Category: New Features

  • Why Shopify Is a Game Changer for Wineries

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    One of the biggest shifts in winery commerce is the growing adoption of Shopify eCommerce— and for good reason.

    Shopify brings:

    • world-class eCommerce performance
    • exceptional scalability during traffic spikes
    • a constantly evolving ecosystem of tools and integrations
    • customer experiences that today’s buyers expect

    What’s groundbreaking is not Shopify alone — but Shopify deeply integrated into your robust winery-specific commerce platform.

    When Shopify connects directly to tasting-room POS, inventory, customer profiles, and club data, wineries gain:

    • enterprise-level eCommerce without losing operational control
    • consistent inventory across online and in-person sales
    • unified reporting instead of siloed data
    • the freedom to grow without replatforming later

    This hybrid approach is quickly becoming the gold standard for wineries that want flexibility and industry-specific depth.

    To see our complete Shopify eCommerce integration, contact support@activeclubsolutions.com.


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • Stripe Payments is now live on Activ8 Commerce!

    Give your team faster checkout tools and create a smoother guest experience in your tasting room.

    Here’s what’s new:
    Tap-to-pay for quick, effortless checkouts
    Flat-rate processing with no surprises
    Modern, affordable readers
    Reader-less payments coming soon

    Want to get started? We’ll guide your setup.

    📩 support@activeclubsolutions.com


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • How-to LIVE WITH ACTIV8! Recording: Holiday Promotions

    Missed our session? No worries, access the recording right here!

    An in-depth look at promo codes, gift kits & shipping offers that boost sales + an intro to our brand new advance promo discount feature – just in time for the holidays!


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • Smarter, faster, simpler — your Activ8 tools just got better.

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    Smarter, faster, simpler — your Activ8 tools just got better.
    We’ve added practical upgrades across both the POS and Activ8 Cloud to make your workday smoother and more efficient.

    In the POS:
    💡 New Product Detail Page for quick info at checkout
    ⚠️ Promotion safeguards to flag missing requirements
    💵 Tip refunds & store credits for cash orders
    🔠 Alphabetized packages/inventory for easier finds
    🖨️ Automated item printing by location
    💳 Card-on-file confirmation (shows last 4 digits)
    📞 Customer search by phone number
    #️⃣ Auto number mode for faster tablet entry
    📦 Search packages by name, SKU, or barcode

    In Activ8 Cloud:
    🔍 Custom reusable filters for customer searches
    ⚙️ Bulk Alter Products for quick product edits
    🏷️ Product Notes & Tags to organize eCommerce
    📸 Barcode scanning for faster product entry
    🔗 Custom URL slugs to prevent duplicates
    🔒 Members-only display for exclusive items
    📬 Expanded Klaviyo segmentation options

    💬 Have questions or want a walkthrough? Email support@activeclubsolutions.com

    🗓️ Coming Soon: Ask the Expert – Open Q&A with Activ8
    📅 November 20 | 11 AM–3 PM ET / 8 AM–12 PM PT
    👉 Join live: https://v.ringcentral.com/join/632623601


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • New in Activ8 Cloud: Custom Filters!

    Finding what you need just got faster — and smarter.
    You can now create, rename, and delete your own filters for both Customers and Orders — no save button needed.

    ✅ Create 10 filters in 5 minutes
    ✅ Delete them just as fast
    ✅ Rename or tweak them anytime
    ✅ Plus, a new “Clear” button to start fresh instantly

    Simple, powerful, and built to keep your daily work effortless.

    👉 Try it now in Activ8 Cloud, or contact support@activ8clubsolutions.com if you’d like a quick walkthrough.


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • NEW! Shopify + Activ8 Commerce

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    We’re bringing the power of Shopify—the world’s leading eCommerce platform—to Activ8 Commerce. Offer subscriptions, accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay, and expand your online sales with ease. (more…)

  • Webinar Recording: Activ8 News + Hidden Features That Drive Club Sales

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    Missed our webinar? No worries, access the recording right here!

    What if a built-in feature—already in your Activ8 system—could boost your wine club sales…and you’re not using it yet?

    What you will learn:
    Big news and upcoming releases in Activ8—you’ll be the first to know
    Sales-boosting features you may not be using (or didn’t know existed!)


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • Raise a glass—your referrals could toast you to free months (or a whole year) of Activ8!

    Toasting to referrals

    We’re keeping the good times (and good deals) rolling with our Referral Program—your chance to score serious savings just for introducing fellow wineries, distilleries, or craft beverage friends to Activ8 Commerce.

    Here’s the 2025 game plan:

    • 1 referral by 12/31/25 → entered to win 1 year free (drawing on Jan 1, 2026)
    • 2 referrals by 12/31/25 → 6 months free—no drawing, just instant savings
    • 4 referrals by 12/31/25 → 1 full year free—guaranteed 🎯

    To qualify:
    Your referrals just need to be active and processing transactions by year’s end.

    It’s easy: click below, share the good news, and let’s grow this community together.

    Cheers to saving big and helping friends find their perfect commerce partner!

    Looking forward to seeing who you send our way!

    Cheers,


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • New in Activ8 POS: Smarter Customer Insights, Transfer Notes & More

    We’re excited to roll out a fresh update to Activ8 POS, designed to make your daily operations faster, clearer, and more connected. Here’s what’s new in version 195:

    • Inventory Transfer Notes
      You can now add notes when performing inventory transfers directly in the POS. This gives your team added visibility and clarity around each movement.

    • Customer Search Enhancements
      When you search for a customer, you’ll now see both their pickup count and tasting room visit count for the current month. These are displayed as clickable buttons with helpful tooltips.

    • Improved Customer Selection Workflow
      Whether you’re starting a new order or selecting an existing customer, all related buttons are now clickable and include tooltips to guide you through the process.

    • Pending Order Search
      Quickly find pending orders with the new search functionality. This feature was introduced last month and is now fully integrated into the customer experience.

    • Bug Fixes & User Interface Improvements
      As always, this release includes various bug fixes and UI refinements to keep everything running smoothly.

    If you have any questions or feedback, our support team is here to help.


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.

  • Send More, Sell More—Klaviyo Now Integrated with Activ8 Commerce

    New Integration: Activ8 + Klaviyo = Next-Level Wine Marketing

    We’re excited to announce our full integration with Klaviyo—a top-tier email and SMS marketing platform trusted by leading eCommerce brands.

    What this means for your winery or distillery:
    Your customer and sales data from Activ8 now flows seamlessly into Klaviyo, empowering you to:
    ✅ Send targeted, personalized emails and texts based on purchase history
    ✅ Automate abandoned cart reminders, product announcements, and reorder nudges
    ✅ Segment your audience by tasting room visits, lifetime value, and more
    ✅ Boost online wine sales with smarter, data-driven campaigns

    Take your wine eCommerce to the next level—effortlessly.

    👉 Contact Support@activeclubsolutions.com today to enable the Klaviyo integration and start growing your DTC sales with ease.


    The Λctiv8 Team

    © 2023 Λctiv8Commerce/Active Club Solutions, Inc.