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Bundles
Several products sold as one. Native on Shopify via the Bundles app or Shopify Functions.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why it matters for a Shopify store.
Bundles raise order value and make gifting and routines easy to buy. Done badly, they break inventory counts and reports.
Shopify supports fixed bundles through the Shopify Bundles app and custom bundle logic through Shopify Functions, so inventory stays tracked at the component level.
HOW CREATIVE LABS HANDLES IT
What we do about it on every project.
01
Pick the right bundle type
Fixed bundles, mix-and-match kits or quantity breaks — chosen by how customers actually buy.
02
Keep inventory honest
Components are tracked individually so a bundle can't sell stock that isn't there.
03
Design the bundle page
Clear contents, savings and a single add-to-cart, tested against selling items separately.
EXAMPLE
A typical example.
A coffee brand wants a starter kit: grinder, beans and a dripper.
The kit is a native bundle with its own product page, and each component's inventory updates when it sells, so the kit disappears automatically when the grinder runs out.
COMMON MISTAKES
What usually goes wrong.
Creating fake bundle products
A separate SKU with no link to components oversells stock.
Too many choices
Mix-and-match with dozens of options slows buyers down.
Hiding the saving
If the bundle is cheaper, show by how much.
BUNDLES
2 questions
Does Shopify support bundles natively?
Yes. The free Shopify Bundles app handles fixed bundles, and Shopify Functions allow custom bundle logic.
Do bundles work with subscriptions?
Some setups do. It depends on the subscription app and bundle method, so check both before launch.
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