--- title: "Release notes (2021)" slug: "release-notes-2021" updated: 2024-11-13T12:59:11Z published: 2024-11-13T12:59:11Z canonical: "docs.newstore.com/release-notes-2021" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.newstore.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Release notes (2021) ## December 2021 NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.6.1 *Release date*: 13 December, 2021 **Bug fixes** - NewStore Associate App opens to an empty login screen if no tenant is set for the retailer - App displays an invalid error message when searching for a non-existent customer - Miscellaneous fixes for retailer specific extensions ## November 2021 NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.6.0 *Release date*: 15 November, 2021 **Improvements** *Offline mode enhancements* To ensure retailers can always process transactions even when offline or when the NewStore platform is unavailable, the following improvements have been made to `offline mode <assoapp-offline-mode>`. This informs associates of possible issues and reduces the effort to capture and reconcile offline sales. - Sales Tax - Associates can now enter the tax rate for a product when adding it to an offline cart. The tax entered is displayed on receipts as `Manually Entered Tax`. see [Creating a shopping cart offline](/v1/docs/using-newstore-associate-app-when-offline#fulfillment). - Product SKU and price - Recently viewed products are cached, and NewStore Associate App automatically displays the price and provides auto-suggestions for `Barcode`. > [!TIP] > Note > > If the product is not cached, enter the price manually. - Access offline mode when the NewStore platform is unavailable - If associates are unable to log into NewStore Associate App, they can now access offline mode even when the phone is connected to WiFi or has a cellular data connection. - Offline mode banner - NewStore Associate App now displays the offline mode banner when a connectivity or platform issue is detected, such as a cart synchronization error. *Adyen Terminal API support and improved setup flow for payment devices* NewStore Associate App now supports payment device integration via the Adyen Terminal API, replacing the Adyen Classic POS library. See `assoapp-config-readers`. Improvements include: - Add new payment terminals by scanning a QR code on the device, or select from a list of terminals assigned to the store. See `adyen-terminal-api`. - Cancel payment and refund requests made to the payment terminal, rather than waiting for a timeout. - View payment terminal settings via NewStore Associate App, such as status, battery level, and IP address. *Serial number capture* When products are configured to track serial numbers, associates are now prompted to scan or enter the serial number of the product. The serial number is captured on receipts for sales and returns. The serial number is also available in the customer's purchase history in the platform. *Warnings on canceling cash payments* When an associate cancels a cash payment, NewStore Associate App now displays a warning for the associate to either perform a non-sale cash transaction or perform a refund to reconcile the canceled cash payment. For more information, See [Choosing a payment option](/v1/docs/using-newstore-associate-app#proceeding-to-pay). *Korean and Traditional Chinese translations* NewStore Associate App now supports translations to two new languages: Korean and Traditional Chinese. This enables retailers to expand usage of NewStore to more countries, and allows associates to use the app in their native language. *Localization of app extensions* NewStore Associate App extensions can now be translated to different languages, to provide a consistent experience with the base app when it is translated. **Bug fixes** - Returning one item after another fails for orders paid with cash. - Logging into the app is unavailable when opening the app in airplane mode. - Keyboard overlays buttons if training mode indicator is visible. - Newly created customers cannot be edited without restarting the app. - Fix for test printing on iOS 15. - Fulfillment group is not added when adding a product to ship as a mixed cart order. - Manual entry is unsuccessful if the entered ID is not a valid product. - Product variation change forces the product detail page to refresh. - If no availability information is present for the product, the app crashes when you open the product detail page. - `Clienteling opt-in <start-clienteling>` message appears when opening a message on the device, even when the clienteling feature is not enabled for the store. - App displays an error when `Adyen Classic <adyen-classic>` is not configured. ## October 2021 NewStore +++++ **Tax calculation configuration API** Retailers can use an API to configure tax calculation settings in the NewStore platform. For more information, See [Configuring tax calculation settings](/v1/docs/configuring-tax-calculation-settings#config-taxes). For more information on the API, see the [Tax calculation config API](https://docs.newstore.net/api/configuration/f11n-taxes/taxes_config) docs. NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.5.1 *Release date*: 01 October, 2021 **Bug fixes** Minor improvements and fixes as requested by specific customers. NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **Viewing and exporting mispick and mispack data** Retailers using store fulfillment via NewStore can now view and export `mispick` and `mispack` data via NewStore Omnichannel Manager. If the retailer has configured `cycle count`s to be created after a mispick or mispack, these counts will also be available in the exported file. For more information, see [Monitoring mispicks](/v1/docs/managing-store-operations#monitoring-mispicks). ## September 2021 NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **Enabling clienteling in stores** Retailers can now enable `clienteling` in stores in their business via NewStore Omnichannel Manager. For more information, see `config-clienteling`. NewStore +++++ **Vertex integration** NewStore now partners with Vertex as a third-party tax calculation provider for retailers, to calculate taxes to be charged to customers in your business. For more information, See [About taxes](/v1/docs/about-taxes#taxes). **Refunds or appeasements for items in an order** Retailers can now offer refunds or `appeasement`s to customers for individual items in an order, via NewStore Omnichannel Manager. For more information, See [About refunds](/v1/docs/about-payments#about-refunds). **Manage inventory adjustment reasons** Retailers can now update or deactivate `inventory adjustment <inventory-adjustments>` reasons configured for their business. For more information, see [Managing adjustment reasons](/v1/docs/configuring-inventory-adjustment-settings#managing-adjustment-reasons). NewStore Fulfillment App ++++++++ ### Release v1.9.18 *Release date*: 21 September, 2021 **Improvements** - NewStore Fulfillment App is now compatible with iOS 15 and all versions of iPhone 13. For more information, See [Hardware and software support](/v1/docs/hardware-and-software-support#hardware). - NewStore Fulfillment App now has a dedicated test group to test the app in production environments. > [!WARNING] > Technical configuration > > The following section involves working with technical configurations and APIs. Contact your IT support team for more information. For more information, contact the [support team](https://support.newstore.com) or [Team Inventory](https://newstoreinc.slack.com/archives/CBFMXF0BX). NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.5.0 *Release date*: 20 September, 2021 **Improvements** NewStore Associate App is now compatible with iOS 15 and all versions of iPhone 13. For more information, See [Hardware and software support](/v1/docs/hardware-and-software-support#hardware). > [!NOTE] > Important > > For retailers operating on iOS 15, ensure that you have migrated to NewStore Associate App **v1.5.0** to have an optimal experience. ### Release v1.4.4 *Release date*: 09 September, 2021 **Improvements** For retailers who use an external order management system, associates can now enter the external order number in NewStore Associate App during the blind return process. For more information, See [Performing a blind return](/v1/docs/using-newstore-associate-app#returning-items). **Bug fixes** Minor improvements and fixes as requested by specific customers. NewStore Fulfillment App ++++++++ ### Release v1.9.17 *Release date*: 06 September, 2021 **Improved error messages** Retailers now see improved error messages when there are issues with the shipping provider or shipping addresses when managing on hold orders in NewStore Omnichannel Manager. For more information on error handling via NewStore Omnichannel Manager, See [Monitoring orders](/v1/docs/monitoring-orders#nom-onhold). ## August 2021 NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **Enabling or disabling order fulfillment from stores** Retailers can now use NewStore Omnichannel Manager to enable or disable stores from fulfilling orders in their business. See `this guide <hq-enable-disable-store-fulfillment>`. **Viewing different catalogs** Retailers can now select different catalogs via NewStore Omnichannel