Shopify recently launched a batch of AI-powered features to help its merchants beef up their online stores in automated ways. This takes form throughout Shopify’s suite, including an AI generator for creating product images, banner ads, and other visual assets.
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YouTube has formed a deal with Shopify to make more content shoppable. There are already lots of products promoted on YouTube – some of which are shoppable – but the latest brings greater ability to click and buy on the spot.
In Episode 84 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast, my co-host Mike Boland and I use the example of AI startup Ario to discuss
In Episode 83 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast, my co-host Mike Boland and I discuss the rapid evolution of retail media from the
Shopify announced this week that it has partnered with Target to give its merchants online amplification and distribution on Target.com.
In Episode 31 of Localogy’s This Week in Local podcast, our hosts examine the evolution of the boring old online calendar thanks to recent innovations
Here at Localogy Insider, we’ve written extensively about how startups are transforming the world of remote and hybrid work using AI and other emerging technologies.
Shopify continues to expand its functionality for one-stop-shop appeal, and to broaden its addressable market of SMBs. The latest move in this effort comes Shopify Bill Pay, helping SMBs manage vendor payments.
I don’t know about you, but my LinkedIn feed over the past day or so has featured a collective “Hell Yeah!” from the usual suspects
As the world returns to IRL activity, so is Shopify. The eCommerce enabler’s latest move turns merchants’ smartphones into POS terminals… no additional hardware required. We examine the drivers and dynamics.
Shopify today announced a slate of new offerings for merchants who want to extend beyond websites. This includes some of the alternate and emerging shopping channels (social, video, etc.) as well as a selection of early-adopter formats like NFTs.
Shopify joins the link-in-bio competitive field with its own offering, known as Linkpop. It’s a simple landing page that lets creators and merchants display their wares in a low-friction way. And because it’s Shopify, it’s all about products. We examine.
Though its not alone in the software world for recent market-cap bloodletting, Shopify is seeing considerable declines following its recent Q4 earnings. We examine the what and why.
Shopify is one of the original innovators in the shoppability movement. Now it’s making big bets that visually-rich shopping will become table stakes, and the next big retention hook for online merchants.
Shopify has sealed a new partnership with Microsoft that lets its merchants to expand their reach. This occurs through Microsoft’s Channel App, letting merchants tap into Microsoft’s Search and Audience networks.
The latest development in the world of TikTok monetization is Shopify’s expanded partnership. Shopify merchants can now add a “Shopping” tab on their TikTok profile, among other things. We examine drivers & dynamics.
Earlier this week, we wrote about the strategic drivers for Amazon’s continued ad revenue growth. Is its competitor Shopify following it down that same path… and for similar reasons? We examine the evidence.
Shopify has signaled visual shopping ambitions through its latest acquisition: AR startup Primer. This will let it go deeper into home services and decor with a tool that lets merchants better exhibit their wares. We examine the details and drivers.
Shopify has extended its tentacles further into the SMB world. It announced this week that it will offer its one-click checkout service Shop Pay to merchants that sell on Facebook or Google. We examine strategic implications.
