Stay Updated with Shopify: January 2026 POS Feature Highlights
Table of Contents
- Pre-order POS Hub for Reliable, Wired Countertop Setups
- Verifone Victa Card Readers Integration
- Enhancements for In-Store Pickups
- Multi-Entity Offline Payments
- Storefront Location Management
- Tailored Return Reasons for Products
- Streamlined POS Settings
- Compliance Updates for France and Spain
- Camera API for POS UI Extensions
- Translation Support in POS UI Extensions
- Uber Direct for Same-Day Local Delivery
- Avia eCommerce Analytics for Physical Retail
Pre-order POS Hub for Reliable, Wired Countertop Setups
Shopify introduces the new POS Hub, designed to connect essential checkout equipment like scanners, printers, and card readers to your tablet through wired USB connections. This hub ensures uninterrupted service with automatic fault recovery and health monitoring, combining the reliability of wired setups with advanced processing capabilities. Retailers can now pre-order this hardware to enhance their checkout efficiency.
Verifone Victa Card Readers Integration
Expanding hardware options, Shopify partners with Verifone to introduce the Victa Mobile and Victa Lane countertop terminals. This integration offers retailers more flexibility and reliability at checkout, broadening the range of devices that can seamlessly integrate with Shopify’s POS system.
Enhancements for In-Store Pickups
The Shop app receives significant updates to improve the in-store pickup experience. Customers can now access clear pickup instructions, check preparation status, and use an optional QR code for quick order retrieval at the store. These enhancements aim to streamline the pickup process, making it more efficient for both customers and staff.
Multi-Entity Offline Payments
Shopify’s offline payments feature now supports multi-entity Shopify Payments. This update allows transaction limits to be automatically applied across different stores without additional setup, enabling seamless sales operations even when operating multiple entities.
Storefront Location Management
Retailers can now specify which locations are customer-facing storefronts, excluding pop-ups, test sites, and warehouses from retail metrics. This feature ensures that only relevant stores are visible to customers, optimizing the retail experience.
Tailored Return Reasons for Products
Shopify POS now offers more specific return reasons tailored to different product categories, such as “Too big” for apparel or “Taste” for food items. This enhancement provides retailers with valuable insights to reduce future returns and improve product offerings.
Streamlined POS Settings
The POS app settings have been simplified by removing rarely used options and relocating certain controls to more appropriate sections like Admin or Connectivity. This cleanup reduces app clutter, accelerates setup processes for staff, and lays the groundwork for future retail configurations.
Compliance Updates for France and Spain
To align with fiscal regulations, Shopify has implemented new protections for merchants in France and Spain. Retailers can no longer manually override tax calculations, ensuring compliance with local laws and protecting businesses from potential audits and fines.
Camera API for POS UI Extensions
With the new Camera API, POS UI extensions can now access device cameras, enabling richer, interactive workflows. This feature is ideal for scanning IDs, capturing product images, and attaching visuals directly within the Shopify POS system.
Translation Support in POS UI Extensions
The latest POS UI extensions now support translations, allowing apps to automatically adjust to the user’s device language. This update facilitates international operations, ensuring a seamless experience across diverse linguistic markets.
Uber Direct for Same-Day Local Delivery
Shopify Plus merchants can now utilize Uber Direct for efficient, same-day local delivery. By integrating this feature, retailers can offer express delivery options, enhancing customer satisfaction and capturing last-minute sales opportunities.
Avia eCommerce Analytics for Physical Retail
Avia brings eCommerce analytics to physical retail environments by connecting Shopify POS sales data with in-store traffic and demographics. Its user-friendly dashboard provides insights into visits, conversions, and revenue per visitor, helping retailers optimize their in-store operations.
Conclusion
Staying updated with Shopify’s latest POS features is essential for retailers aiming to enhance their operational efficiency and customer experience. This monthly hub provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, ensuring your team remains informed and ready to leverage these new tools. Embrace these updates to stay ahead in the competitive retail landscape.
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