Running a small business is no small feat. From setting up your store to managing marketing, customer service, and sales it’s a lot to juggle. That’s why Shopify’s Summer ’25 Edition is all about making your life easier with powerful, easy to use AI tools that work for you.
Whether you’re just starting out or already up and running, these updates are designed to save you time, grow your sales, and make running your business feel more like a conversation than a chore.
Let’s break down what’s new and how it can help you.
AI Shopping Agents That Sell for You
Online shopping is changing fast. Customers are now using AI powered platforms like Perplexity to find and buy products. Shopify is making sure your products can be found in these new spaces.
Shopify Catalog
Think of this as your gateway to AI powered marketplaces. The Shopify Catalog helps your products appear on platforms where people shop using conversational AI. If your store meets the criteria, you’ll automatically be included no extra setup is required.
Knowledge Base App
Have you ever had customers ask the same questions over and over like “What’s your return policy?” or “How fast is shipping?” The new Knowledge Base App creates smart FAQs from your store’s settings and shows them to shoppers using AI. You can customize the answers, and even see what questions people are really asking about your brand.
AI Chat for Your Website (Storefront MCP)
Want to offer instant help to your visitors, like a 24/7 assistant? With Storefront MCP, you can add an AI agent to your site that chats with customers, recommends products, answers questions builds their shopping cart, and helps them check out by using natural, human like conversation.
Faster Store Setup and Easier Design
Setting up a store used to take days or even weeks. Now? You can get started in minutes.
AI Store Setup
Tell Shopify a few keywords about your business like “vintage jewelry” or “organic skincare” and it will create a custom online store design that fits your style. It’s perfect if you’re starting from scratch or need a fresh look.
Customize with AI Using the New Horizon Theme
Want to make changes to your store’s design, but not sure how? Just describe what you want like a new banner, layout, or product grid and Shopify’s AI will generate it for you using our new Horizon theme. No coding or design skills are needed.
Meet Sidekick: Your New Business Partner
Shopify’s AI assistant, Sidekick, has gone from helpful to essential. It’s like having a smart, tech savvy team member by your side.
Get Smart Business Insights
Ask Sidekick questions like “Why did sales go down last month?” and it won’t just guess it will analyze your data (inventory, marketing, traffic trends) and give you a full explanation with clear suggestions.
Let Sidekick Do the Work
Need a discount code? A sales report? Want to group certain customers together? Sidekick does it all just ask. It doesn’t just talk, it takes action.
Talk to Sidekick in Your Language and Voice
Sidekick works in 20 languages and can now understand your voice. You can even share your screen and speak naturally. It understands what you need and gets things done quickly no tech experience is required.
Create Images Instantly
Need a new banner or promo image? Just describe it, and Sidekick will generate one for you right inside Shopify. You don’t need a designer or expensive tools.
Why This Is Great News for Small Businesses
Heres’ what all this means for you:
- Less time doing repetitive tasks
- More sales through new AI powered shopping platforms
- Better customer experience on your own site
- Smarter decisions based on real insights
- Faster setup and design with zero tech stress
In short, you get enterprise level tools without needing a big budget or a tech team.
Final Thoughts: Your Future Is Now
Shopify’s Summer ’25 Edition is here to help you dream big and build smarter. Whether you’re launching a brand new store or looking to grow faster, these AI features are built to support your journey every step of the way.
Try the new tools today and see what’s possible when AI works for you.
As a Shopify development expert, I help small businesses build, customize, and scale their stores with the latest tools so you can focus on growth while we handle the tech.
Reference:
- https://www.shopify.com/blog/expanding-your-ai-horizons-summer-edition-25
