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Writing PapersAI for online storesShopify developersShopify Flow workflows can now be managed by an AI agentStore owners can ask an AI agent connected through AI Toolkit to create, edit, switch on or off, and list their Shopify Flow automations.8 Nov 2026 · 1 min read90%NVIDIAAI for online storesNVIDIA shows European retailers AI tools for search, listings and warehouses90%AI for online storesNVIDIANVIDIA shows European retailers AI tools for search, listings and warehousesRetailers and brandsAcross EuropeNVIDIA says European retailers and brands, including Shopify and Zooplus, are using open AI models for product search, listings and store operations. Shopify reports a model that answers 7x faster and costs 90% less to run. Most of these tools are still in trials or early access, so store owners should watch for them r7 Nov 2026 · 1 min readTeam MeetingAI for online storesShopifySidekick can now test storefront suggestions with AI-simulated shoppersSidekick can suggest storefront changes, build a draft, and compare it with your current store using AI-simulated shoppers. These are predictions, not live tests, and you decide whether to apply each change.5 Nov 2026 · 1 min readHP Pavilion Computer laptop keyboard closeupShopify and online storesShopifySimGym adds shopping goals and clearer, visual recommendationsSimGym simulations can now test whole shopping journeys, product discovery and add-to-cart confidence, with numbered markers and playback videos on each recommendation.2 Nov 2026 · 1 min readJapanese Rio 2016 Olympic Paralympic Medalists Parade (32953700102)Shopify and online storesShopifyShopify Campaign Autopilot is now open to all merchants, with more channelsCampaign Autopilot now reaches all merchants and adds channels like Snapchat and Microsoft Advertising, plus SEO suggestions you can approve. It runs on a budget you set.31 Oct 2026 · 1 min readDesktop with laptop and calculator (Unsplash)Shopify and online storesShopifyShopify's Knowledge Base moves into your admin, the standalone app ends January 15, 2027Facts AI agents use about your store now live in your Shopify admin. If you had more than 1,000 facts in the old app, add the ones you want to keep before January 15, 2027.28 Oct 2026 · 1 min readLaptop pictureAI for online storesShopifyCompare-at prices are now shared with AI shopping agentsShopify now passes your compare-at (was) prices to AI shopping agents through Shopify Catalog. You can control this in your admin settings, so check the toggle.27 Oct 2026 · 1 min read