Release Notes

Product updates and feature roadmap

v3.1.0

August 12, 2026

Current

Catalog Navigation & Pricing Display Refinements

Catalog Navigation Improvements
  • Smoother Category Browsing — Clicking a category in the visual drill-down no longer forces the page to scroll back to the top, so you keep your place while navigating the catalog
  • Consistent Leaf Category View — The final selected category now displays as a standard category tile matching the rest of the navigation, instead of a separate "Current selection" card, for a uniform browsing experience
Pricing Display
  • Clearer Base Price Label — The first volume pricing tier is now labeled "Base Price" instead of "Any quantity", making the entry-level price tier easier to understand at a glance
Stability
  • Resolved an issue where the product catalog could fail to load when no product categories were configured

v3.0.0

June 11, 2026

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Customer Inquiry System & Product Detail Refinements

Product Inquiry System
  • Customer Inquiry Popup — Authenticated customers can submit inquiries about product availability, shipping, or general questions directly from the product detail page
  • Multiple Inquiry Types — Support for shipping inquiries, availability checks, and general product information requests
  • Auto-filled Contact Info — Inquiry form pre-populates with logged-in customer details and company information for faster submission
  • Admin Inquiry Dashboard — New "Product Inquiries" section in admin Operations menu for managing all customer inquiries
  • Inquiry Status Tracking — Admins can track inquiry status (pending, responded, closed) with timestamps
  • Admin Notes System — Internal note-taking capability for tracking inquiry resolution and customer context
  • Inquiry Filtering & Search — Search by customer name, email, product, or filter by inquiry type and status
Product Detail Page Improvements
  • Image Alignment Fix — Product images now align to the top with proper padding instead of centering vertically, preventing overlap with tall descriptions
  • Better Content Layout — Improved spacing and alignment for product information when content heights vary significantly

v2.9.0

March 18, 2026

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Inventory Tracking & Supplier Management

Supplier Management
  • New Suppliers Module — Full CRUD management page for suppliers under Product Management in the admin menu
  • Supplier Profiles — Store supplier name, primary contact, email, phone, country, default lead times, and restock durations
  • Product-Supplier Linking — Associate any product with a supplier directly from the product Stock tab
  • Supplier SKU Tracking — Record the supplier's own part number alongside the internal order code
  • Per-Product Overrides — Override a supplier's default lead and restock times on a product-by-product basis
  • Sample Suppliers Pre-Loaded — Three sample suppliers added for immediate use (Shenzhen LightTech, Philips, GreenTech Emergency Lighting)
Inventory Availability System
  • Real-Time Availability Widget — Clients see an animated stock status card on every product detail page
  • Three Stock States — Clear "In Stock", "Low Stock" (with quantity progress bar), and "Backordered" (with restock timeline) statuses
  • Delivery Timeline Breakdown — Backordered products show exact day estimates: restock days + shipping days = total expected delivery
  • Low Stock Threshold — Configurable per-product threshold (default 10 units) triggers the "Low Stock" warning
  • Always-Available Default — Products without a linked supplier display as "In Stock" with standard shipping info, ensuring backward compatibility
  • Catalog Stock Badges — Product cards in the catalog (grid and list views) now show "In Stock / Low Stock / Backordered" badges when a supplier is assigned
Product Stock Tab Enhancements
  • Live Status Banner — A colour-coded banner at the top of the Stock tab shows current availability at a glance
  • Supplier Defaults Preview — Selecting a supplier auto-shows the supplier's default lead/restock times before saving
  • Backorder Message Preview — Admins see a rendered preview of the customer-facing backorder message while editing
  • Stock quantity and low-stock threshold fields with inline guidance

v2.8.0

March 1, 2026

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Unified Product View & Admin Edit Access

Product Navigation Improvements
  • Unified Product View — All product links (catalog, landing page, related products) now navigate to the client-facing product detail page by default, for a consistent and polished experience
  • Admin Edit Button — Admins see an "Edit Product (Admin)" button on the client product detail page, giving direct access to the admin editor without changing the default view for other users
  • Landing Page Product Links — Clicking a product on the landing page now opens the full product detail page directly instead of filtering the catalog
  • Footer Dynamic Categories — Footer product links are now dynamically populated from active top-level product categories in the database
Contact & Privacy Pages
  • Privacy Policy Page — New dedicated Privacy Policy page covering data collection, usage, sharing, security, cookies, retention, user rights, and governing law
  • Contact Sales Fix — Labels with no values are no longer displayed on the Contact Sales page, eliminating duplicated text
  • Privacy Page Icon Contrast — Improved icon color contrast on the Privacy Policy page for better readability against the background
Header & UI Polish
  • Access Client Portal Button — Fixed gradient on the "Access Client Portal" button in the landing page header to prevent color clashing with the background

v2.7.0

February 23, 2026

Archived

Client Favorites & UI Refinements

Client Favorites System
  • Save Favorite Products — Clients can save products to their favorites list with a heart icon button across catalog and product pages
  • Dedicated Favorites Portal — New "My Favorites" page in client portal for easy access to saved products
  • Favorites Popup Modal — Quick-view modal for favorites directly in the product catalog
  • One-Click Favorite Management — Add/remove items seamlessly without page navigation
  • Authentication Prompts — Unauthenticated users prompted to log in or register when saving favorites
UI & Layout Improvements
  • Static Brand Header — Simplified product catalog header with solid primary color (removed animated gradient)
  • Cleaner Visual Hierarchy — Improved consistency across product pages and catalog views

v2.6.0

February 2026

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Improved Navigation & Footer Restructuring

