Shopify’s Winter ‘26 Edition Features Over 150 Enhancements

Shopify is launching their Winter ‘26 Edition, calling it “Renaissance for the modern era.” With the right tools, people can build on creativity, so this new version of Shopify includes over 150 launches and enhancements.

These new features center around AI. Shopify believes AI amplifies human creativity, so users can use new AI tools to help bring their visions to life. Below are some highlights of what the Winter ‘26 Edition has to offer.

you can't spell Renaissance without AI

The Renaissance Edition: 150+ product updates built for a new world of commerce pic.twitter.com/J4xFRpzJRJ

— Shopify (@Shopify) December 10, 2025

Sidekick Becomes More Than an Assistant

Sidekick, Shopify’s AI-powered assistant, is evolving into a collaborator. Before, it was a reactive tool meant for answering questions. Now, it can predict merchant needs, suggest actions, build code, and make changes with your oversight.

With Sidekick’s new features, you can:

• Receive personalized, high-impact advice that can help you make meaningful improvements.
• Prompt Sidekick to create custom apps.
• Use natural language commands to customize store elements.
• Save, reuse, and share Sidekick prompts.
• Describe what you want to accomplish to create automated workflows.
• Utilize pro-level AI editing tools to improve product photos.

These enhancements are only the beginning of Sidekick’s new potential. It’s now a business partner that never sleeps. It’s conversational, thinks ahead, and takes initiative, helping merchants gain precious time to focus on other areas of their brand.

AI Tools are Incorporated Where Users Need Them Most

Sidekick isn’t the only AI tool that can make life easier for businesses. Shopify is integrating thoughtful AI technology across all essential areas of the AI platform to make tasks easier and more efficient.

Some new AI tools include:

• Shopify Agentic Storefronts – Puts Shopify products directly into AI-generated answers to reach a wider audience. Customers can buy products without leaving the AI conversation.
• SimGym – Lets you try your business decisions on AI shoppers before real customers see them.
• Rollouts – Makes it easy to schedule and test storefront changes without any external tools.
• Shopify Product Network – You can choose products to instantly surface when specific products aren’t available, keeping users on your site.
• POS Hub – Seamlessly connects all checkout hardware, including tablets, card readers, printers, scanners, and cash drawers.
• Tinker – Consolidates premium AI tools in an affordable platform, making it easier for users to create visuals.

With so many new Shopify tools, businesses can elevate their storefront while reaching a wider audience. Read the full details of Shopify’s Winter ‘26 Edition to see everything that’s included.

Take Advantage of Shopify’s New Features

After Shopify’s recent Black Friday success, they keep growing and finding new ways to benefit merchants. These tools can make life easier, but there’s a lot for brands to familiarize themselves with. Working with a marketing expert can help brands ensure they use AI optimization and AI tools to their advantage. 

Contact Avenue Z today to see how we can elevate your business on Shopify.