System Updates 1 – 30 April 2025

April System Updates – at a Glance

Mobile POS: Device info screen, conditional settings, automated testing, EFTPOS skip, Stripe refund details
Data Export: API for exporting site ISBNs and categories
General Ledger: API to download ledger transactions as CSV

Website & SEO: Better sitemap structure, improved SEO, enhanced analytics tracking
POS – Stripe: Stripe setting added, payment issues resolved
Backoffice – PO Cart: New column shows group stock levels for smarter reordering

23 April – Device Info
Added a new settings screen in the app to display device details (e.g. manufacturer and version). Special settings now only appear on supported devices.
Ref: #9165
15 April – Automated Testing
Introduced automated testing using NightWatch.js and a mock server to simulate mobile POS interactions. This helps catch bugs early and ensures more stable updates.
Ref: #7778
1 April – Enhanced Workflow
- Skipped the EFTPOS connectivity screen when a default provider is set.
- Stripe payments now store transaction details, simplifying refunds for back-office staff.
  Ref: #7309, #7776, #7769

29 April – Export API
Created an API to export a complete list of site ISBNs and their category trees in JSON or CSV format. This enables safe and efficient generation of external reports.
Ref: #9127

1 April – Transaction Export
Launched a new API endpoint that allows staff, managers, and admins to download a CSV of ledger transactions by date range for accurate financial reporting.
Ref: #7313

23 April – Sitemap & SEO Enhancements
Restructured sitemaps to support more URLs.
Ensured product pages load correctly when available.
Excluded irrelevant content pages to boost search engine visibility.
Ref: #7314
23 April – Google Analytics / Tag Manager
Enhanced homepage tracking by sending detailed shopping behaviour (like cart updates and purchases) to Google Analytics and Tag Manager for better insights.
Ref: #7304
1 April – sitemap.xml Restructure
Reworked sitemap indexing using a feature flag. Now prioritizes gift cards, content pages, and categories while preserving existing product sitemap behaviour.
Ref: #7290

1 April – Display & Payment Processing
Added a new setting to indicate whether Stripe is enabled, ensuring proper payment option display.
Optimised Stripe job processing and resolved “Not Authorised” errors for faster, more reliable transactions.
Ref: #7789, #7768

1 April – PO Cart Enhancement
Introduced the “Avg Grp Stk” column to the PO Cart. This allows managers to view group stock levels while reordering and make informed decisions.
Ref: #7388