# What's new Stay up to date with the latest changes to the Tectalic Wine Club app. ### AI chat friendly documentation 21 May 2026 You'll now see an **AI chatbot** in the corner of every page of this documentation site. Ask a wine club question in plain English and it answers from the documentation itself. We've also made this documentation friendlier for AI assistants in general. If you use Claude, ChatGPT, or another tool to ask about the Tectalic Wine Club app, give it the documentation URL ([https://docs.tectalic.com/wine-club/](https://docs.tectalic.com/wine-club/)) and you should get accurate, up-to-date answers straight from the latest content. New · Documentation · Support ### Clearer out-of-stock messaging 21 May 2026 Renewal and Order Now failures caused by out-of-stock wines now name the affected wines for customers and merchants. Improved · Admin · Customer Portal · Merchant Emails ### Member signup improvements 20 May 2026 Signups occasionally got stuck at "Proceed to Checkout" due to recent changes in Shopify's bot detection. The signup flow now works around it. If a wine becomes unavailable during signup, the customer sees which wine and can go back to swap it. You'll also get a new [Signup Failure Alert](merchant-emails.md#signup-failure-alerts) email if anything on your store starts blocking signups. Improved · Member Signup ### [Club group signup links](landing-page.md#club-group-signup-link) 20 May 2026 You can now copy a signup link for an entire club group with one click — it takes customers to all of that club group's case size and frequency options. Combined with the existing all-clubs and individual club links, that's three levels of signup link to choose from, and every Copy signup link button now has a tooltip describing exactly what the customer will see so you can pick the right one before you share. Improved · Admin · Clubs ### [Guided club setup wizard](setup.md) 18 May 2026 Create a wine club group with the new step-by-step wizard. Choose your club type, set frequencies, case sizes, and discounts, then pick your wines. A final preview shows what each club will look like to customers, and if you ship to multiple countries you can switch markets to see pricing in each currency. Publish straight away or save as a draft, then share the signup link or print the QR code for your tasting room or marketing. New · Admin · Clubs ### [Subscription import — now available to all stores](importing-subscriptions.md) 07 May 2026 Migrate your existing wine club customers into the app with our simple importer. Now available to all stores. Improved · Admin · Subscriptions ### [Promotional discount pricing](managing-subscriptions.md#promotional-discounts) 06 May 2026 When a subscription has a Shopify automatic discount, the admin and customer portal now show the price the customer actually pays — sale price up front, original price struck through, and a tooltip with the discount name. Change Items totals in both admin and portal reflect the discount too. New · Admin · Customer Portal · Subscriptions ### Automatic discount compatibility 05 May 2026 The **[Change Items](managing-subscriptions.md#change-items)** and **[Replace Product](managing-clubs.md#replacing-a-product)** actions now work with subscriptions that have automatic discounts applied at signup (such as Shopify's "Amount off products"). Replace Product always preserves discounts, while Change Items preserves them where possible. Improved · Subscriptions · Customer Portal · Admin ### [Subscription import](importing-subscriptions.md) 30 Apr 2026 Bring your existing wine club subscriptions into the app from a spreadsheet, without asking each customer to sign up again. Subscriptions are created as active on the billing date you specify, and customers add their own payment method before their first charge. ![Import subscriptions page showing the CSV upload area, step-by-step instructions, and upload history](images/importer-home.png) New · Admin · Subscriptions ### [Send "Add a payment method" email — per subscription or in bulk](managing-subscriptions.md#bulk-actions) 30 Apr 2026 The subscriptions list now has a **Has Issues** tab that lists every subscription that needs follow-up — most often imported subscriptions waiting for a payment method. Send each customer a link to add a payment method either one at a time from the subscription detail page, or in bulk via the new **Send add payment method email** action on the subscriptions list (selection extends across pages). ![Subscription list filtered to the Has Issues tab, with warning rows for imported subscriptions and the Send add payment method email confirmation](images/admin-subscription-list-has-issues.png) New · Admin · Subscriptions · Customer Emails ### [Automatic payment method attachment](managing-subscriptions.md#no-payment-method-on-file) 30 Apr 2026 When a customer adds a payment method to their Shopify account, the app now automatically attaches it to any of their wine club subscriptions that don't have one. The **No payment method on file** warning clears on its own and a **Payment Method Added** entry appears in the subscription's activity log — no merchant action needed. New · Subscriptions · Admin ### [Inline payment method updates in the customer portal](customer-portal.md#update-payment) 30 Apr 2026 Customers can now update their payment method inside the customer portal — no email link or page redirect. ![Customer portal inline modal showing the current card on file with options to switch to another saved card or add a new one](images/portal-change-payment-method.png) Improved · Customer Portal ### [Faster address validation feedback](customer-portal.md#change-delivery) 21 Apr 2026 Customers now see a clear, helpful error message when there's a problem