Shopify stories - Page 2

Canada faces a challenge, as a study shows that many startups are unwilling to remain in the country long-term for better funding opportunities elsewhere.

The Stupid Ideas Hackathon, founded by Maya Lekhi, embraces silly concepts to spark creativity and innovation in a fun, fiery atmosphere.

Zoho has grown its global SMB customer base by 40% in H1 2025, unveiling AI-driven features across six solutions to boost productivity and revenue.

Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.

Talon.One has raised $135 million to advance its AI-powered loyalty platform, serving over 270 global brands including H&M and Adidas.

Xero is set to acquire US payments platform Melio for USD $2.5 billion, boosting its North American growth and integrating payments with accounting solutions.

Amplitude unveils AI Agents to automatically analyse user data and suggest product optimisations, helping businesses improve conversion and engagement efficiently.

Manhattan Associates launches a connector app on Shopify, offering retailers real-time inventory, order tracking, and diverse payment options to boost omnichannel fulfilment.

Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.

Contentful has launched new features and partnerships to enhance its content management system, marking its entry into the fast-evolving Digital Experience Platform space.

StyleMatrix has unveiled a new AI-driven inventory management platform tailored for fashion and footwear retailers, promising enhanced efficiency and real-time insights.

Loop has teamed up with Global-e to streamline cross-border returns for Shopify brands, aiming to boost international operations and enhance customer trust.

The Commerce Team Global and Block and Tam have formed a strategic partnership to enhance online growth for retailers, merging ecommerce and digital marketing expertise.

Shirofune has integrated LinkedIn Ads into its platform, enabling efficient campaign management alongside major ad platforms like Google and Facebook.

ECommerce platform AppScenic has launched AI tools using OpenAI's API to help retailers optimise product pages, marketing, and SEO, streamlining store management.