Shopify continues to ship quality of life updates that make life easier for merchants, and this month is no exception. The July 2025 feature roll out includes new functionality that touches on customer refunds, B2B payments, and inventory management. Below are our top picks and what they mean for your business.
Store Credit Refunds Are Now Live
Shopify has added a long requested feature: refunds to store credit. Now, when issuing a refund, you'll see a new "store credit" option alongside your usual refund methods.
This is a big deal. Why?
- It gives merchants more flexibility when processing returns.
- It allows you to retain revenue by keeping the funds within your ecosystem.
- You can split refunds as part cash, part store credit depending on what works best for you and your customers.
For any merchant focused on cash flow, this is a welcome tool. Customers get a smoother return experience, and you get to offer a refund without immediately impacting your bottom line.
Use case tip: Store credit is ideal when dealing with loyal customers or offering compensation in situations that don’t warrant a full refund.
Manual Payment Methods for B2B Orders
If you’re selling B2B on Shopify, you now have more control at checkout.
Shopify has added support for manual payment methods (like checks, invoices, bank transfers, or even cash) at the B2B checkout stage. This is a big win for businesses that operate on invoicing or need payment terms flexibility.
- You can configure these custom payment options using Checkout Blocks.
- Orders placed with manual payment methods will show as "unpaid" in your admin, helping you track what’s been fulfilled versus what’s still pending.
- Once payment is received, you can manually mark the order as paid.
It’s a small but important update that makes Shopify’s B2B capabilities feel more like the real world where net 30 terms and offline payments are still the norm.
Bulk CSV Uploads for Inventory Transfers
Managing inventory across multiple locations just got easier.
Shopify now allows merchants to upload inventory transfers via CSV, making it simpler to move inventory between store locations or warehouses, especially for retailers who prefer managing logistics in spreadsheets.
Here’s what you can do with it:
- Upload a CSV with your product variants and quantities.
- Track inventory movement across locations.
- Get a clearer view of stock levels and internal transfers without manual entry.
For merchants dealing with complex or high volume inventory, this feature saves time and reduces the risk of manual errors.
Final Thoughts
The store credit refund option is probably the standout feature this month, especially for merchants looking to strengthen cash flow while maintaining great customer service. But across the board, these updates show that Shopify is continuing to invest in operational flexibility and back of office improvements, especially for merchants scaling up.
