks. Excels across categories while maintaining your brand's personality.

2. Heritage: Rich visuals and expressive layouts designed for brands with a strong editorial aesthetic. Highlights textures, craftsmanship, and unique product qualities.

3. Savor: Minimalist design with vibrant, appetizing layouts. Showcases products with large imagery and engaging storytelling blocks.

4. Pitch: Bold, bright layouts designed to showcase product details and share compelling brand stories with dynamic visuals and typography.

5. Tinker: Modern storefront with efficient navigation and clean layouts. Highlights craftsmanship through product grids, collection cards, and rich video blocks.

6. Ritual: Luxurious, designer-inspired aesthetics with bold layouts, premium visuals, and an exclusive shopping experience.

7. Horizon: Sleek, minimal design that’s fast-loading and ready to launch. Focuses on bold product showcases with clean, modern layouts.

8. Atelier: Elegant galleries favoring editorial photography with negative space and luxurious design to highlight artistry and storytelling.

9. Dwell: Warm, inviting layouts featuring thoughtful details and intuitive filters. Perfect for creating a cozy, welcoming online space.

10. Vessel: Sophisticated, airy design with intuitive navigation and filtering. Highlights unique product shapes and colors for an inviting shopping experience.

Photo of the week

Google has updated its colorful "G" logo for the first time in nearly a decade. The new design blends the red, yellow, green, and blue colors into a gradient, aligning with the Gemini logo's style. Currently, the update is visible on the Google app for iOS and Pixel phones, while the web and other Android devices still feature the older logo with distinct color borders.

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