Upcoming Release (July 21, 2026)- A Sneak Peak

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This release includes new features,  feature updates, security updates and bug fixes.

Highlights of This Release

New Functionality

  • AALBC and Black Book Accelerator Bestsellers: Every IndieCommerce website will feature the monthly BLK Bestsellers list, highlighting top titles from Black writers and artists nationwide.
  • Webform Custom Composites: Bookstores can implement custom form fields that provide users with an "Add one more" functionality during the submission process.

 

Enhancements & Updates

  • Order Invoices: Invoices and receipts will include the preferred contact method for users, and all customer data in the upper right header will be styled in bold.
  • Advanced POS Integration (iMRCHNT): Several enhancements to the iMRCHNT synchronization process:
    • Automated syncing is disabled for transactions flagged as suspicious.
    • Customer telephone contacts will be included with shipping and billing address records.
    • Transmission of referral data, such as product lists or catalogs.
    • Improvements to currency formatting.
    • Bulk processing capabilities removed to avoid errors.
  • Shipping Method Descriptions: The "Rate Description" field for all shipping methods will be visible to customers throughout the checkout process.
  • USPS Shipping Logic: Administrators can apply specific conditions to USPS real-time rate delivery methods for better logistical control.
  • Drupal Contrib Module Synchronization: Various community-contributed Drupal modules upgraded to match stable versions.

 

Security & Stability

  • Content Security Policy Audit: Refined auditing and reporting protocols designed to minimize irrelevant data logs.
  • Product Recommendations: Optimization of the "You May Also Like" carousel on product pages to ensure a smoother user experience and resolve previous latency concerns. 

 

Bug Resolutions

  • SKU-Based Reporting: Sales and order reports now utilize exact string matching for specific SKUs, preventing the inclusion of products that merely contain the search term.
  • Event Location Management: Critical white page errors encountered during the deletion of event locations have been successfully resolved.
  • Product Attribute Uniqueness: Fixes to attribute-combination validation allow bookstores to seamlessly create merchandise both with and without variations, eliminating previous "must be unique" error blocks.
  • LSI Content Rendering: Character encoding issues within LSI "Section" fields have been addressed, ensuring special characters display correctly rather than as raw HTML snippets.
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