Here is how you can add description of item in shop front:
Step 1: Click on 'More' on bottom of the main page
Step 2: Click on Shopfront
Step 3: Click on Items at the bottom of the screen
Step 4: Click on the item to which you want to add description
Step 5: Click on description and add description
Step 6: Click on Update and Apply changes
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