PrestaShop 1.4 - a new version of the online store platform

Probably many are familiar with this fairly functional and user-friendly system.
The other day, or rather on March 16th, a new version was released.

It was nice to read on Twitter tonight:
Here we are guys! PrestaShop v.1.4 Final is out, check it now!
More info tomorrow ;-) Now we're gonna sleep a bit! ->
')
And the next day, as promised, a list of major changes was posted, the translation of which can be found under the cut.
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More than 65 new features, unsurpassed performance ... The version of Prestashop so expected by our community has finally become available. Upgrade your existing stores and enjoy new features and hundreds of optimizations or join the 50,000 merchants who already trust Prestashop.

Catalog

Product Comparison

Allows buyers to easily compare the characteristics of several products.

Product condition

It provides an opportunity to indicate the condition of the goods (new, used, repaired) and mark the goods as being sold only via the Internet.

Catalog mode (products will be available only for viewing)

The ability to disable the display of prices and payment methods will allow to transform an online store into a catalog.

Product price depending on quantity

Allows you to set the unit cost of goods (kilogram, liters).

Management of UPC product codes has been added (USA, Canada)

An additional way to identify the product (via UPC codes ).

The history of the movement of goods (Sales, Purchases, etc.)

The ability to track the history of the movement of goods.

Advanced merchandise management

The ability to control the number of different modifications of the goods (color, size).
Now not only the product itself, but also its modifications are taken into account.

The minimum amount of goods to order

The ability to set the minimum quantity of goods that can be added to the order.

Buyers / Customers

Customer service integrated into the store's control panel

An interface that integrates messages sent by customers through a contact form and stores order messages in chronological order.

Contact Applications

The ability to attach files when sending a message through the contact form.

Coupons

The ability to create coupons for groups of customers, individual customers.

Orders

Checkout on one page

Increase the number of orders, allowing users to issue it in just 1 step.

Guest registration

Now there is a simpler and faster way to increase conversion. Allows your customers to place an order without registering an account.

Possibility to repeat the order in one click

Provides customers with the opportunity to repeat the order in just one click in your account.

Payments

AUTHORIZE AIM

The most popular payment system in the US is now available in Prestashop out of the box.

Security

A new module that evaluates the reliability of transactions. This module, integrated into Prestashop, helps to fight against fraud.

Rules for pricing

The ability to set prices and their changes depending on the currency, country or group of customers.

Tax management by country, state (region) and county for the United States.

The ability to set taxes depending on the zones.

Delivery

New delivery services: UPS, USPS, FEDEX

New modules allow you to deliver using: UPS, USPS, FedEx in the USA

Shipping cost individually for each product

Ability to set different shipping costs depending on the product

delivery date

Module to display the approximate delivery date depending on the selected delivery method

Setting price ranges for shipping methods

The ability to set shipping costs depending on the price and weight of the order separately for each delivery method.

New MODULECARRIER class for delivery modules

You can choose between 2 ways to calculate shipping costs: by price or weight ranges, or by using an external service.

Statistics

New Dashboard in the back office
A quick way to access statistics

Export statistics

Ability to export statistics to .csv

Ability to edit your theme directly in the store interface using “drag-and-drop” (LIVEEDIT)

New Back Office Topics

Two new themes are now available for back office.

View product page (PRODUCT PAGE STAGING ??) before posting online

View CMS pages and update them directly from the store interface.

Integration of Prestashop add-ons directly to the back office

Became available modules for back office.

Export orders and invoices

The ability to export your invoices and orders to PDF using the filter system.

Use of 3 different logos

The ability to use 3 different logos (for email, invoices and the store itself)

Store locations

List and indicate the location of your stores, go to a new level of communication with customers giving them the opportunity to meet with you face to face.

Store interface (front office)

Parameter Navigation (BETA)

Allows customers to select products based on predetermined criteria (price, size, color, etc.)

Ability to disable pages with manufacturers and suppliers (as well as some other ones that I did not understand).

THICKBOX was replaced by FANCYBOX

Transfer

Real-time geo-targeting

You can limit access to the store to some countries and set different prices for visitors from different countries.

Localization sets

Allows you to include in the back office all taxes, states, currencies and languages ​​for your chosen countries.

Editing emails

Editing emails directly from the back office

Standard Languages

English, Spanish and French have been added to German and Italian.

Standardization of US Postal Addresses

Web service

Expand the capabilities of your store and link it with other software products.

Import from oscommerce stores

The ability to import a whole store on OsCommerce: catalogs, customers, orders, categories

Universal module for import shops

SEO

URL check REWRITE

Avoid duplication for better SEO

12 other SEO based audit enhancements from BLOG-ECOMMERCE.COM

Improved language recognition in URLs

Overloading the prestashop kernel 'modules'

Developers can edit and reload the Prestashop core, creating descendants, which will completely modify the store in accordance with the wishes of your customers.

PROXY JAVASCRIPT - CSS (CCC) - what did they mean?

For faster navigation in the store.

GOOGLE PAGE SPEED OPTIMIZATION

With the activation of Combine Compile, Cache and Media Server, the standard Prestashop template gets a record rating of 98/100!

Added support for INNODB

Adding MEMCACHE

Productivity gain when working with the database.

Manage multiple database servers

Use SQL replication to improve database performance.

Core

Kernel overload

The possibility of overloading controllers and classes. The possibility of expanding the functional without changing the core of the system.

NESTED TREE algorithm for tree output

Upgrade to JQUERY (V1.4.4) and SMARTY (V3.0.7).

Better performance and many improvements for developers!

And much more!

Original: http://www.prestashop.com/en/prestashop_1_4

- For those who are not yet familiar with this system and are looking for a suitable solution for online commerce, I recommend to pay attention to the prestashop. Yes, the system is not without some drawbacks both in functional terms and how it is implemented. For example, it is impossible to edit an order (it is not clear why they have not yet implemented it, more precisely it is clear - they are monetized including on modules), but a large selection of add-ons allows you to minimize these disadvantages, and if necessary, you can simply create your own.

- ps: correct me please, if you find inaccuracies in the translation, I will add to the article.