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News1 min read

California SB 690 narrows tracking lawsuits: what Shopify merchants should check

California’s SB 690 limits a specific private website-tracking claim. Here is what changes, what remains, and why Shopify pixel consent still matters.

JJames Bennett•2 Oct 2026
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News1 min read

Shopify Canvas launches: design with Sidekick, but check theme limits first

Shopify Canvas puts store pages in one design workspace. Check early access, supported themes and update restrictions before trying it.

Will Slatton•1 Oct 2026
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News1 min read

Shopify App Pricing migration: what merchants should check on their next bill

Existing app subscriptions can move to Shopify App Pricing without a new approval. Check the effective date, price behaviour and notices.

JJames Bennett•1 Oct 2026
Shopify illustration of a wallet returning on a boomerang
News1 min read

Shopify return-shipping tax changes on 23 October: check manual workarounds

Shopify will calculate tax on eligible US return-shipping fees from 23 October. Check which returns qualify and avoid double counting.

Will Slatton•1 Oct 2026
Trustpilot promotional example of a product review card for a crewneck T-shirt
News1 min read

Trustpilot Product Review Pages: what Shopify merchants should check

Trustpilot gives products dedicated review pages for shoppers and AI discovery. Check catalogue grouping, destination links and evidence before forecasting results.

SSophie Harrington•1 Oct 2026
ChatGPT and Shopify logos in Shopify’s official plugin illustration
News1 min read

Pin Shopify in ChatGPT: a quicker route to everyday store tasks

Shopify’s ChatGPT plugin can now be pinned to the sidebar. What the shortcut does, how to connect, and which store tasks still need the admin.

JJames Bennett•1 Oct 2026
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Gemini 4 Argon: what Google’s limited release means for ecommerce teams

Google has announced Gemini 4 Argon with limited initial access. What merchants can verify now, and what still needs evidence.

Will Slatton•1 Oct 2026
Amazon demonstration of Shopify order management
News1 min read

Amazon Seller Central adds Shopify connections: what is available now

A practical review for Shopify merchants considering Amazon’s new multichannel tools, with rollout limits and a checklist before connecting.

SSophie Harrington•30 Sep 2026
Shopify illustration of a scheduled campaign and rollback
News1 min read

Shopify Rollouts: choose a launch, event or experiment before scheduling

Shopify’s updated Rollouts setup helps schedule launches, temporary events and experiments. Check plan eligibility, timing and rollback limits.

JJames Bennett•30 Sep 2026
Shopify demo showing a suitcase purchase on a phone
News1 min read

Google AI Mode and Gemini checkout: what eligible Shopify stores should check

Review Shopify’s Google direct-checkout setting, product limitations and reporting requirements before the holiday rush.

Will Slatton•30 Sep 2026
Shopify performance comparison for Dawn and Horizon
News1 min read

Shopify Liquid streaming: what the 29% first-byte improvement means for your theme

Shopify’s streaming rollout improves first-byte timing. Check theme eligibility, resource order and real-user performance before planning changes.

SSophie Harrington•30 Sep 2026
Shopify POS hardware and a shop assistant serving a customer
News1 min read

Shopify POS adds local delivery and stock counts: check staff permissions first

Updated 21 October: count in Shopify admin or POS Pro, and understand why Complete count bypasses review. September local delivery guidance retained.

JJames Bennett•30 Sep 2026
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