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Built-in scheduling and A/B testing is now available to all merchants. Rollouts lets you schedule and stage theme changes, from flash sales to full redesigns, directly in the admin. Test variations with real traffic, measure results, and learn what works.

"The time between idea and momentum goes down when creation becomes this accessible." Rousseau Kazi unpacks why we built Tinker, how it works, and what’s possible when the best AI tools are free to experiment with → https://lnkd.in/gpjdxm7a 

The promise of AI unlocking creativity is everywhere. But the path to using it is still overwhelming. Today, we’re making it easier for everyone to play with AI. Introducing Tinker: a mobile app that brings together 100+ specialized AI tools. Models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and AI providers you’ve never heard of all in one app. That’s Tinker. Next time a new model drops, open Tinker and it's already there. Skip the subscriptions and jump right in. Just describe what you want to create—videos, images, 3d models, comics—and Tinker handles the prompting. We already wrote those very long prompts for you. Turn a business description into a polished logo.  Turn a product image into a stop-motion ad.  Turn a script into a vlog-style video. All the best AI tools, now in one place. Download Tinker from the App Store or Google Play → https://lnkd.in/gy5-xK6Z

We just made it possible for brands not using Shopify to sell across AI channels. Brands want to show up wherever shoppers are looking for products. In 2026, that’s AI chats. Our new Agentic plan lets any brand on any commerce platform add their products to Shopify Catalog and syndicate them across ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and even the Shop app. Now available globally → https://lnkd.in/esJfhWFE As for Shopify merchants, you already have this built in. No extra plan needed.

Shopify merchants, you can now sell in ChatGPT. You heard that right. Starting this week, any merchant who sells to US buyers can have their products discovered and purchased in ChatGPT. So the next time someone searches for sustainable skincare, your products will be automatically shoppable. The best part: it’s your online store and checkout inside ChatGPT. Buyers get the full shopping experience with all your branding, customizations, and payment methods. Commerce is happening in AI chats. Now your brand is there too. For more on how we’re powering agentic commerce → https://lnkd.in/e3y-Qu-m

Get feedback from AI shoppers before going live. Shopify SimGym is now available in AI Research Preview for all merchants. SimGym uses AI shoppers to simulate how real buyers would navigate your storefront. Select an unpublished theme and run a simulation to compare it to your current one. Walk away with a recommendation on which theme performs better, and insights on what's working and what's not. It’s like a flight simulator for your online store. https://lnkd.in/dYqdy8TR

Valentine's Day and spring were top of mind for U.S. consumers in February. We analyzed month-over-month sales from thousands of Shopify merchants in the U.S. to discover trending products. Here's what stood out: → Tulips (+195%) and roses (+170%), along with sweet treats like chocolate-covered fruit (+110%) and cupcakes (+81%), were in high demand leading up to Valentine’s Day. → Winter weather sparked an increase in cozy, at-home activities, including cross stitch patterns (+152%), candle making kits (+53%), and breadmakers (+47%). → Shoppers are stocking up on lawn care essentials ahead of spring, with herbicides (+105%), sprinklers (+103%), gardening totes (+86%), and fertilizers (+72%) all seeing increases. → Backyard essentials are also trending up, including swing sets (+58%) and slides (+45%), sunloungers (+55%), and outdoor umbrella bases (+49%). Entrepreneurs, what seasonal shifts are you seeing?

Shopify POS version 11.0 is here, and it’s our fastest checkout flow yet. This release is all about speeding up your most common frequent retail tasks. We redesigned the cart for smoother workflows, and improved customer search. Checkout has been rebuilt too. Payment and receipt selection are clearer, and split payments are easier to complete. The details → https://lnkd.in/g8KZ_-Et

Merchants can now use Sidekick voice mode in the Shopify mobile app. One of the first to try it out: Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast. Voice mode makes it even easier to tackle tasks and get business insights on the go. It’s like having an AI-powered Shopify expert right in your pocket.