Point of Sale: Change Log

OVERVIEW

This change log explains the updates in each version of the Loop Point of Sale (POS) app.

In this article:

• Version 2.2.11
• Version 2.2.10
• Version 2.2.9
• Version 2.2.8
• Version 2.2.6
• Version 2.2.5
• Version 2.2.4
• Version 2.2.3
• Version 2.2.2
• Version 2.2.1
• Version 2.2.0
• Version 2.1.2
• Version 2.1.1

Version 2.2.11 — April 24, 2024

• Minor bug fixes to improve user experience.

Version 2.2.10 — April 16, 2024

• There is now an option to scan a QR code for Start Online, Drop Off In-Store returns. Head to the Loop admin to start setup.

Version 2.2.9 — March 19, 2024

• Minor bug fixes to improve user experience.

Version 2.2.8 — February 15, 2024

• Resolved: Once connected, Admin users will stay logged in for two weeks.
• Minor UI improvements.

Version 2.2.6 — February 1, 2024

• Merchants can now view the current app version under "User Profile" once logged in.
• Minor UI enhancements.

Version 2.2.5 — January 4, 2024

• Location selection at login will now appear as a dropdown list.
• Minor UX improvements.

Version 2.2.4 — December 14, 2023

• Minor bug fixes to improve user experience.

Version 2.2.3 — November 29, 2023

• New POS-specific “Loop restock functionality” setting can now be set up in Loop admin. Merchants' restock settings will only change when they edit this in the admin.

Version 2.2.2 — October 19, 2023

• Improved error messaging when a user tries to log in without the correct permissions.
• Items will no longer show as restocked in Loop when the “Loop restock functionality” setting is switched off in the Admin.

Version 2.2.1 — September 26, 2023

• Merchants can now search for orders using the Shopify receipt number.
• Merchants can now choose not to auto-process returns from within POS.

Version 2.2.0 — August 29, 2023

• NEW gift returns flow allows gift recipients to exchange or receive a gift card without notifying the gifter.
• When the original payment method is cash, cash refunds can be completed if the merchant can manually open the cash drawer(s) at their store location(s).
• Return Summary Page now details the original payment method (for example: cash, gift card, or last four digits of credit card).
• Restock location selection is no longer required to complete a return if the merchant has the “Loop restock functionality” setting switched off in the admin.
• Restock_location_id is sent on ‘return create,’ populating relevant data through ERP/3PL integrations. 

Version 2.1.2 — July 27, 2023

• Get details on which store the exchange order took place in with location_id now populating on all exchange orders through POS.
• Ensure the entire order number populates in the order summary view when associates complete order lookup by name or email.

Version 2.1.1 — July 5, 2023

• Get a holistic review of the POS transaction by viewing the reason an exception is made for an item through allowlist in the order summary view in Admin.
• Final sale items can now be added to the allowlist through POS, giving merchants total flexibility. 
• Exchange orders made through POS now exclude a shipping address, speeding up the time to resolution.
• The app can now scan and process manual input for customized barcodes, including special characters (example: 5432112345/XL).
• If order lookup fails, a message now populates prompting store associates to verify they have included any prefix in the order number (example: US-12345).
• The app now stays logged in to the Admin for 2 weeks. Store associates will still need to put in their unique pin each time they open the app. 
• A banner now appears when a new version of the app is available to ensure the merchant is on the latest and greatest version.
• The app now locks in landscape mode.

To learn more about POS, please review the related articles at the bottom of this page.