Shopify

Shopify is a Canadian commerce-technology company that provides software and services for selling online and in physical locations. Its platform is used by businesses ranging from new independent retailers to established international brands. Merchants can create storefronts, manage products and orders, accept payments and connect sales channels without building all of the underlying commerce infrastructure themselves.

The Shopify platform includes website themes, product catalogues, checkout, order management, analytics, marketing tools and an application marketplace. Shopify Payments processes transactions in supported markets, while Shopify POS connects online operations with retail stores. The company also provides shipping, capital and business-to-business capabilities in selected regions. Developers, agencies and technology partners extend Shopify through applications, integrations and custom storefronts. Shopify Plus is designed for larger and more complex merchants requiring additional scale and control.

Shopify’s origins date to an online snowboard shop created by Tobias Lütke, Daniel Weinand and Scott Lake. Dissatisfied with available e-commerce software, they built their own system and launched Shopify as a platform in 2006. The company grew with the expansion of direct-to-consumer commerce and listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges in 2015. It has continued to concentrate on software, payments and merchant services after changing parts of its logistics strategy.

Shopify’s registered headquarters is at 151 O’Connor Street, Ground Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2L8, Canada. A published North American contact number is +1 888 746 7439. Merchant support is primarily accessed through Shopify’s authenticated Help Centre and online support assistant.

For the most current product, office and support information, visitors should use the official Shopify website, because regional availability and contact routes can change. Corporate services and product availability can differ by market.