with their address — for example, if the postal code doesn't match the selected country. Improved · Customer Portal · Admin ### [Payment method on subscription page](managing-subscriptions.md#update-payment-method) 17 Apr 2026 You can now see the customer's payment method when viewing a subscription, including the card brand, last four digits, and expiry. From the same page, you can send the customer a link to update their card or update it yourself in Shopify. New · Admin · Subscriptions ### [Email delivery alerts & suppression management](merchant-emails.md#email-delivery-alerts) 13 Apr 2026 When a customer's email bounces or is marked as spam, the app now alerts you via email and shows a warning banner on the subscription detail page. You can see which emails the customer is missing, update their email address in Shopify, or resume delivery once the issue is resolved. New · Merchant Emails · Admin ### [Phone number required for delivery changes](customer-portal.md#change-delivery) 13 Apr 2026 The "Change Delivery" feature now requires a phone number alongside the address. This improves compatibility with shipping, delivery, and pickup providers that require a contact number. Improved · Customer Portal · Admin ### Warning indicators on club and subscription lists 13 Apr 2026 Clubs and subscriptions that need your attention are now highlighted in orange on their list pages, with a warning icon you can hover over for details. New · Admin ### [All-clubs signup link](landing-page.md#all-clubs-signup-link) 19 Mar 2026 Every store now has an all-clubs signup link — a single URL that shows all your published clubs with filters. Works with any theme, including older themes that don't support the signup widget block. Copy it from the **Clubs** page in the app. New · Member Signup ### [Club member limits & waitlists](managing-clubs.md#member-limit-waitlist) 19 Mar 2026 You can now set a **member limit** on any club to cap the number of members. When a club is full, customers see a waitlist form instead of the signup button. Waitlisted customers are automatically added to a Shopify customer segment, so you can use Shopify Email to contact them when spots open up. New · Clubs ### [Wine club manager emails](settings.md#wine-club-manager-emails) 19 Mar 2026 You can now configure which email addresses receive wine club notifications and alerts in **Settings > General**. Add multiple addresses separated by commas — useful when someone other than the store owner manages the wine club. New · Admin ### [Improved signup widget](landing-page.md#2-add-the-signup-widget) 12 Mar 2026 The signup widget now displays full width within your theme, supporting more than two columns of clubs. Curated club prices now show the delivery frequency and inherit your theme's colours, and the overall layout is cleaner with less visual clutter. Improved · Member Signup ### [Hide clubs from the signup widget](landing-page.md#hiding-clubs-from-the-signup-widget) 12 Mar 2026 You can now set a club group to **Unlisted** so it doesn't appear on your landing page or all-clubs signup link. Customers can still join via the club's [signup link](landing-page.md#signup-links). Useful for VIP tiers, partner-specific clubs, or any club you want to share privately. New · Member Signup ### [Club signup links](landing-page.md#signup-links) 10 Mar 2026 Each club now has its own unique signup link that you can share anywhere — emails, social media, QR codes. Customers who click the link go straight to that club's signup widget. Copy any club's link from the club group edit screen. New · Member Signup ### Order note 10 Mar 2026 Customers can now add an order note to their subscriptions. Notes can be set during signup, edited in the customer portal, and appear in upcoming order reminder emails — making it easy for customers to communicate special delivery requirements. Merchants can also view and edit the order note on the subscription screen in the Shopify admin. New · Customer Portal · Admin · Subscriptions ### [Club-level tags and segments](managing-orders.md#order-tagging) 03 Mar 2026 Customers and orders are now tagged with both the club group name and the individual club name (e.g., "Black Club - Monthly 6-Pack"). A dedicated Shopify customer segment is also created for each club, giving you more granular targeting for marketing and reporting. New · Clubs ### Clearer club naming 03 Mar 2026 Each subscription offering (e.g. "Monthly Half Case", "Quarterly Premium Selection") is now simply called a **Club** — matching how you and your customers already think about them. The clubs page now shows each offering individually with its name, delivery schedule, and subscriber count, making it easier to manage your wine club at a glance. Improved · Admin · Customer Portal ### [Merchant dashboard](dashboard.md) 26 Feb 2026 The app home page is now a full merchant dashboard with key wine club metrics, upcoming orders, stock forecasting, and more. ![Dashboard showing stats cards, period selector, upcoming orders table, current plan, and help resources](images/dashboard.png) New · Admin ### [Stock forecasting](dashboard.md#stock-forecast) 26 Feb 2026 Plan your inventory for upcoming wine club orders. The stock forecast shows every product variant needed over the next 30, 60, or 90 days, alongside current stock levels, so you can spot low-stock items before they cause billing issues. ![Stock forecast table showing wine variants, clubs, bottles needed, current stock levels, and status indicators](images/stock-forecast.png) New · Admin ### [Subscription search](managing-subscriptions.md#searching-subscriptions) 26 Feb 2026 Find subscription customers quickly by searching for their customer name, email address, or club name — from the dashboard or the