New Shopify Compliance and Checkout Features

Shopify recently announced a series of significant updates, including new compliance and checkout features, that aim to make it easier for merchants to operate both online and in-store. The new features were unveiled at the Shopify Editions event, highlighting the importance of integrating ecommerce and brick-and-mortar stores.

Main Points

• Launch of "ship from store" functionality for retail merchants.
• Updates to ensure PCI DSS v4 compliance.
• Checkout experience improvements for merchants.

"Ship From Store" functionality

The new “ship from store” functionality enables merchants using Shopify’s point of sale (POS) system to manage orders more efficiently. With this option, store associates can view all incoming orders and their fulfillment status directly in the POS system. This means they can pick, pack, and ship products directly from their locations, turning stores into fulfillment centers.

This approach not only improves operational efficiency, but also helps meet customer demand while maintaining lean inventory. Footwear brand Allbirds has already expressed interest in this functionality, noting that it could represent a significant revenue opportunity.

PCI DSS v4 Compliance

With the new PCI DSS v4 regulations coming into effect in March 2025, Shopify is making compliance easier for its merchants. The updates include new guidelines to protect against payment data fraud, especially digital skimming attacks.

Shopify’s architecture is designed to ensure that only approved code is executed during the checkout process, isolating third-party scripts to prevent any unauthorized activity. This gives merchants peace of mind that their checkout operations are secure and compliant with the latest regulations.

Benefits of New Features

1. Operational Efficiency : Ship from store functionality enables physical stores to fulfill online orders, improving efficiency and customer experience.
2. Simplified Compliance : PCI DSS v4 compliance updates ensure merchants can focus on growing their business without worrying about data security issues.
3. Sales Integration : Shopify's new approach to integrating online and offline operations can help merchants expand their market presence.

Conclusion

Shopify’s updates represent a significant step toward modernizing retail operations, offering solutions that meet the needs of merchants in an ever-changing business environment. With the combination of new fulfillment capabilities and a focus on compliance, Shopify is positioning itself as an essential platform for success in both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar retail.

Sources

• Shopify launches a store fulfillment option for brick-and-mortar merchants , Modern Retail.
• Simplifying Compliance with Shopify's Checkout Extensibility (2024) - Shopify , Shopify.