Changelog

New Features

Improved All Products Page Experience

Product data health metrics and export functionality have been enhanced within the All Products (Products > All Products) page to improve catalog visibility, streamline product management, and simplify data extraction.

• Product Data Health Metrics

  Users can easily identify products with missing or invalid data such as pricing, categories, and images, enabling faster detection and resolution of catalog quality issues.

  

• Clickable Metrics with Auto-Filtering

  Product health metrics are interactive, allowing users to click any issue to automatically filter the product list and quickly view affected products.

  

• Export Capability

  Users can export product data directly from the All Products page with flexible options including exporting all products, filtered results, or selected items to support efficient data handling.

  

• Streamlined Experience
  All export functionality has been centralized within the All Products page, removing the need for a separate Export Products page and improving overall usability.

Introduced Clear Existing Product Images toggle

Users can now choose to clear existing product images for products included in the import file. When enabled, this option removes current images before applying newly imported images, ensuring full control over image replacement behavior.

Ordering Access Now Available for Manufacturers

The platform now supports full purchasing capabilities for manufacturers, aligning their experience with retailers and distributors.

• Unified Purchasing Access
  Manufacturers can now browse the shop and place orders, enabling full participation in platform purchasing workflows alongside retailers and distributors.

  

• Enabled Checkout and Cart Functionality for Manufacturers
  Manufacturers now have access to all necessary shopping experience, including product browsing, cart management, and checkout processes.

  

• Order Tracking for Manufacturers
  Manufacturers can now track their placed orders by accessing Orders > Placed Orders, providing full visibility into their order history and status.

  

Enhancements

Replaced Detailed Description with Rich Text Editor

The product’s Detailed Description field has been improved to a Rich Text Editor, providing a more flexible and user-friendly content editing experience. Users can now format product descriptions with rich text options such as bold, headings, lists, and links, allowing for more structured and visually appealing content.

Product Import Now Supports Overwriting Existing Images

Enhanced product import image handling to automatically replace existing product images when a new image URL is provided in the import file, ensuring that the latest images are consistently applied.

Export Products now includes image_url column

The product export functionality has been improved to ensure exported image data accurately reflects the images currently displayed on the platform. A new image_url column has been added to the Export All Products file, providing the actual product image URLs sourced from imports or manual uploads.

Resolved Issues

• Resolved an issue where website links for stores in the Store Locator were not visible even when a website was added to the store.

• Resolved an issue where latitude and longitude values were not being populated when manufacturers set a custom address override for a retailer.

Enhancements

Introducing the Shop Ready column on products for Direct Ordering

A new “Shop Ready” column is now available for companies with Direct Ordering enabled, providing clear visibility into whether a product is ready for Shop selling. The status is automatically updated once the product has a BFG Price and Publish to Shop is set to “Yes.” If the status does not update, users can click “Update Shop Availability” to refresh and reflect the correct status.

Improved dropship setup with automatic enablement for retailers

Dropship settings are now enabled by default for all catalog products of a retailer, and the Allow Dropship option is automatically turned on in the retailer’s Company Profile (Settings > Company Profile), even for newly registered retailers. This ensures they can start fulfilling orders immediately without additional setup, streamlines onboarding, and reduces manual configuration, making products ready for order fulfillment.

Improved Direct Ordering with default Order Margin for retailers

Retailers with Direct Ordering use the system’s default Order Margin when an order is created. This ensures consistent margins without manual setup and lets retailers start selling immediately with the correct margin applied.

Enhanced reporting for store imports

Added inventory source visibility and FFL update tracking in the store import report, including a new inventory_source_account_id column with company name and an Updated Fields indicator for FFL changes.

Improved Company Profile with copy-to-clipboard for account_id

Added the ability to copy the company account ID directly from the Company Profile (Settings > Company Profile), making it easier to quickly access and reuse the ID for imports, and integrations.

Performance improvements across platform

Optimized system performance to reduce delays in Products, Catalog Manager, and across the platform, resulting in faster load times, smoother interactions, and improved responsiveness.

Resolved Issues

• Resolved an issue where updating a product’s UPC showed a success message but did not update the value. The system now also validates whether the UPC is valid before saving.

New Features

BFG Shop Now Supports Retailers Selling Products

Retailer-sellers can access the platform to browse products, place orders, receive orders and manage their own catalogs, streamlining buying and selling workflows.

