Maranello 3.0 – A faster, smarter, and more powerful Shopify theme

We’re excited to introduce Maranello 3.0, a major update that takes your Shopify store to the next level. With enhanced performance, new customization options, and a more refined shopping experience, this update is built to help your store shine.

Whether you’re looking for greater design flexibility, improved usability, or seamless performance, Maranello 3.0 delivers it all.

Key Enhancements in Maranello 3.0

Optimized Search & Performance

• Theme-level search settings removed – Now managed directly through Shopify’s Search & Discovery app under Settings > Search relevance for better search accuracy.
• Faster loading times – Improved CSS and JS efficiency to speed up site performance.
• Non-JavaScript browser support removed – Ensures a streamlined experience focused on modern browsers.

New Sections & Blocks for a More Dynamic Store

• Mobile Menu Position Control – Adjust where the mobile menu appears for a better mobile experience.
• Image Banners with Mobile-Specific Images – Optimize banner images separately for desktop and mobile.
• Region & Currency Pickers in the Footer – Allow customers to browse in their preferred currency with ease.
• Announcement Bar Enhancements – Now includes language/country selectors and font size controls.
• Auxiliary Announcement Bar & Rotating Text Bar – New text size options for better readability.
• Vertical Filters Section – New filter position settings for a more organized product browsing experience.
• Main & Featured Product Sections – Option to show signup forms only when a product is out of stock.
• Gift Card Customization – Now supports custom images and aspect ratios for branded gift cards.

Improved Product & Collection Features

• Main Product Section: New Layouts – Choose between 2-column or 3-column layouts for a refined product display.
• Collection Description Cut-Off & Read More Button – Keep collections neat while allowing customers to expand content when needed.
• Color Swatch Display Options – Limit swatches in product cards, displaying additional variations as numbers.
• Stock Bar Improvements – No more incorrect backorder messages for untracked inventory.
• Product Variant Selection Fix – Ensures dropdown selectors display correct availability.

Cart & Checkout Upgrades

• Predictive Search Supports SKU Search – Making it easier to find products quickly.
• Login to View Prices – Restrict pricing visibility to logged-in users at the global, collection, or product level.
• Cart Page Enhancements – Show SKU on products and introduce a new shipping cost estimator for greater transparency.

Design & User Experience Enhancements

• Updated Social Media Gallery – Instagram is now the default icon.
• Smoother Slider Transitions – A more refined browsing experience with improved UI animations.
• Enhanced Menu Badges – New badge styles for clearer navigation.
• Sticky Header Shadow Effect – Improved scrolling experience for better visual depth.
• Refined Tablet Layouts – Improved appearance of Social Media Gallery and Collection List sections on tablets.
• Better Blog Section Image Sizing – Ensures blog posts maintain a visually consistent layout.

Bug Fixes & Miscellaneous Improvements

• Footer Improvements – Fixes for gap issues between payment icons and “Follow on Shop.”
• Product Page Styles Cleanup – More polished layout for product details and checkout.
• General Style & Performance Updates – Critical path styles optimized for improved speed and efficiency.
• Accessibility Improvements – Enhancements to placeholder sections to improve usability.
• Better Mobile Performance for Banner List Section – Optimized images for faster loading.
• Fixed LinkedIn Share Translations – Corrects multilingual sharing functionality.

Upgrade to Maranello 3.0 Today!

Maranello 3.0 is designed to take your Shopify store to new heights with faster performance, greater flexibility, and smarter features. Whether you’re a growing brand or an established store, this update helps you create a seamless shopping experience for your customers.