Shopify updates June 2025: focus on checkout upgrades, B2B functions and accessibility

Shopify is once again delivering numerous innovations in June that are of great interest to both developers and merchants. In addition to exciting technical integrations and updates in the checkout area, the focus is on new legal requirements and strategic partnerships. As usual, we summarize the most important developments for you.

Checkout customization for Shopify Plus: Upgrade for the “Thank You” page

The checkout experience has been significantly enhanced for Shopify Plus merchants: the new upgrade now also allows the "Thank You" and order status pages to be customized. The new architecture not only offers more design freedom, but also a modular structure, better performance and future-proof expandability through app blocks and web pixels.

Background: The previously used checkout.liquid basis will be shut down on August 28, 2025. Merchants who are still working on the old infrastructure should act now: existing customizations must be transferred manually, otherwise they will be removed automatically from January 2026 - without data transfer.

Particularly critical: old scripts, script tags or outdated apps will no longer work in the new system. If you don't migrate by the deadline, you risk losing tracking functions, personalization and the ability to correctly record personal data such as emails or telephone numbers.

Our tip: Under Settings > Checkout, you can check whether the store is already running on the new architecture. Shopify provides an individual upgrade guide in the admin area, which also identifies incompatible apps.

Conclusion: If you switch over early, you will not only secure all new functions, but also prevent operational risks during the transition.

Polaris Unified: New design system for web and app

Shopify presents Polaris Unified, a revised version of its in-house design system. Polaris is now based on Web Components and functions uniformly in Admin, Checkout and Customer Accounts.

This means better performance, familiar HTML-like code and consistent user experiences across all Shopify areas. For developers, this means a consistent design system with familiar HTML-like syntax, standardized APIs and significantly less complexity when building app interfaces.

Developers can now test the new components and integrate them directly via the Shopify CDN.

Integration of SAP ERP: TMG Fuse for enterprise merchants

With the TMG Fuse solution, Shopify is launching a deep integration for SAP ERP systems. The application automatically synchronizes orders, stock levels and product data - without any additional development effort. TMG Fuse offers a way to seamlessly integrate Shopify into existing ERP processes, especially for large companies with complex infrastructures.

Shopify and Accenture: New strategies for CPG brands

As part of a new strategic partnership, Shopify and Accenture will work more closely together to support consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands with their D2C strategy. The aim is to give manufacturers a competitive advantage through cross-channel concepts, individualized customer approach and shorter time-to-market.

The joint solution from Accenture and Shopify - Commerce as a Service (CaaS) - offers the following benefits:

• Commerce technology for the AI age: Legacy platforms are not made for AI. CaaS combines Shopify with Accenture's SynOps to enable faster data access and AI-powered insights for sustainable growth.

• Faster ROI: Slow and expensive legacy systems slow DTC growth. With CaaS, brands can launch up to 93% faster and more cost-effectively - thanks to Shopify's industry-leading total cost of ownership (TCO) and high flexibility.

• Innovation not maintenance: CaaS enables CPG brands to move away from platform maintenance and focus on business growth through data-driven decisions, trend analytics, influencer collaborations and Shopify's high-converting checkout, backed by Accenture's expertise.

New partner regulations: PPA and "Build Together" vision

With a revised Partner Program Agreement (PPA), Shopify is creating more transparency and fairness for partner agencies and developers. At the same time, Shopify presented the new "Build Together" vision at the Editions Dev Event. The aim is to involve partners even more closely in product developments in future and to promote joint innovations.

Mandatory from June: Accessibility for online stores in Germany

As of June 28, 2025, many online stores in Germany will be legally obliged to provide digital accessibility under the Barrier-Free Accessibility Reinforcement Act (BFSG). This affects stores with more than 10 employees or an annual turnover of over 2 million euros.

The requirements include, among other things:

• Structured page layout with semantic headings

• Contrasts, font sizes and scalability

• Keyboard usability

• Alternative texts for images

Timely implementation is not only crucial from a legal perspective, but also offers clear benefits for usability and SEO.

Invitation to the webinar: Shopify Summer Editions 2025 - explained live

Our next Shopify webinar will take place on July 9, 2025. There we will guide you through the most exciting innovations of the current Summer Editions - practical, compact and with concrete application scenarios.

Our speakers will show, among other things:

• New checkout features, e.g. flat rates for split shipping

• AI-based functions with Sidekick

• Extended B2B options

• Combinable discounts & shopping cart discounts

• Multi-entity functions

• Horizon Themes & storefront automation

Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2025

Time: 15:00-16:00

Location: Online

To register: Register now for free

Conclusion

In June 2025, Shopify once again underlines its claim to set new standards, not only technologically but also strategically. In particular, the checkout enhancements, new enterprise solutions for B2B and ERP and accessibility requirements show how dynamically e-commerce is evolving. Retailers who act early will secure clear competitive advantages.

Latori: Your Shopify Premier Partner

As a Shopify partner and Germany's first Shopify Premier Agency, Latori has first-hand knowledge and is always up to date with changes to the store system. We have already supported numerous national and international brands in switching to Shopify Plus.