• Products
  Retailers can manage their own products, including pricing, visibility, and certain product settings, while manufacturer-owned core product information remains unchanged.

  

• Import Products
  Retailers can import products into their own catalog, enabling bulk updates and efficient product management.

  

• Import Inventories
  Retailers can import inventory data to keep stock levels accurate and up to date.

  

• Retailer-as-Seller Direct Ordering Setup
  Retailers can now choose to sell their products on the BFG platform by completing the Direct Ordering Setup, including configuring shipping options, minimum order amounts, and order fulfillment rules.

  

• Received Orders
  Retailer-as-sellers can view and manage received orders, track order status, and monitor sales.

  

• Order Settings
  Retailer-as-sellers can configure order-specific settings, such as minimum order values, and product restriction, to streamline order management.

  

• Shop
  Retailer products appear in the shop alongside distributor and manufacturer listings, allowing buyers to discover and order items efficiently.

  

• Add to Cart via Retailer (Buyer View)
  Buyers can add products from retailer catalogs directly to their cart, review selections, and complete orders seamlessly.

  

Distributor and Retailer Catalog Changes via Edit Requests

Distributors and retailers can no longer directly edit product information in the catalog. Any changes must be submitted as a Product Edit Request, which is then reviewed and approved by the appropriate role.

• Distributors and Retailers Use Edit Requests for Catalog Updates

  Distributors and retailers cannot edit catalog product details directly and must submit a Product Edit Request for any changes, which captures the original and requested values, the submitter, and the timestamp.

  

• Distributors and Retailers Can Send Request Product Creation

  Distributors and retailers can now submit a Product Creation Request to the manufacturer to add new products to their catalog. This allows them to propose new items for inclusion, ensuring the manufacturer reviews and approves the product before it becomes available in their catalog.

  

• Edit Request Management Added for Distributors and Retailers

  Distributors and retailers can now manage pending edit requests and track which requests have been applied or rejected.

  

• Manufacturers Can Review and Manage Edit Requests

  All edit requests submitted by retailers and distributors are listed on the Review Edit Requests page for manufacturers, who can review all pending requests and choose to apply or reject them, and they can also apply changes partially, updating only the selected fields.

  

Enhancements

Detailed Description Added to Product Details in Shop

Product details on the Shop page now support detailed descriptions. This allows sellers to provide more complete product information, helping customers better understand the product before purchasing.

Product Locator Information Message Now Supports HTML Editor

The Information Message field in the Product Locator now uses an HTML editor, replacing the previous basic text editor. This enhancement allows users to format content with headers, styled text, improving the clarity and presentation of information.

Improve Store Matching During Import

Store import now updates existing records when a new or updated FFL number is provided, matching stores by name, FFL business name, and short FFL to prevent duplicate records.

Resolved Issues

• Fixed image upload showing the wrong file size limit, ensuring the displayed limit matches the allowed size.

New Features

Added Webhook History with Status and Retry

Added webhook history tracking to provide visibility into delivery status, log delivery details, and allow users to retry failed webhooks for improved monitoring and reliability.

Enhancements

Added Configurable Information Message in Product Dealer Locator

Introduced a configurable information message in the Product Dealer Locator that allows brands to display important notices to customers, such as inventory update frequency or instructions to call for confirmation.

• Information Message Configuration

  In Settings > Store Locator > Product Locator > Edit, manufacturers can manage and adjust the message fields according to their preferences.

  

• Information Message Display

  The information message appears on the Product Dealer Locator for customers when enabled in the configuration.

  

Enhanced Product Import Report

Improved the Product Import Report to provide detailed, field-level information. The updated report allows users to review imported product data against existing system data, making it easier to identify missing, mismatched, or updated information.

Enhanced Order Status Automation

Enhanced order status automation that updates the order status as items progress through the shipping process. When the shipment status changes to Pre-Transit, In Transit, or Out for Delivery, the order status will automatically update to Shipped. Once the shipment status changes to Delivered, the order will automatically be marked as Completed.

Resolved Issues

• Fixed backorder products with available inventory incorrectly showing “Pay Upfront,” ensuring payment timing now follows the configured settings.

Enhancements

Direct Ordering Enabled for Distributors

Enhanced company profile configuration to include Direct Ordering Setup for distributor companies, enabling access to address verification, payment method, and shipping settings for direct order management.

