Release Notes: September 2025

 Published: October 01, 2025

Order Management System

Orphan return flow from Shopify to HotWax Commerce, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release
OMS

Support for Orphan Returns from Shopify


HotWax Commerce now supports orphan returns from Shopify, allowing returns to be created even when the original order is not available.

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OMS

Custom Validation for Instant Approval

Retailers can now configure instant approval with custom validation while syncing orders from Shopify, allowing approvals based on the product store configuration.

Order flow from Shopify import through custom validation to instant approval, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release
Order flow from Shopify import through custom validation to instant approval, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release

Applications

Broken style option checked in order routing inventory sort, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release
Order Routing App

Introducing Broken Style Sorting


Routing now includes a sorting option that considers partial style availability. Facilities with only some variants of a style can be prioritized when allocating orders. 

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Fulfillment App

Display of Order Payment Preferences

The Order Details page has been updated to include all payment preferences associated with an order, making it easier to review payment information.

Order payment preferences with cash on delivery and card amounts, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release
Order payment preferences with cash on delivery and card amounts, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release

Users App

Facility Association Overview for Users

The Users App now displays the number of facilities a picker is associated with. For admin users, the full list of associated facilities is visible with the option to add or remove associations.

Fulfillment user profile showing facility association and picker status, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release
Fulfillment user profile showing facility association and picker status, in the HotWax Commerce September 2025 release