Wholesale Central

Wholesale Central Changelog

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Product Quality, Signup & Export Fixes

A round of fixes and improvements across product management, supplier signup, and data exports.

Improvements

  • Automatic product categorization on CSV upload — Products uploaded via CSV are now automatically categorized, so they immediately appear in the correct category and listing pages for suppliers

Supplier Experience

  • Product export emails are now sent to the person who requested the export, rather than a default address
  • Fixed an issue during signup where a declined card prevented adding a different payment method
  • Supplier address information now displays correctly on category pages

Buyer Experience

  • Canadian provinces and territories can now be selected during buyer signup
  • Fixed tradeshow links not redirecting to the correct tradeshow page

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed pagination and product taxonomy issues in the admin panel for improved product quality

Email Verification, SKUs & More

We've introduced email verification for new accounts, added SKU visibility across the platform, and made a number of improvements to mobile experience, product pages, and communication flows.

New Features

  • Email verification — New buyers and suppliers are now prompted to verify their email address. Buyers can skip for now, while supplier verification helps ensure higher-quality wholesalers.
  • Smarter category pages — Category pages now show only the products relevant to that category for each supplier, rather than displaying all of a supplier's products. This makes browsing by category more focused and useful. This leverages the power of AI.
  • SKU visibility — SKUs are now displayed on product pages and product cards in the storefront, making it easier for buyers to reference and reorder specific items
  • Flexible product listings — Traffic plan suppliers can now list products without a product link. When no link is provided, buyers are prompted to send an inquiry directly. Products with links offer both an inquiry option and a direct link to the product page

Improvements

  • Seamless buyer-supplier communication — Order confirmation emails now let buyers and suppliers reply directly to each other, so conversations continue without extra steps
  • Better date formatting — Billing emails now display dates in standard US format for clarity
  • Google Sign-In — Cancelling the Google sign-in flow is now handled gracefully — no need to refresh the page. Additionally, if you try to sign in with email and password but your account is linked to Google, you'll now see a helpful prompt guiding you to use Google Sign-In instead
  • Search bar spacing — Improved spacing and layout in the search bar for a cleaner look
  • Enhanced product validation — Products and images are now continuously verified, so broken links and missing images are automatically detected and removed from search results
  • Smarter product categorization — Products are now automatically assigned to the right categories using AI, so they appear in the most relevant places across the platform
  • Search bar results — The search dropdown now has a fixed height with a scrollbar, making it easier to see and browse through all suggested results

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue on mobile where search text appeared clipped
  • Improved storefront layout on mobile, including the "Show more" button
  • Fixed UI display issues on smaller iPhone screen sizes
  • Product cards now render at a consistent size across all views
  • Fixed minor layout issues on the signup screens
  • Fixed the popular categories dropdown on the homepage not responding to clicks

Storefront Updates

We've improved the mobile storefront experience with smarter navigation and cleaner product browsing.

Improvements

  • The search bar on mobile storefronts now only appears in the Products tab
  • Storefronts without any products no longer display a Products tab
  • On mobile, all products are now listed directly in the Products tab, with collections available in a separate tab
  • SKUs are now visible on product cards in storefronts

Bug Fixes

  • Forgot Password emails now include the Wholesale Central logo
  • Buyers with pending EIN documentation are now prompted to complete it before contacting suppliers
  • Streamlined signup flow for states that don't require EIN numbers
  • Other minor quality-of-life improvements

Bug Fixes and Minor Enhancements

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed phone number country code not showing during signup
  • For selected states, the buyer signup form no longer asks for an EIN
  • The forgot password verification email now correctly mentions Wholesale Central
  • Rectangular product images in search results are no longer cropped to a square — the full image is now displayed
  • Fixed the right text showing for out of stock items on product pages
  • Fixed case size and unit price display on the product page buy box, along with font correction on descriptions
  • Clicking the charge button multiple times during checkout no longer causes issues
  • Improved performance when entering information during the checkout phase
  • Right-aligned the quantity header in printed orders

Improvements

  • Increased the width of the search bar for better usability
  • Updated listing admin sorting and UI
  • Out of stock items now display on the storefront
  • Added parallel batch processing for supplier product categorization for improved performance

Google Sign-In Now Available

Sign up and log in faster with your Google account. We've added Google authentication across the platform, making it easier than ever to access Wholesale Central. Already have a password-based account? Simply sign in with Google using the same email to link your accounts.

