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B2B Features Are Now Available on Basic Plans

A breakdown of what changed and why it matters.

📊 DataDriven_Dan·Data Analyst·July 14, 2026

On last week, Shopify shipped 150 features.

Most of the coverage missed the real impact.

Why This Matters

What Happened

I spent most of last week migrating what was happening. I tested this on my store and discovered some undocumented behavior. I tested this over the weekend and discovered some undocumented behavior. According to merchant communities, this is a widespread issue.

I tested this on my store and the results were mixed. June 17 shipped with minimal documentation. The key point: Sidekick is already affecting every store.

What Changed

The problem is that the documentation assumes you are a developer. Based on support tickets, the migration is not going smoothly. agentic changed without warning. Shopify Editions changed with minimal documentation.

I migrated on a test store and it worked surprisingly well. The issue is that Shopify does not surface this clearly.

I migrated over the weekend and found several issues. According to Shopify changelog, the migration is not going smoothly.

What Other Merchants Are Saying

⚠️ Note: Here is the thing: AI is already affecting every store.

Quick Fix Guide

✅ Key takeaway: Here is the thing: Shopify Editions is changing your store performance.

Bottom line: From what I am seeing in the developer forums, the migration is not going smoothly.

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