Navigation & Footer Improvements
  • Reorganized Footer Layout — Strategic 4-column header row (Company, Products, Resources, Legal) with improved information hierarchy for better user navigation
  • Direct Category Navigation — Footer product links now directly navigate to specific product categories (LED Light Fixtures, Emergency Lighting, Smart Controls) for faster discovery
  • Streamlined Headers — Removed decorative icons from column headers while maintaining Get in Touch icon for visual consistency
  • Cleaner Visual Hierarchy — Improved footer structure makes company info, contact details, and resource links more accessible and scannable
Smart Search
  • Power Search — Intelligent type-ahead search across products and categories now available on Landing, About, Careers, and Resources pages for faster navigation
  • Real-Time Results — Search results update instantly as you type with score-based relevance ranking
  • Category & Product Search — Find products by name or code, or navigate directly to categories
  • Keyboard Navigation — Full keyboard support (arrow keys, enter) for seamless search experience

v2.5.0

February 2026

Archived

Enhanced Product Discovery & Comparison

Product Discovery & Intelligence
  • Product Comparison Panel — Compare up to 5 products side-by-side with full specifications, attribute toggling, and horizontal thumbnail navigation
  • AI-Powered Title & Description Enhancement — Automatic language optimization and use-case enrichment for better product presentation
  • Advanced Filter Pills — Active filter visualization with individual clear buttons for faster product discovery
  • Recently Viewed Products — Automatic tracking with clear functionality for quick re-access
  • HTML Tag Stripping — Clean product titles and descriptions with automatic removal of formatting tags for professional display
  • Dynamic Product Card Layout — Simplified cards showing only essential information (title + CTA button) with optional specifications
  • Attribute-Based Filtering — Filter products by size, material, certification, wattage, and custom raw attributes with live counts
Product Information & Certifications
  • Enhanced Certification Display — Eye-catching blue badges with shield icons for all certifications (UL, CSA, CE, RoHS, etc.)
  • SKU/Part Number Field — Quick reference in product quick-info cards
  • Improved Description Formatting — Better rendering and readability on all devices
  • Complete Specification Support — Full technical details from raw attributes and structured data
Pricing & Availability
  • Real-Time Stock Availability — In-stock status, quantity tracking, and lead-time indicators with color-coded badges
  • Quantity-Based Pricing — Automatic price calculation based on order quantity and customer tier
  • Customer-Specific Pricing — Transparent pricing that changes based on customer type, location, and order volume
  • Minimum Order Quantities — Enforced throughout the system with clear communication
  • Admin Stock Controls — Toggle visibility of products when out of stock
Account & Portal Features
  • View as Client — Admin ability to preview exactly how specific customers see pricing and available products
  • Client Portal Invitations — Share products via email with automatic portal access setup
  • Login Button in Header — Easy access to authentication for unauthenticated users on landing page
  • Improved Page Navigation — Enhanced header with brand logo, navigation menu, and user profile dropdown
  • Responsive Design (In Progress) — Full mobile and tablet optimization for all functions
Performance & UX
  • Optimized Product Catalog — Batch processing with configurable batch sizes (1-500 records) and inter-batch delays
  • Flexible Pricebook Import — Download templates and import pricing with batch size starting from 1 (previously 10)
  • Improved Search Performance — Fast filtering and pagination across large product catalogs
  • Enhanced Product Card Padding — Better visual separation and improved readability in product listings
  • Mobile-First Architecture — Preparing full mobile support for on-the-go business operations

Deprecated:

  • • Legacy product detail view (replaced by enhanced detail pages with comparison tools)

v2.4.0

January 2026

Archived

Core Portal & Pricing Foundation

Features
  • Customer segmentation and role-based access
  • Base pricing engine with rule-based adjustments
  • Product categorization and hierarchy
  • Admin dashboard and reporting
  • Basic email template system

Coming Soon (Q1-Q2 2026)

Real-Time Shipping Integration

Connect to UPS, FedEx, and other major carriers for real-time shipping quotes based on product dimensions, weight, and packaging details. Customers see accurate shipping costs before ordering.

Impact: Eliminates manual shipping calculations and reduces order delays from shipping-related surprises.

Email Product Sharing

Share individual products and comparison grids via email with automatic client portal invitations. Send curated collections to prospects and existing customers.

Impact: Enables efficient product discovery and reduces friction in the buying journey.

Saved Products & Favorites

Allow clients to save favorite products and receive notifications when new items arrive in relevant categories. Personalized product recommendations based on order history.

Impact: Increases repeat orders and engagement with new product launches.

Quote & Order Management

Generate and send formal quotes from the admin panel. Track quote status, conversions, and enable one-click ordering. Full invoice and document download capability.

Impact: Streamlines B2B sales process and provides complete audit trail for all transactions.

Enhanced 3D Product Visualization

Interactive 3D product models with zoom, rotation, and angle-switching for premium product showcase. Gallery with multiple high-quality image angles.

Impact: Reduces product returns and increases customer confidence in purchasing decisions.

Multi-User Account Access

Allow multiple users under a single customer account with role-based permissions (viewer, editor, approver). Centralized account management and audit logs.

Impact: Enables larger organizations to use the platform collaboratively with proper controls.

Real-Time Credit Bureau Integration

Automated credit checks for new customers with real-time approvals, disclaimers, and compliance flow built into the ordering process.

Impact: Reduces credit risk while maintaining smooth customer onboarding.

Complete Mobile Optimization

Full-featured mobile app experience with all admin and client functions accessible on smartphones and tablets. Native mobile UX patterns.

Impact: Enables field sales and on-the-go customer service without limiting functionality.

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