Authentication

  • Added Google Sign-In and Sign-Up support
  • Existing password-based accounts can now link to Google by signing in with the same email
  • Fixed button state after failed signup attempts
  • Corrected redirect flow for admin accounts during Google sign-in
  • Added loading animation on the /apply page
  • Fixed plan display showing empty dollar sign during signup

Buyer Experience

  • Buyers who skip document upload can now view the dashboard
  • Buyers must provide business documents before contacting suppliers
  • Contact form now shows only business license for selected states
  • Added character limits for customer notes and purchase order fields at checkout

Search

  • Updated search bar design (Part 1)
  • Clicking a supplier name on product cards navigates to their storefront

Storefront

  • Fixed single column display on iPad Air
  • Fixed search bar z-index issue with cart overlay
  • Fixed storefront bar intersection with abandoned cart dialog

Supplier Features

  • Traffic-based featured sellers now link to their external website
  • Printing order/package slips now displays the selected shipping method

What's New — January 19, 2026

Product Editing

  • Fixed an issue where adding variants did not enable the save button at the bottom of the page.

Buyer Experience

  • Buyers can no longer contact suppliers while their inquiry status is in progress.
  • Fixed non-clickable sections on the mobile buyer orders page.

Search

  • Search results now correctly start from page one when performing a new search.
  • When searching within a storefront, only search results are shown — the top row of collections is now hidden for a cleaner experience.

What's New — January 16, 2026

Verified Supplier Badge

  • Suppliers can now display a "Verified Supplier" badge on their own website to build trust with buyers. Simply replace <SUPPLIER> with your supplier slug and add the following code to your website:
<!-- Wholesale Central Verified Supplier Badge -->
<a href="https://www.wholesalecentral.com/suppliers/<SUPPLIER>?ref=badge"
   target="_blank"
   rel="noopener noreferrer"
   title="View verified supplier profile on Wholesale Central">
  <img src="https://www.wholesalecentral.com/suppliers/<SUPPLIER>/verified.svg"
       alt="<SUPPLIER> - Verified Supplier on Wholesale Central"
       loading="lazy"
       width="200"
       height="80" />
</a>
<!-- End Wholesale Central Badge -->

What's New — January 15, 2026

Apply Page

  • Enhanced the /apply page with a new option to request a demo, making it easier for potential suppliers to get started.

Under the Hood

  • Enhanced internal processes via a Slack app to automate workflows and improve team efficiency.

What's New — January 12, 2026

Cart & Inventory

  • Added visual indicators when buyers attempt to add more items than available in stock, instead of silently adjusting the quantity.
  • Fixed an issue where out of stock items could sometimes be added to cart.

Product Editing

  • Quantity can no longer be edited from the product edit page in the supplier dashboard — inventory should be managed through the dedicated inventory section to avoid inconsistencies.

Lead Quality

  • Improved the quality of leads sent to suppliers by enforcing stricter validation rules on buyer inquiries.

What's New — January 8, 2026

AI Product Enhancement

  • Added AI-powered jobs that automatically enhance product titles, descriptions, and details for better quality and discoverability.

Payment Methods

  • You can now select different payment methods for individual purchases and recurring subscriptions, giving you more flexibility in managing your billing.

Cart & Checkout

  • Enhanced cart validation when re-adding items from the buyer dashboard — you'll now see clear messaging if items are out of stock.

Under the Hood

  • Fixed unnecessary API calls that were being made, improving overall platform performance.

What's New — January 2, 2026

Collections

  • Fixed an issue where products were being unexpectedly deleted from collections.
  • Improved the edit products interface in collections.

Tradeshows

  • Tradeshows can now be exported and imported via CSV.
  • Fixed phone number validation not triggering until another field was clicked.

Supplier Signup & Billing

  • Payment method box is now only enabled after supplier has completed signup.
  • Downgrade emails are now sent to suppliers when their plan changes.

Homepage

  • Moved Reseller Resources blog link to /blog.
  • Fixed "Start Saving now" button not navigating correctly.

iPad Fixes

  • Fixed broken UI for categories on iPad mini.
  • Fixed storefront page width being greater than the screen on iPad.
  • Fixed issue viewing products in category pages on iPad.

Cart & Checkout

  • Fixed orders page not fetching new orders after checking out.
  • Abandoned cart products are now rechecked for availability and MOQ.
  • Users can no longer add more products than available inventory.
  • Fixed inventory tracking not working correctly for some items.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed "Contact Us" email being sent in certain invalid scenarios.
  • Improved product quality.

What's New — December 29, 2025

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Analytics page was erroring out for some users.

iPad Fixes

  • Fixed broken UI elements on iPad mini devices.
  • Fixed storefront page width issues on iPad.
  • Fixed an issue where certain views were not displaying correctly on iPad.