Manager to view and search for products from each catalog. See `hq-managing-catalog`. **Viewing cycle counts** Retailers can view `cycle count` data in NewStore Omnichannel Manager and export the count data for the last 30 days. see [Monitoring counts](/v1/docs/managing-store-operations#monitoring-counts). NewStore +++++ **Automatic shipping cost refunds** Retailers can now allow shipping costs for an order to be automatically refunded to the customer, when all items in the order are returned. See `about-automatic_shipping_refund`. NewStore Fulfillment App ++++++++ ### Release v1.9.16 *Release date*: 23 August, 2021 **Viewing additional product identifiers in cycle counts** Retailers can now enable NewStore Fulfillment App to display additional product identifiers, such as the `ean` ID, for items in cycle count sheets. This enables associates to find items to count in a large or cluttered storage room. NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.4.3 *Release date*: 14 August, 2021 **Bug Fixes** - Fix for gift card payments. ### Release v1.4.2 *Release date*: 12 August, 2021 **Bug Fixes** - Newly set up cash drawers now work as intended. - The store ID is now added to metadata of gift card payments. ### Release v1.4.1 *Release date*: 02 August, 2021 **New Features** Retailers can now apply certain prices, such as special discounts, for customers with a membership in their business. When a customer with the `membership` attribute is assigned to a cart, the membership pricebook prices override the default prices. For more information, see `assoapp-membershipCustomersEnabled-extension`. **Bug Fixes** - Minor fixes for gift card payments. ## July 2021 NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.4.0 *Release date*: 28 July, 2021 **New Features** Associates can now add notes to an order or items within the order *before* checkout. For more information, see [Adding notes to an order](/v1/docs/using-newstore-associate-app#adding-notes-to-an-order). > [!CAUTION] > Deprecated > > This feature is now deprecated since January 3, 2023. Retailers can now extend the `Catalog` screen with additional customized tiles. Specific set of filters for products can be used for these tiles to allow associates to access a specific group of products in the catalog. **Improvements** Enabling `cash management <about-cash-management>` does not require non-integrated cash drawers anymore. **Bug Fixes** - `This product is not available for delivery` is displayed only for unavailable items in the cart. - The opening hours of a store via `Inventory Lookup` are now displayed in the device's timezone. ### Release v1.3.1 *Release date*: 15 July, 2021 **New Features** To improve accessibility, items within `More` in the cart screen have now been grouped together. **Bug Fixes** If enabled, `Offline Mode <assoapp-offline-mode>` is now available for all stores for the retailer. NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **New user permission for clienteling** Retailers can now assign the relevant [permission](/v1/docs/managing-users-and-roles#managing-roles) via NewStore Omnichannel Manager to specify which users can view and manage clienteling[opt-in](/v1/docs/managing-clienteling#updating-the-opt-in-message) message and[quick replies](/v1/docs/managing-clienteling#managing-quick-replies). For more information on clienteling operations, see `config-clienteling`. NewStore +++++ **Sweden fiscal support** As part of improved internationalization support, retailers can now operate NewStore in Sweden in compliance with the Swedish tax agency’s regulations for cash registers. This includes integration with a cloud control unit hosted by our partner,Axena. NewStore is now technically a manufacturer-declared cash register approved by the [Swedish Tax Agency](https://www.skatteverket.se/download/18.96cca41179bad4b1aa19f9/1624956008555/Tillverkardeklarerade%20kassaregister%202021.pdf). > [!WARNING] > Supported from > > This feature is supported from Associate App v1.3.0 and later. For more information on `fiscal regulations` and fiscalization support at NewStore, See [About fiscalization](/v1/docs/about-internationalization#about-fiscalization). ## June 2021 NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.3.0 *Release date*: 30 June, 2021 **New Features** *Offline Mode* Retailers can now perform in-store operations and sell even when there is no internet connection in the store or the NewStore platform is not fully operational. see [Using NewStore Associate App when offline](/v1/docs/using-newstore-associate-app-when-offline#fulfillment). *Manager approval permission* Retailers can now grant specific