eCommerce Badassery

357. Shopify Editions: Winter 2026 Platform Updates


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Shopify has officially released its Winter 2026 Editions update, and in this episode of the eCommerce Badassery Podcast, we're breaking down everything you need to know. From major AI innovations to new Shopify apps and backend tools that can transform your store’s performance, this is your complete, no-fluff guide to the latest Shopify updates for eCommerce businesses.

The Winter 2026 Shopify Editions is being called the "AI Renaissance," and for good reason. The platform has doubled down on artificial intelligence with upgrades to Shopify Sidekick, the rollout of Sidekick Skills, app-building capabilities, and more. But with so many shiny new tools, how do you know what’s actually worth your time?

Tune in to hear my honest thoughts, and practical takeaways on which updates you should explore, which to avoid, and how to strategically implement these features into your eCommerce store.

What We Cover:

  • The Sidekick feature that’s actually worth your time (hint: it’s not app building)
  • How to use AI to automate your customer workflows—without breaking your brain
  • What agentic storefronts could mean for showing up in AI-powered search
  • The AI-optimized “knowledge base” you didn’t know you needed
  • A few low-key Shopify updates that’ll make your daily ops smoother
  • Key Takeaway: Some of these are just shiny objects and you should probably ignore them. Focus on the features that solve real problems in your business—and ignore the rest. Get strategic, not distracted.

     

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