Shopify | Latest News & Updates - Dec 20, 2024 Release

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Shopify is a leading global commerce company that provides trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage retail businesses of any size. With a platform engineered for reliability, Shopify enhances the shopping experience for consumers and powers millions of businesses in over 175 countries, including well-known brands like Allbirds, Gymshark, and PepsiCo.


Shopify - Latest News and Updates

  • Swap launched an AI-powered returns solution for brands using Shopify to improve efficiency and customer retention.
  • Shopify partners with Operation HOPE to provide program grants and resources to selectees at Albany State University.
  • Shopify recently improved Liquid DX with features like smart completions in VS Code, instant server startup in CLI, and bulk operations in GraphQL Theme API.
  • A new CLI tool was released to address missing environment variable functionality in Shopify Extensions, enhancing security and scalability for developers.
  • Shopify released a WebXR demo of 'Shopify Black Friday' for Meta Quest and Vision Pro users.
  • Shopify Developers introduced optional scopes for apps, allowing different scope sets for each store at runtime.
  • Shopify now allows merchants to issue refunds to a gift card for receipt-less returns.
  • Shopify updated its POS system to allow staff to collect and view customer information like birthdays and pet breeds to enhance in-store service.
  • Colin Wayne has filed a $60 million lawsuit against Shopify in the Ontario Superior Court, alleging negligence that disrupted Redline Steel's operations and caused significant revenue losses.
  • Mixam's PrintLink now integrates with Shopify, allowing creators to sell custom print products directly from their Shopify stores without managing logistics.

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