Shopify Update Summary【First Week of September】
The previous update article is here
How has everyone been during the first week of September, when the heat still lingers? 🌞
Even so, Shopify has been rolling out updates that you can't miss.✨
A new 'Dev Platform' that greatly improves app development efficiency,
the global expansion of 'Shopify Collective' to speed up sourcing and wholesale transactions,
support for HID barcode scanners in 'POS' to make physical store operations more flexible,
and the addition of full-screen mode for the AI assistant 'Sidekick'.
Covering a wide range from development to sourcing, store operations, and AI utilization, it has been a very eventful week!
If you want to know 'What benefits does this bring to my business?', please read until the end 👀
Table of Contents
1. For Developers: The 'New Dev Dashboard' makes app development easier
Official ChangeLog: Build apps easily with the new Dev Platform
Development made easier
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Manage apps and test stores together with the new screen.
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shopify app devCommand allows you to preview immediately. -
You can directly edit additional information about products and apps from the settings screen.
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You can create a test store and validate it with any plan.
* This information is as of September 2025. Usage conditions may vary depending on the environment.
2. Speed up procurement and wholesale! Shopify Collective is now available worldwide.
Official ChangeLog: Discovery and public price lists available globally in Shopify Collective.
Speeding up transactions between suppliers and wholesalers
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With Discovery, the supplier's catalog/margin/shipping location/evaluation is easy to view.
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If there is a public price list, immediate import and sales start without waiting for approval is possible.
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The service area has expanded toglobal.
* This information is as of September 2025. Available features may vary depending on the country/region and contract conditions.
3. Flexible store operations: Shopify POS now supports HID barcode scanners.
Official ChangeLog: Use any HID barcode scanner with Shopify POS.
The options for usable scanners are expanding.
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Supports HID (keyboard) mode barcode scanners.
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USB-type scanners that were previously difficult to use are now easier to choose.
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Support is available fromShopify POS v10.10 onwards.
* This information is as of September 2025. Functionality may vary depending on the model and OS settings.
4. Making the AI assistant more user-friendly: Added fullscreen mode to Sidekick.
Official ChangeLog: Sidekick fullscreen mode
Wider workspace with AI.
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Ability to display Sidekick in fullscreen.
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How to launch: Expand button/Shift+icon click/URL with/sidekick.
※ This information is as of September 2025. The display method may change without notice due to management screen specifications.
Summary
This update covers a wide range from app development to procurement, store management, and AI utilization, all of which are directly connected to daily business.
Instead of just thinking that each feature seems 'convenient', actually touching and trying them out is the quickest way.
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For those involved in app development, check the development efficiency by utilizing the Dev Platform.
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For those looking to strengthen procurement, check the public list on Shopify Collective.
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For those operating a store, try your scanner with 👉 POS v10.10
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For those looking to incorporate AI into their business, make full use of 👉 Sidekick in fullscreen mode.
Please consider implementing solutions that match your current challenges.
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