Shopify Update Summary [October 3rd Week] POS Enhancements & More Flexible Product Management
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From subscriptions to returns processing, POS functionality has been greatly improved!
As autumn deepens and warm products start to appear on store shelves, store managers often find themselves wishing they could make returns process smoother.
This latest Shopify update is packed with features that will answer those requests!
especiallyEnhanced POS (point of sale) functionalityandProduct Management UpdatesThis is the point to pay attention to.
First, here's a list of the main updates added this week:
- Check the progress of returns on the POS order screen and cancel or refund unshipped items
- Added a "refund method selection screen" for POS returns — making gift card refunds easy
- Now you can sell subscriptions at the POS! You can now sign up for subscriptions in-store.
- The product variant limit has been increased from 100 to 2,048, making it easier to combine multiple SKUs into one product.
- Introducing the new "Unlisted" status — Sell without appearing in search or sales channels
Regarding these updates,
"What has changed?","What kind of stores is it useful for?","How can it be used in practice?We will explain each point in order from the following perspective.
table of contents
1. Check the progress of your return on the POS order screen and cancel or refund unshipped items
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On the order details screen of the POS,Ongoing return statusYou can now check it directly.
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Unshipped Itemson the spotCancellations and RefundsNew operations have been added.
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On the timelineShipment quantity and return statusis clearly displayed, preventing you from overlooking any processing.
Returns and refunds can be completed from the order details on the POS, greatly streamlining store operations.
2. Added a "refund method selection screen" for POS returns — making gift card refunds easy
Official ChangeLog: Refund screen for returns & exchanges
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Return and exchange flowRefund screenwill be displayed, allowing you to choose your refund method on the spot.
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Not locked into automatic refunds to the original payment methodThis makes it easier to choose gift cards, store credits, and more.
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Mistake in specifying the refund destination (sender/recipient mix-up)On-screen confirmation stepsThis makes it easier to prevent.
Now you can explicitly select the refund method when returning or exchanging items at the POS, reducing operational confusion.
3. Sell subscriptions at the POS! Allow customers to sign up for subscriptions in-store
Official ChangeLog: Subscriptions now available in POS
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At the POS checkoutAdd a subscription product or planIt is now possible.
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In-store as well as onlineSubscription contract creationThis will help improve LTV.
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Cart operation and contract initiation are all completed within the POS.No need for paper ledgers or follow-up registrationsIt will be.
This assumes that you are using Shopify's official "Shopify Subscriptions" app.
4. The product variant limit has been increased from 100 to 2,048 — making it easier to combine multiple SKUs into one product
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Per itemVariant limit of 2,048Expanded to multi-attribute productsCombined into one pageIt's now easier to do.
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The existing management flow will remain roughly the same,Greatly reduces the need for product splittingcan.
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Customers can choose combinations of colors, sizes, materials, etc.Select on one screenThis makes it easier to compare.
Even for products that previously required segmentation of SKUs, it will be easier to transition to a single consolidated design.
5. Introducing the new "Unlisted" status — Sell without appearing in search or sales channels
Official ChangeLog: New unlisted ProductStatus
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To the productUnlistedSetting a status means that the item will not be visible in search, collections, or sales channels.
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Direct URL linkOnly people who know the address can access it (it's not completely private).
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Limited distribution, bundled only, B2B, etc."Distribute without showing"It will be easier to operate.
It is positioned somewhere between public and draft, allowing you to sell and manage your content while limiting its exposure.
summary
Shopify updates are happening almost every week.
Like this time"Voices from the field"It's always nice when there are many improvements** that meet your needs in a week.
By simplifying return handling and POS operations,
It reduces the amount of work the staff has to do,
It seems that interactions with customers will be smoother and more pleasant.
The accumulation of these small improvements
It makes daily store operations a little easier.
These accumulated efforts will help make your store run "more comfortably" and "more smoothly."
I'm sure Shopify will continue to evolve by listening to the voices of those on the front lines.
GO RIDE has some of these updates."Information that is truly useful in practice"We will select and deliver it to you.
Please be sure to check it out next time.✨
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