236 Shopify General merchandise Stores: Stats & Market Data (2026)
236 active Shopify stores fall into the General merchandise segment, with 77 newly added in the last 30 days. Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 10-49, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories, Electronics. 28% maintain social media profiles — Instagram leads — and 11% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
77 new stores were added in the past 30 days — 33% of the total, making this one of the fastest-growing areas on the platform.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 10-49 product range. The average is higher at 751 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's larger than the Shopify average of 437. The strongest country concentrations are United States, Colombia, India.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is Under $25. The average is higher at $42 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's below the Shopify average of $217.
Popular apps
The most popular are Releasit COD Form & Upsells, EasySell COD Form & Upsells, Loox ‑ Product Reviews App.
Marketing & analytics tools
Google Analytics (13%), Facebook Pixel (7%), Google Tag Manager (6%).
Popular themes
The most used are Dawn, Horizon, Shrine Pro.
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Judge.me Product Reviews App
EAZE WhatsApp Button
Releasit COD Form & Upsells
Shopify Inbox
BK Reviews
Releasit COD Form & Upsells
BK Reviews
Dropi
Afterpay On‑Site Messaging
Loox ‑ Product Reviews App
Releasit COD Form & Upsells
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How many Shopify General merchandise stores are there?
We currently track 236 active Shopify stores in the General merchandise segment.
Are Shopify General merchandise stores growing?
Yes. In the last 30 days, 77 new stores were indexed in the General merchandise segment, showing a 33% monthly growth rate.
What is the average product price in Shopify General merchandise stores?
Among stores with pricing data, the average listed price is about $42, with the most common pricing band at Under $25.
What apps are most popular for Shopify General merchandise stores?
The top apps are Releasit COD Form & Upsells, EasySell COD Form & Upsells, Loox ‑ Product Reviews App. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Instagram (23%), Facebook (21%), TikTok (6%).
Social media presence is relatively low at 28%, with 11% running Meta ads. That's 31 percentage points below the Shopify average of 59%.