subscriptions page. New · Admin · Subscriptions ### [Automatic curated club product and subscription updates](managing-clubs.md#changing-products) 23 Feb 2026 When you change the wines in a Curated club, all existing subscriptions are now updated automatically — no need to edit each one individually. Great for new vintages and product replacements. New · Clubs · Subscriptions ### [Replace product feature](managing-clubs.md#replacing-a-product) 23 Feb 2026 Swap one product for another across an entire club group — including all clubs and all existing subscriptions — in a single step. Great for new vintages and product replacements. ![Replace product dialog showing product selection, notification and repricing options](images/replace-product.png) New · Clubs · Subscriptions ### [Real-time operation feedback](managing-subscriptions.md#real-time-progress-feedback) 23 Feb 2026 All subscription and club operations now show live progress updates — in both the admin and the customer portal. New · Admin · Customer Portal ### [Product deleted alerts](merchant-emails.md#product-deleted-alert) 23 Feb 2026 When a product used in any club is deleted from Shopify, you now receive an email alert listing the affected clubs, subscription counts, and direct links to replace the product. New · Clubs ### [Easier reactivation for failed subscriptions](customer-portal.md) 12 Feb 2026 Subscriptions on hold due to payment issues now appear in their own group in the customer portal, rather than being grouped with cancelled subscriptions. This makes it easier for customers to notice and reactivate them. Additionally, customers with failed subscriptions are no longer removed from club customer segments, so your segment-based marketing continues to reach them while their subscription is recoverable. Improved · Customer Portal ### [Wine club order tagging](managing-orders.md) 11 Feb 2026 Wine club subscription orders are now automatically tagged with "Wine Club" in Shopify, and a "Wine Club Orders" saved search is auto-created in the admin Orders view — making it easy to filter, fulfill and report on club orders separately from regular sales. New · Orders ### [Subscription billing error codes](billing.md) 10 Feb 2026 When a subscription billing attempt fails, the app now captures Shopify's specific error codes and displays clear, customer-friendly messages. Merchants also receive detailed notifications for each failure. New · Customer Billing ### [Plan limit upgrade banner](settings.md#billing) 10 Feb 2026 When you're approaching your plan's subscription limit, the app now shows a recommended plan badge and upgrade banner so you can scale up before hitting the cap. New · Merchant Billing ### [Onboarding & support improvements](support.md) 9 Feb 2026 Improved onboarding with a Customer Portal installation step, added "Learn more" documentation links and "Contact support" actions across all admin screens, and redesigned the Support page — so you can find answers and get help without leaving the screen you're on. Improved · Admin ### [Merchant billing](settings.md#billing) 5 Feb 2026 The app now includes usage-based billing with plan tiers based on your active subscription count. Your plan automatically adjusts as your wine club grows. New · Merchant Billing ### [Curated club availability alerts](merchant-emails.md) 2 Feb 2026 Receive proactive email alerts when curated club products become unavailable, or when billing is upcoming and products are missing from your curated selections. New · Clubs ### Annual billing cycle sync 30 Jan 2026 Fixed an issue where billing cycle dates could drift for annual subscriptions, ensuring renewal dates now stay consistent year over year. Fixed · Subscriptions ### Club-specific customer segments 29 Jan 2026 Each club now automatically creates a dedicated Shopify customer segment, and customers are tagged with their club name for easy filtering and marketing. New · Clubs ### [Suppress notification on change items](managing-subscriptions.md) 29 Jan 2026 When changing subscription items, you can now choose whether to send the customer a notification email, giving you more control over communications. Improved · Admin ### [Billing failure notifications for Order Now](merchant-emails.md) 28 Jan 2026 Billing failure email alerts now also cover Order Now requests, so you're notified whenever any billing attempt fails — not just scheduled ones. Improved · Customer Billing ### [Curated clubs](club-types.md) 23 Jan 2026 Introduce a new curated club type where you pre-select the wines your customers receive each cycle, giving you full control over the tasting experience. New · Clubs ### [Price change warning on change items](managing-subscriptions.md) 20 Jan 2026 Before confirming item changes on a subscription, you now see the price impact so there are no surprises when updating a customer's selections. Improved · Admin ### [Direct subscription links in emails](customer-emails.md) 9 Jan 2026 Customer notification emails now include a one-click link to the customer portal, making it easy for customers to manage their subscription. New · Customer Portal ### [Edit delivery address](customer-portal.md) 8 Jan 2026 Customers can now update their delivery address directly from the customer portal, and merchants can update it from the admin subscription detail page. New · Customer Portal ### [Pause & resume subscriptions](customer-portal.md) 28 Nov 2025 Customers can now pause their subscription and resume it when they're ready, all from the self-service customer portal. New · Customer Portal ### [Skip next order](customer-portal.md) 28 Nov 2025 Customers can skip their next scheduled delivery without pausing their entire subscription. New · Customer Portal ### Available on the Shopify App Store 11 Nov 2025