Shopify Inc. (SHOP) Launches AI Store Builder for Merchants as Part of Latest Updates

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-21 17:53:00

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) introduces AI Store Builder to simplify online store setup for merchants. The new feature automates website creation using descriptive keywords, streamlining the process for users. This is part of the company’s broader push into artificial intelligence to attract more merchants to its platform.

Additionally, Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) unveils ‘Horizon’ theme foundation for customizing storefronts and upgrades ‘Sidekick’ to handle more complex user queries. These updates aim to enhance user experience and further integrate AI capabilities into the platform.

Vanessa Lee, Vice President of Product at Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP), explains that the AI Store Builder aims to set up stores based on open-ended questions, simplifying the design process for merchants. The feature generates store layouts with text and images, providing a more user-friendly approach to online store creation.

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