Grind

This release adds bug fixes for known issues, includes a new quick order section for product variants and a new social gallery, and improves the theme editor experience.

Added

• We added a "Video display" option to the Hero video with text section so Shopify-hosted videos can show at their natural ratio instead of being cropped to 16:9.
• We added categories to all theme sections to help improve the theme editor user experience.
• We added image size settings to the countdown section.
• We added a quick order list section, which adds a table of all product variants that can be easily added to the cart within one simple form using a single add to cart button.
• We added optional videos to the editorial columns section.
• We added a social gallery section, which displays uploaded images and videos along with social icons.

Fixes and other improvements

• We fixed an issue where the collection filter dropdowns needed a page reload to work after switching the filter appearance from Slideout to Dropdowns.
• We fixed an issue with dropdown filters not working in the theme editor after the block is edited.
• We fixed an issue with currency formatting where variant prices might not switch when the currency is set up with a space separator.
• We fixed an issue that prevented sections from displaying in the theme editor visual preview window.
• We fixed an issue with the grid gallery image modal not animating when opening and closing.
• We fixed an issue with the testimonials section where items appeared thinner than other sections on the page.
• We updated the countdown section so the date and time are entered as simple text fields, and it now runs a daily countdown that resets at midnight in the store's local time when no date is set.
• We updated the collection and search filter and sort dropdowns so they can no longer be typed into when focused.
• We updated the appearance of filters to include visible checkboxes.
• We improved product structured data so availability reflects real stock levels and the price validity date stays current.
• We improved the navigation to allow for a full-sized mega menu whose width adjusts based on the number of images added.

This release adds bug fixes for known issues and also adds support for the new Shopify customer account component.

Fixes and other improvements

• We added support for the new Shopify account component.
• We updated the contact form to use blocks.
• We reworked the mobile header to allow the announcement bar to show on all devices.
• We fixed an alignment issue with contact form first and last name fields.
• We fixed an issue with featured product swatches initially loading with transparent colors.
• We fixed an issue with scrolling text jumping.

This update addresses liquid template errors to comply with Shopify's stricter parser requirements.
The changes primarily fix syntax errors, update hardcoded URLs to use global objects, and standardize variable naming conventions.

Fixes and other improvements

• Fixed an HTML syntax error in the shopping cart.
• Fixed a liquid syntax error in the shopping cart.
• Fixed syntax errors in the featured collection and main collection case statements.
• Fixed a syntax error in the scrolling text icon size setting.

This release fixes an issue which suddenly appeared causing some stores to see add to cart quantities duplicated.

Added

• Added the shipping calculator to the Ajax cart, making it available on all pages.

Fixes and other improvements

• We fixed an issue with add to cart duplication.
• We fixed a typo in the themes js file that prevented the add to cart button from setting a disabled state under certain conditions.
• We fixed an issue where having multiple Text with Icons sections on a page would cause their grid widths to override each other. Each section now maintains its own grid layout independently.
• We updated the Featured Product section so that its background color now spans the entire section for a more consistent and polished appearance.
• We fixed a bug in the Text with Icons section where displaying five blocks would result in an unwanted gap in the grid layout. The section now displays five blocks evenly without gaps.
• We resolved an issue where duplicate Quickshop sections could appear in the Shopify Theme Editor.
• Improved mobile filters on collection and search pages to automatically open when an active filter is applied, making it easier for users to see and manage their selected filters.

This release introduces support for Shopify’s new listing presets and high variant functionality, enabling the theme to handle over 250 variants per product. The update also brings several improvements, including a smoother Theme Editor experience for the Testimonials section, enhanced consistency between the Featured Product and Main Product popup blocks, and significantly faster Quickview loading performance. Additionally, mobile usability has been improved by resolving an issue with the main logo sliding alongside the Testimonials section, and default content has been added to the Locations template to streamline initial setup for users.

Added

• We added support for Shopifys new high variant functionality with allows the theme to handle more than 250 variants per product.

Fixes and improvements

• We enhanced the Theme Editor experience for the Testimonials section. Selecting a block now smoothly scrolls to the corresponding testimonial in the carousel.
• We updated the Featured Product section’s popup block to match the functionality of the Main Product section’s popup block, ensuring a consistent user experience across both sections.
• We resolved an issue on mobile where sliding the Testimonials section would inadvertently cause the store’s main logo to slide as well.
• We improved the Quickview loading performance so that it is near instant.
• We added default content to the Locations template to make initial setup faster and more user-friendly.