users the `Approve orders` permission, so they can approve certain transactions in NewStore Associate App. See `assoapp-permissions`. *Updated checkout summary screen* Updated the `Summary` screen that appears after an order is checked out in NewStore Associate App, to improve accessibility and offer a modern and concise summary. *Updated About screen* Device and app information is available in a comprehensive `About` screen in NewStore Associate App. **Bug Fixes** - The app does not crash when trying to call a customer without a phone number. - Adding a link to a product during `clienteling` does not replace the existing text. NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **New user permission for fiscal reports** Retailers can now assign the relevant [permission](/v1/docs/managing-users-and-roles#managing-roles) via NewStore Omnichannel Manager to specify which users can view fiscal summary reports and download a detailed journal, which contains an electronic log of all transactions done in the store. > [!TIP] > Note > > - Currently, fiscal reports are available only for Sweden. > - You can view fiscal reports only after `fiscal integration <fiscal-signature>` is configured and enabled. NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.2.1 *Release date*: 7 June, 2021 **Bug Fixes** - Products no longer disappear from the catalog when customizations are not used by the retailer in the app. - Retailers can now refund to the customer's card for during an exchange. NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **New user permission for order approvals** Retailers can now assign the relevant permission via NewStore Omnichannel Manager to specify which associates or store managers can `approve orders <assoapp_approvals>` in NewStore Associate App. See `assoapp-permissions`. > [!WARNING] > Supported from > > This feature is supported from Associate App v1.3.0 and later. **Export inventory transaction, ASN, and stock on hand data** Retailers can now export data for inventory transactions, ASN, and stock on hand in stores set up for their business via NewStore Omnichannel Manager. see [Managing store operations](/v1/docs/managing-store-operations#nom-store-op). **Manage clienteling messages** Retailers can now manage the default opt-in message and quick replies set up for clienteling in their business via NewStore Omnichannel Manager. For more information, See [Managing clienteling](/v1/docs/managing-clienteling#config-clienteling). **NewStore** **Configure documents for print in each store** Retailers can now set up a configuration to specify how store fulfillment documents are printed in each store. To set up documents to print for a specific store, use the [Packages API](https://docs.newstore.net/api/integration/inventory-management/packages_api). ## May 2021 **Cycle count after mispack** Retailers can now perform an audit to count the products mispacked during store fulfillment. If this feature is enabled for your business, a cycle count is automatically created when an associate specifies that an order cannot be fulfilled. NewStore Associate App ### Release v1.2.0 *Release date*: 24 May, 2021 **New Features** *Stage Switch* The new `Allow switch to Test Mode` permission enables associates to switch between staging and production environments in NewStore Associate App. For more information, see `assoapp-test-mode`. **Bug Fixes** - The link to copy from NewStore Checkout has been fixed. - Minor bugs fixed for clienteling. ## April 2021 NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **IDs available in the inventory audit trail** Retailers using NewStore as `inventory master` in the store can now `view the relevant ID <nom-inv-stock-on-hand>` for each inventory operation in the `inventory audit trail` for all records. For example, the audit trail contains: - ASN IDs for items received into the store - Transfer order IDs for items transferred from the store - External IDs for cycle count transactions in the store - Order IDs for items returned to the store > [!NOTE] > Important > > This feature is not available for customer returns created before April 2021. **New user permissions** To enable retailers to manage access to upcoming features in NewStore Associate App, new user permissions have been added in NewStore Omnichannel Manager. Users with the `Admin` role assigned can now see these NewStore Associate App permissions when `creating or updating roles <roles>`. For more information, See [Permissions for NewStore Associate App](/v1/docs/managing-users-and-roles#assoapp-permissions). > [!WARNING] > Supported from > > This feature is supported from Associate App v1.2.0 