What's New — December 22, 2025

Tradeshows

  • Added tradeshow import functionality for bulk uploads.
  • Tradeshows added by admins are now automatically approved.
  • Fixed category selection dropdown not working correctly.
  • Fixed "Contact Us" emails not being sent from tradeshow pages.
  • Fixed "Countries" field showing undefined in Contact Us form.
  • Fixed description box layout extending outside its container.
  • Fixed logo not appearing correctly in tradeshow listings.
  • Fixed display of tradeshows beyond upcoming dates in December.
  • Fixed missing state information in tradeshow details.
  • Removed drag and drop requirement on images as it was not functioning.
  • Added proper padding to tradeshow layouts.
  • Various additional tradeshow fixes and improvements.

Collections

  • Fixed checkbox click interaction not registering properly.
  • Fixed navigation issue preventing users from leaving the Edit Collections page.
  • Various fixes based on customer feedback.

Supplier Signup

  • Adjustments to the current supplier signup and marketing page for improved conversion.

Under the Hood

  • Email addresses are now stored in lowercase during signup for consistency.
  • Various performance and reliability improvements.

What's New — December 16, 2025

Product Editing Improvements

  • Smarter draft saving — Action buttons now clearly indicate when you're saving a draft vs. publishing changes, making it easier to understand exactly what will happen when you click.
  • Cleaner product editing interface — We've reorganized the product editing layout for better clarity, with improved section headers and more intuitive navigation.
  • Better inventory management — The variant and inventory sections have been streamlined for easier product updates.

Subscription Management

  • New cancellation flow — When cancelling your subscription, you'll now see clear contact information with easy copy-to-clipboard functionality if you need to reach support.

Under the Hood

  • Improved site indexing configuration for better search engine optimization.
  • Various performance and reliability improvements.

Platform Stability & Mobile Experience Updates

We've rolled out a series of improvements across supplier onboarding, cart and checkout reliability, and mobile experience. These updates are focused on stability, clarity, and smoother user interaction across the platform.

Supplier Experience Updates

  • Improved the supplier signup and activation flow for clearer options and more reliable charging behavior.
  • Improved rule-management features to strengthen spam filtering, ensuring suppliers receive only relevant buyer inquiries.

Cart & Checkout Enhancements

  • Checkout flow is now significantly more stable, resolving issues with continuing to checkout, updating cart items, and handling conflicts.
  • Quantity updates now follow correct Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) rules.
  • Messages shown during product removal or variant changes are now accurate and helpful.
  • Edge-case behaviors (such as deleted variants or post-conflict updates) now behave consistently.
  • General accuracy improvements when products or variants change during the order process.

Product & Search Improvements

  • Removed or disabled products now display correct and relevant information everywhere they appear.
  • Store policy links have been fixed to ensure they lead to the correct pages.

Mobile & Tablet Fixes

  • Improved scrolling behavior on iPhone category pages.
  • Fixed several iPad display issues, including category views, search layout, and product page adjustments.
  • Ensured "Show more locations" lists are scrollable on all devices.
  • Resolved mobile and tablet breadcrumb layout that previously stretched page width.

General Improvements

  • Polished multiple areas throughout the platform to improve reliability, clarity, and user experience.

User Authentication Fix

We've resolved authentication issues affecting users migrating from the previous Wholesale Central website.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where returning users from the previous website were unable to sign in with their existing password.
  • Resolved the forgot password functionality not working for users migrating from the old platform.

Platform Improvements & Bug Fixes

We're excited to announce a comprehensive update to Wholesale Central with numerous improvements across the platform. This release focuses on enhancing the buyer and supplier experience, fixing critical bugs, and improving overall platform stability.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed supplier location not displaying correctly in search results.
  • Resolved issue where categories were not showing all available locations.
  • Fixed Analytics not data from today.
  • Corrected product creation timestamp not being stored properly.
  • Fixed order failures caused by email delivery issues.
  • Resolved payment validation errors on checkout.
  • Fixed a bug preventing purchasing Featured Seller.
  • Corrected membership pricing display accuracy on supplier dashboard.
  • Fixed navigation on the website.
  • Resolved a bug which caused cart to be empty temporarily.

Improvements

  • Added "How to reply" text guidance for email leads from buyers to suppliers.
  • Enhanced image validation for validating products with invalid images.
  • Contacting suppliers from product pages now includes product reference in the email.
  • "Sell on Wholesale Central" header link now hidden for logged-in users.
  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes.