THE On July 31, 2025 , Shopify announced the expansion of Shopify Collective to all eligible stores of 36 additional countries ,

And guess what? Canada is finally on the list . 🥳

I've been waiting for this for years, so let me share my excitement with you and explain what Collective Winter Eats is all about, and why this is great news!

What exactly is Shopify Collective?

It's an application (sales channel) which allows sell products from other Shopify stores (and/or to sell yours) without buying inventory .

Aka dropshipping , but in a local version rather than selling imported goods from China.

From the retailer's perspective:

You import products from partner companies into your own store: the inventory and prices remain the same. synchronized in real time and, when a customer places an order, it appears automatically in the partner's shop. They then handle the shipping to the customer. So, you have nothing else to do but sell and keep your share of the profits!

Supplier side:

You Share a catalog/price list , set your wholesale margin, and receive payment once the order is shipped. It's a bit like having a network of commission-based sellers. 🤑

Why is this great news in Canada?

Because it will allow businesses to expand their catalogs with local products, foster collaborations, and help small shops be more competitive without needing to invest heavily in inventory. And we love that. 👍

How does Shopify Collective work (more specifically)?

1) Install the app and log in

In either case, the first step is to install the application. Both stores (retailer and supplier) must have the application to link them, and the businesses can invite each other to connect.

• Retailer : install the app Shopify Collective And guest your partners (or accept their invitation).
• Supplier : install the app Shopify Collective: Supplier , create your price list And sharing products with selected retailers.

2) Sales launch and synchronization

The retailer imported product sheets in just a few clicks and the stock and price synchronize immediately. When an order is placed, everything is automatically transferred to the supplier so they can proceed with shipping. No duplicates, no mistakes, just sales and happiness.

3) Automatic payments

THE automatic payments are enabled by default . Supplier and retailer receive their share upon shipment of the item.

How much does it cost to use Shopify Collective?

Using Shopify Collective is free for the shops eligible , so there are not installation, usage, or "Collective" commission fees. (Obviously, the transaction fees (The usual terms and conditions associated with the payment gateway apply.)

Who can sign up for Shopify Collective?

To use the app on the retailer side:

• Shopify Active Plan ,
• Shopify Payments enabled ,
• Shop based in a supported country And supported currency ,
• Your Shopify Payments currency must match the store's currency .

Important for connecting a provider :

• Being in the same country that he AND use the same currency .

Main limitations :

• We cannot sell digital products or gift cards
• No in-store pickup (delivery only)
• The products are imported as "unique," even if they have variations. One cannot Do not display variants on the same page as with its own products. Each variant becomes a separate product.

Canada: What is available?

With the update of July 31 , Collective is accessible in many more countries (including the Canada ), via direct connections with local/regional partners.

There public discovery (navigate a complete directory) comes just extended (September 4) to all countries that can use Collective.

Shopify promo (to get started on a budget)

Shopify is currently running a really great promotion: you can Try Shopify for 3 days free , then 3 months at $1/month .

To sum up… you have 90 days to set up your shop and start making a profit, for the low price of $3!

👉 Click here to take advantage of the 3 months for $3 offer

TL;DR

With Shopify Collective now accessible to Canada , building a expanded offer (or multiply your points of sale (without traditional resellers) becomes much simpler. You continue to use your brand and your offering/customer experience, while expanding your product range without logistical hassles or financial risks. It's truly a A win-win for everyone!

To learn more about the sourcing Regarding products (local/international manufacturing, POD, wholesale, partnerships), continue with my article: "5 methods to find products to sell on your e-commerce site" .