Dropship Selection Aligned with Company and Product Settings

Dropship shipping options are now conditionally available based on configuration. Retailers can select applicable dropship methods at checkout only when both the “Allow Dropship” setting in the Company Profile and the “Allow Dropshipping” setting on the product are enabled.

Resolved Issues

• Fixed an issue where dropship prices and shipping fees were inconsistent between checkout and order details.

• Fixed an issue allowing distributors to place orders with themselves. Self-distributors are now excluded from distributor lists.

• Fixed an issue where manufacturer payment terms were incorrectly displayed for stores no longer associated with the manufacturer. Payment terms are now limited to actively associated stores.

• Fixed an issue where the Show Stock Availability setting on store records did not properly hide inventory details. When the setting is turned off, the store locator now displays only “Call for Availability,” and no longer shows stock levels or inventory date information.

New Feature

Enhanced Checkout with Multiple Shipping Options

Checkout now supports multiple order ship type. Buyers can select Dealer, FFL Dropship, or Customer Dropship at checkout, allowing orders to ship to the buyer’s business, a selected FFL, or directly to a customer.

• FFL Dropship

  Buyers can ship orders directly to a selected Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer during checkout.

  

• Customer Dropship

  Buyers can ship orders directly to customers by providing the shipping address at checkout.

  

Introduced Brand-Level Preorder and Backorder Limits

Manufacturers can now set brand-level preorder and backorder limits in Company Profile settings. The system enforces these limits during order creation and blocks orders that exceed them, counting only active orders toward the limit.

Distributor Access and Platform Features

Distributors can access the platform to manage orders, view inventory, and track transactions on behalf of the brands they represent, streamlining distribution workflows.

• Distributor Dashboard with Live Metrics

  The dashboard now shows real, API-driven metrics for catalog and order fulfillment, reflecting the distributor’s role.

  

• Products

  Distributors can now edit select product details and settings, while core product information remains managed by the manufacturer.

  

• Import Products

  Distributors can now import products into their catalog, streamlining catalog management and order fulfillment.

  

• Import Inventories

  Distributors can now import inventory data to keep stock levels up to date.

  

• Direct Ordering Setup

  Distributors can now set up Direct Ordering by completing required details, including address verification, payment methods, and shipping settings.

  

• Received Orders
  Distributors can view and manage received orders, track order status, monitor inventory impact.

  

• Order Settings
  Distributors can configure order settings, including payment settings, minimum order value, store settings, and product settings to streamline order management.

  

• Shop

  Distributors can add items via import with set pricing, allowing customers to browse and purchase available products.

  

• Add to Cart via Distributor (Retailer View)

  Retailers can add products to their cart directly from the distributor’s catalog, review selections, and proceed with orders efficiently.

  

Introduced Downloadable Paid Charges & Transactions Report

BFG now provides a report to view paid charges and transactions. Users can download reports from the Orders > Received Orders.

• Users can now download transaction reports directly from the Received Orders table. Reports can be generated using applied filters, by selecting multiple orders, or by downloading all available transactions in the list.

  

• Users can now download a report for a single transaction directly from the Order Details page.

  

Manage Product Quantity Restrictions with Import and Export Functionality

Users can now import and export in Order Settings > Product Settings to manage quantity restrictions in bulk. Imports create or update settings by UPC, skip invalid rows, and provide a summary of records created, updated, or skipped.

New APIs for Managing Distributor Products

A new set of APIs is now available to support product management via external integrations. These endpoints enable you to list, create, retrieve, and update product records programmatically.

• List Distributor Products: List all products with details and distributor prices.

  GET /api/products/distributor

• Get Distributor Product: Retrieve a specific distributor product by UPC

  GET /api/products/distributor/{upc}

• Create Distributor Product: Create or lookup a product using UPC and manufacturer info.

  POST /api/products/distributor

• Update Distributor Product: Edit a product by sending updated fields in the request body.

  PUT /api/products/distributor/{upc}

• Remove Product from Distributor Catalog: Delete a specific distributor’s product record.

  DELETE /products/distributor/{distributorProduct}

• Bulk Add / Update Distributor Products: Batch add or update distributor products.

  POST /products/distributor/bulk

• Bulk Remove Distributor Products: Batch remove distributor products.

  DELETE /products/distributor/bulk

New APIs for Managing Distributor Product Inventory

A new set of APIs is now available to manage distributor product inventory via external integrations. These endpoints allow you to list, retrieve, and update inventory quantities programmatically.

• List Distributor Inventory: List inventory quantities for all distributor products.

  GET /api/inventory/distributor/{company}

• Update Distributor Inventory: Update inventory for one distributor product.

  PUT /api/inventory/distributor/{company}/{upc}

• Bulk Update Distributor Inventory: Batch update product inventory.

  PUT /api/inventory/distributor/{company}

• Export Distributor Inventory: Export distributor catalog inventory as CSV.

  GET /api/inventory/distributor/{company}/export

New Feature

Automatic MAP and BFG Price Calculation from MSRP Configuration

Pricing calculations have been improved with the introduction of MSRP Auto Pricing, allowing Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and BFG Prices to be automatically computed as a percentage of Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).

• MAP and BFG Price can now be automatically calculated as a percentage of MSRP

  This simplifies pricing management by allowing both prices to be set relative to the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), reducing manual calculations while still allowing manual overrides when needed.

  

• MSRP Auto Pricing Configuration in Product Settings

  Product Settings now include MSRP Auto Pricing, allowing manufacturers to set a percentage for automatically calculating Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) and BFG prices.

  

Expanded Dropship Order Capabilities for Unit Ordering, Pricing, and Shipping

Dropship orders now support flexible quantities, pricing, and shipping. Dropship orders can bypass standard minimum order quantity requirements, allowing single-unit shipments. Separate shipping charges can be applied to reflect dropship fulfillment costs, and optional dropship-specific pricing allows products to have different prices when ordered as dropship.

• BFG Dropship Price

  Allows brands to set a specific price for products when fulfilled via dropshipping.

  

• Dropshipping Shipping Fees

  Brands can configure separate shipping fee charges for dropship orders, ensuring that dropship shipping rates are distinct from standard rates.

  

• Dropship Order Bypass Quantity

  This setting allows dropship orders to bypass standard minimum order quantity rules, enabling single-unit fulfillment while maintaining flexibility in order management.

New Feature

Enforce Brand Minimum Order Value

Brands can now define a Minimum Order Value to enforce a required cart total before the checkout process. This brand-level setting is configured in the Orders > Order Settings page and functions independently of any product-level minimum order quantities. If an order does not meet the MOV, it cannot be placed, and shoppers will see a clear validation message indicating that the minimum amount has not been reached.

Expected Ship Dates Improve Order Transparency

Back-order and Pre-order products now require an expected ship date to improve delivery transparency and accountability. Brands must enter a ship date before listing items as back-order or pre-order, and this date is displayed to buyers on the product page. The system tracks shipping performance against the expected date and sends notifications to the seller, buyer, and platform if the date is missed.

Inventory Staleness Tracking

Brands can now monitor products that have not been updated through Inventory Staleness tracking. A configurable Inventory Staleness Threshold (default 10 days) defines when inventory is considered stale. Notifications for stale inventory are sent automatically via email and in-app to users associated with brands that have Direct Ordering enabled. Notifications highlight affected products and provide a direct link to the Brand Inventory page for updates. Stale inventory is also indicated in the shop list next to the inventory count.

CoreForce Integration Now Available

Retailers can now set up an automated CoreForce integration from the new Connected Apps menu under Integration Settings > Connected Apps. Selecting Setup Integration initiates the connection, creates the required webhook, and completes setup automatically.

Enhancements

Simplified FFL Access for Retailers and Manufacturers

Retailers can now access Federal Firearms License (FFL) documents directly from their orders, and manufacturers can upload FFL documents during the onboarding process. Retailers can download the FFL from the Brand Information section within Order Details for brands they have ordered from. During Manufacturer Direct Ordering onboarding, manufacturers can upload their FFL, which is automatically linked to the brand and made available on all related orders.

Added new filter parameter for the Products endpoint

The Products endpoint now supports a new query parameter, filter[manufacturer_deactivated], which allows users to filter and retrieve products that have been deactivated by the manufacturer; by default, the endpoint returns both active and manufacturer-deactivated products unless this filter is explicitly applied.

• filter[manufacturer_deactivated]=only

  Returns only products where deactivated_at IS NOT NULL, indicating that the product has been deactivated by the manufacturer.

• filter[manufacturer_deactivated]=without

  Returns only products where deactivated_at IS NULL, indicating that the product is active and has not been deactivated by the manufacturer.