and later. NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.1.0 *Release date*: 27 April, 2021 **New Features** *Clienteling* Associates can now use NewStore Associate App for `clienteling` operations for a retailer. Clienteling enables associates to communicate directly with customers in your business via NewStore Associate App. For more information, See [Using NewStore Associate App for clienteling](/v1/docs/using-newstore-associate-app-for-clienteling#assoapp-clienteling). To enable this feature, contact the [support team](https://support.newstore.com). > [!WARNING] > Supported from > > This feature is supported from Associate App v1.1.0 and later. NewStore Fulfillment App ++++++++ ### Release v1.9.14 *Release date*: 12 April, 2021 **Printing documents in different paper sizes** During store fulfillment, associates can now print PDF versions of shipping labels in `A5` paper size if required. For example, when printing labels for the [Sagawa](https://www.sagawa-exp.co.jp/english/) shipping adapter in Japan. see [Printed documents and labels](/v1/docs/about-customer-documents-and-notifications#printed-documents-and-labels). ## March 2021 NewStore Associate App +++++++++ ### Release v1.0.0 *Release date*: 29 March, 2021 **New Features** *Single app version* NewStore Associate App is now available as a *single app* for all retailers, across all build versions. This is a departure from the previous NewStore SDK versions of the app. NewStore will provide all new features as part of NewStore Associate App `version 1.0.0 <assoapp-one>` in the future. > [!NOTE] > Important > > v23.1.0 is the **last** version of NewStore SDK to be released by NewStore. No incremental versions of NewStore SDK will be released after this version. Retailers who want the latest features of NewStore Associate App must migrate to NewStore Associate App v1.0.0. > > For more information, talk to your contact point at NewStore. To set up NewStore Associate App in Apple Business Manager using an MDM, see [Distributing Associate App](/v1/docs/distributing-associate-app#assoapp-ABM-setup). NewStore Fulfillment App ++++++++ ### Release v1.9.13 *Release date*: 29 March, 2021 **Scanning improvements for store fulfillment** Associates can now see product details when they scan an item to pick for store fulfillment. **Printer management improvements** Associates now can see an indicator on NewStore Fulfillment App displaying the loading status while the printer status is being received. NewStore +++++ **Germany fiscal support** Retailers can now operate NewStore in Germany in compliance with the German Cash Register Security Regulation (KassenSichV), via integrations with: - [fiskaltrust](https://fiskaltrust.de/), NewStore's middleware partner and - [fiskaly](https://fiskaly.com/en/), a cloud TSE provider For more information on `fiscal regulations` and fiscalization support at NewStore, See [Adding fiscal signatures to receipts](/v1/docs/about-internationalization#adding-fiscal-signatures-to-receipts). NewStore Fulfillment App ++++++++ ### Release v1.9.12 *Release date*: 10 March, 2021 **Manually enter product code during store fulfillment** Associates can now type the barcode or SKU of the product during store fulfillment. **Push notification upgrade** NewStore Fulfillment App now uses the new version of push notifications. > [!NOTE] > Important > > The older versions of NewStore Fulfillment App will stop receiving push notifications after 31-Mar-2021. ## February 2021 NewStore Associate App +++++++++ **Square POS** Retailers on NewStore SDK v23.1.0 and later can now process in-store payments using [Square](https://squareup.com/) as a `payment option` in NewStore Associate App. See [Integrating Square](/v1/docs/integrating-square#integ-square). NewStore Omnichannel Manager +++++ **Inventory audit trail** Retailers who use NewStore as `inventory master` in the store can now export the `inventory audit trail` for products in the store. See `nom-inv-stock-on-hand`. ## January 2021 NewStore +++++ **Full count import** Retailers can now import `full count`s into NewStore by importing a CSV file containing the count data. See [About inventory management](/v1/docs/about-inventory-management#inventory). **Related topics** - [Release Notes](/v1/docs/release-notes#release-notes) - [Release notes (2022)](/v1/docs/release-notes-2022#releasenotes-2022) - [Release notes (2020)](/v1/docs/release-notes-2020#releasenotes-2020) - [Release notes (2019)](/v1/docs/release-notes-2019#releasenotes-2019) - [Release notes (2018)](/v1/docs/release-notes-2018#releasenotes-2018) - [Release notes (2017)](/v1/docs/release-notes-2017#releasenotes-2017)