Makro’s Shopify Recap 008: Updates on Gift Cards, Global Shop, Sidekick Assistance, and SFN Dashboard

In this 8th edition of Makro's Shopify Recap, we’re wrapping up Q1 with these four important updates - highlighting how they can help your eCommerce store run more smoothly and efficiently.

What’s New at a Glance:

• More Control Over Gift Cards and Payment Options in Checkout
• Shop Expands Language Support for Global Buyers
• Faster Search & Smarter Sidekick Assistance in Shopify Admin
• Enhanced Visibility with the New SFN Dashboard

1. More Control Over Gift Cards and Payment Options in Checkout

Shopify Plus users now have the ability to restrict the use of gift cards and certain digital payment methods (like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Amazon Pay) based on specific checkout conditions.

This feature gives merchants greater flexibility in managing discounts, promotions, and fraud prevention. For example, you can disable gift cards during major sales events or limit high-risk payment methods for large orders. This ensures that your checkout process aligns with your business strategy.

2. Shop Expands Language Support for Global Buyers

Shop’s shopping experience is now available in French, German, and Spanish, automatically adjusting based on a customer’s device language settings. Product descriptions and other store content will still reflect the languages you have enabled in your Shopify admin.

For merchants looking to expand internationally, this update makes it easier to connect with customers in their preferred language, increasing trust and boosting conversion rates. To make the most of this feature, ensure your product pages are properly translated using the Translate & Adapt app.

3. Faster Search & Smarter Sidekick Assistance in Shopify Admin

Shopify has improved its admin search and Sidekick AI assistant to include more business elements, allowing you to quickly find:

• Draft orders

• Discounts

• Marketing automations

• Purchase orders

• Store locations

• Company locations

• Catalogs

• Markets (for those using Shopify Markets)

This update saves time and improves efficiency by making it easier to find key business data in seconds. Whether you need to pull up an active discount, track inventory, or adjust marketing automation, this streamlined search function keeps everything at your fingertips.

4. Enhanced Visibility with the New SFN Dashboard

Shopify’s Fulfillment Network (SFN) dashboard now provides better tracking and insights into your fulfillment process. The dashboard helps you monitor:

• How long it takes for orders to be delivered

• The time shipments spend in transit

• Alerts for low inventory, order holds, and pending transfers

Having real-time visibility into your fulfillment operations allows you to catch potential issues before they impact customers. By proactively managing shipping times and inventory levels, you can improve order accuracy, reduce delays, and keep customers happy.

Stay Ahead with Makro Agency

Adapting to Shopify’s latest updates can give your eCommerce business a competitive edge, but implementing these changes effectively takes expertise. That’s where we come in! Need help optimizing your store with these new features? Contact Makro Agency today, and let’s make your Shopify store work smarter. Stay tuned for the next Makro Shopify Recap for more game-changing updates.