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This week brought a wave of Shopify updates: multi-store analytics, smarter pre-launch validation, new Sidekick features, and big moves in Collective. Plus — Forever 21’s new Shopify store offers an interesting lesson in theme strategy.
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Shopify News
Multi-store reporting in analytics
Shopify Plus orgs can now track performance across multiple stores in one view. No more hopping between dashboards — you can compare sales, orders, and KPIs across stores, regions, or brands in multiple currencies. Available to Plus users with org-level analytics permissions.
Shopify Launch Check app
Launching a new store? The new Launch Check app scans your setup in under 2 minutes, with AI-powered recommendations personalized to your store. From missing policies to conversion optimizations, it ensures you’re ready to go live.
Sidekick goes fullscreen
Sidekick, Shopify’s AI commerce assistant, now supports fullscreen mode. It’s easier to work on long tasks or complex conversations without feeling cramped. You can expand from the panel, shift-click the icon, or access directly via /sidekick in your admin.
Sidekick adds voice mode
You can now talk to Sidekick and get spoken responses. Perfect for hands-free workflows or quick requests while multitasking in the admin.
Shopify Collective goes global
Collective is now live worldwide with new discovery tools, instant import, and public price lists.
Retailers: browse suppliers with catalogs, shipping locations, margins, and ratings — then import products instantly.
Suppliers: make price lists public, get discovered by more retailers, and expand partnerships directly from the admin.
Sidekick prompts that drive real impact
Most merchants ask Sidekick the obvious (“show me my sales”), but the real power is in strategic prompts. Here are some you can try today:
1. Market performance
“Analyze my sales across geographic markets and currencies. Suggest optimizations for taxes, shipping zones, and local settings.”
2. Cost optimization
“Identify where I’m overpaying: transaction fees, unused apps, redundant integrations. Estimate savings if I optimize.”
3. Security audit
“Run a security check: permissions, API access, GDPR/PCI compliance, activity logs. Flag vulnerabilities.”
4. Checkout conversion
“Review my checkout funnel and identify friction points that may cause abandonment. Suggest fixes I can implement.”
5. Email performance
“Analyze my last 5 campaigns. Show open and click trends by segment, and recommend improvements for subject lines and send timing.”
6. Inventory efficiency
“Review my inventory turnover by product. Suggest what to restock, discount, or bundle to free up cash flow.”
7. Page speed impact
“Evaluate my current theme performance. Estimate how much load speed improvements could lift conversion.”
8. Customer lifetime value
“Segment my customers by LTV. Show me which cohorts are worth targeting with loyalty programs or exclusive offers.”
These kinds of prompts go far beyond surface-level metrics – they help you spot risks, unlock growth, and save money without extra tools.
What cool prompts have you used? Let me know!
Partner spotlight: Subscriptions are evolving
Subscriptions just got smarter and more flexible! Here’s what’s new:
Customizable Subscription Portal – Developers can now fully redesign subscription portals to match any brand. Add new sections, rebrand layouts, or create fresh experiences that connect with customers.
Subscription Chatbot – A chatbot built for subscriptions! Merchants can ask questions like “What’s my churn rate?” or “How do I set tiered discounts?” and get instant, clear answers without digging through data.
These updates make it easier for developers to build and for brands to improve retention faster.
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Photo of the week
The September 2025 Blood Moon was a showstopper! On the night of September 7-8, a total lunar eclipse turned our moon a stunning blood red. This happens when the Earth passes between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow. During the "totality," sunlight scattering through Earth's atmosphere painted the moon red. Billions of people in Western Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe got a perfect view, and photographers captured some amazing shots. Did you see it?
Scale smarter with Shopify experts
Growing a store isn’t just about apps and themes — it’s about execution. At Shopexperts.com, we match you with proven Shopify pros who have solved the exact problems you’re facing.
Whether you need to fix broken theme code, unlock higher conversion rates, or set up systems that save you hours each week, our experts deliver. Fast. Reliable. No hand-holding required.
Don’t waste weeks guessing. Get the right expert in your corner and keep momentum on your side.
That’s it for this week!
Catch you next Friday with more Shopify news, tips, and expert insights 🚀
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