New Shopify Feature: Easily Manage Collections with Sub-Collection Inclusion

Shopify has introduced an exciting new enhancement for merchants: the ability to include sub-collections within automated (smart) collections, a highly anticipated feature that significantly streamlines product management.

Previously, Shopify's automated collections could only consider products directly assigned to a single collection. With this update, Shopify has empowered merchants to include products from multiple subcategories or sub-collections within a broader automated collection. This means you can now create more nuanced and precise product groupings with less manual effort.

For example, a clothing store previously had to individually assign products to collections such as "Men's Jackets" and "Women's Jackets." Now, with the inclusion of sub-categories, these collections can automatically roll up into a broader "All Jackets" automated collection.

Benefits for Merchants:

• Simplified Collection Management: Merchants no longer need extensive manual categorization or duplicate collection rules.

• Enhanced Product Discoverability: Customers experience improved navigation through organized and logical product groupings.

• Improved Efficiency: Merchants save significant time, allowing for quicker updates and easier inventory management.

How to Get Started:

1. Visit your Shopify admin and navigate to Products > Collections.

2. Select or create an Automated Collection.

3. Define your conditions and now include rules to select "Products in a collection" that contain products from your desired sub-collections.

This enhancement is available immediately for all Shopify merchants, making it easier than ever to optimize your store's organization and enhance your customer's shopping experience.

For more details, check out Shopify’s official announcement.