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Superstore release notes

  • Updated

Release notes describe changes, fixes, and additions to the Superstore theme. Use this article to stay in the loop with Superstore’s latest versions. Each version is listed below with the version number, release date, and changes included.

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February 27th, 2020 - v2.3.1

Removed

  • Instagram section has been removed. The Instagram API used to display these photos has been deprecated with no suitable replacement so from now on you'll need to switch to using an app.

Fixed

  • Font size now adjusts correctly at breakpoint in home page grid section
  • Search bar now remains open when clicked on Android devices
  • Burger menu button now works correctly on empty collection pages
  • Mobile view now renders correctly on iOS devices when using the traditional header layout
  • Checkout button now works consistently on Cart page when apps are installed

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January 31st, 2020 - v2.3.0

Added

  • Support for new product media component

In order to prepare for Shopify's Product Media update, using the ALT text and video URL approach for displaying videos in the product gallery will be deactivated for versions 2.3.0 and above. The Product Media update will include platform enhancements for adding video and 3D models.

January 27th, 2020 - v2.2.1

Added

  • The ability to order tags on collection pages!
  • We added an option for a new product zoom on hover effect
  • The product gallery now has options to place thumbnails to the left of the product image
  • Live search results will now show the number of color options when swatches are enabled
  • We have added a setting for hiding or displaying star ratings on product cards
  • There is now an option for swatches to show the variant image instead of the color
  • Added the ability to have custom call-to-action links on product pages direct to a new tab
  • Slideshow section now supports up to 4 buttons
  • Basic header has a new option to always display navigation below header
  • We have added some new layout options to the Featured Collection section, including a slider and a grid!
  • We have improved the layout of the mobile header!
  • There are now new settings to display the quickshop and add to cart buttons on mobile
  • New utility bar section to display additional info above the header

Changed

  • The product swipe functionality has been improved to work with the new product image zoom
  • We have updated the related products section to now show recommended products instead
  • Updated the look and feel of tabs which can be added to product descriptions, blog posts, and pages
  • Adjusted styling for dynamic checkout buttons on the cart page
  • Selected swatches now have a thinner border, and larger swatches will have more rounding on their corners based on the form's setting

Fixed

  • Fixed contact form width to match page width
  • We fixed a few keyboard navigation and accessibility problems with regards to swatches
  • Swatches with longer tooltips will no longer float off-screen

 

November 21st, 2019 - v2.1.2

Fixed

  • AJAX pagination now works correctly on the search page
  • The shipping calculator will now show results in the appropriate currency when the currency converter is disabled.
  • Implemented a fix on all mobile sliders which were encountering issues in the newest version of iOS (13).
  • We have adjusted the mobile base font size on forms to prevent the screen from zooming on iOS devices
  • We have fixed the loading animation on the search page!
  • Overlay on Medium and Large height mosaic blocks is now the right size
  • Videos added to product alt text will now play as expected on the product page

Changed

  • We now use InstantPage to speed navigation

September 24th, 2019 - v2.1.1

Added

  • Added new Agency theme style

September 19th, 2019 - v2.1.0

Added

  • You can now separate your content on the product description to include a more lengthy description beneath a <!-- more --> tag.
  • We have added some support for custom html to create accordions in your pages and product descriptions by using the <details> and <summary> tags.
  • A letter spacing adjustment for the body text
  • For the minimalists, you can now disable breadcrumbs on collection, collections list, product, and search pages.
  • Product and collection pages now offer a grid section with all the same great features as the home page grid section.
  • More column width options on product pages so you can emphasize the image, or the description, to best suit your products.
  • There is now a series of settings to give extra space between the products when they are shown in a list or grid.
  • We have added 21 new languages to our theme translations!
  • New image with text section on Collection pages
  • We have added a new minimal collection template!
  • New option to underline links in the body text for a retro and accessibility friendly look
  • For the minimalists, you can now disable breadcrumbs on collection, collections list, product, and search pages.
  • Product and collection pages now offer a grid section with all the same great features as the home page grid section.

Changed

  • Fine tuned the size of product review stars
  • Reduced the maximum width of the cart.
  • Adjust additional cart buttons sizing and style.
  • Made a change to keep the site footer constrained to the maximum width setting.

Fixed

  • Dynamic checkout buttons were never displayed - now they appear when they should.

 

September 13th, 2019 - v2.0.1

Added

  • Added new Interior preset and updated fashion and tech presets

 

September 11th, 2019 - v2.0.0

Added

  • There is a new "Basic" layout option for the header, found under the theme settings.
  • You can now add a shadow below the header by choosing a colour in the theme settings.
  • We have added a new Image with Text homepage section!
  • Added the ability to add subheadings to various sections on the home page.
  • You can now set the roundness of your button, form input, container and product card corners!
  • You now have the option of a bag icon for the header cart button!
  • Color and pattern swatches! On products, product cards, and collection filters, with lots of options so you can make them look just right.

Fixed

  • Fixed images stretching on blog posts.
  • Fixed scrolling on product gallery, keeping selected images within view.
  • Triple clicking on collection filters no longer shows an unstyled page

Changed

  • Moved some code around between the different header layouts so that we can offer more options in the future.
  • Adjusted how the quickshop works to make it snappier.
  • Meganavs will now show directly below their parent navigation item. This is to help those longer menus that wrap onto more than one line.

 

July 22nd, 2019 - v1.0.1

  • Newsletter header now includes an option to set the header color.
  • The Highlights bar will now correctly display icons on small screens.
  • Filter tags will now work correctly on vendor pages.
  • Shopify Product Reviews will appear as expected when Turbolinks are enabled.
  • We have removed the drop shadow from product cards on the cart page.
  • We have fixed the shape of the Dynamic Checkout Button to match the add-to-cart button.
  • Navigation items with filter tags in them will now work as expected.
  • Fixed the home page Search section to use the form input border color instead of the color from the header's search bar.
  • Collection filters will no longer show headings for filter groups with no available products under that group.
  • Small promo header now breaks to new line correctly on mobile
  • Home page Blog posts now use correct read more icon
  • Selected view remains correct after selecting a filter on collections
  • Navigation items with filter tags in them will show the selected tag in the sidebar even when it would normally be hidden under 'See more'
  • Inputs no longer render incorrectly in certain cases when focused.
  • Remove hover state of selected option on collections.
  • Fix star ratings overlapping when text is oversized.
  • The Traditional header promo text heading will now reflect the selected heading font weight

 

May 24th, 2019 - v1.0.0

  • Initial release!

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