$688 Billion and 2.3 Million Jobs: What Shopify’s New Report Says About the American Entrepreneur Economy
October 14, 2026
Shopify’s 2026 Entrepreneur Effect report puts a number on the ripple effects of independent commerce. More than half of the global total lands in the United States, and the state-level data tells an even more interesting story. The top-line figure is big: for the year ending June 30, 2026, Shopify’s merchant and partner ecosystem generated more than $1.2 trillion in global economic activity and supported more than 9.6 million jobs worldwide.…
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Key Ruling in Briskin v. Shopify Signals Evolving Landscape for Ecommerce Innovation
April 25, 2025
The EIA is closely monitoring recent legal developments that shape the future of our dynamic industry. A significant ruling has emerged from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Brandon Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., offering important insights into the application of personal jurisdiction in the context of online commerce. This landmark decision reverses the district court’s dismissal of a case brought against Shopify for alleged privacy-related torts.…
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