A blog post about online stores on SOTE.

The deposit system requires adding a deposit to selected beverage packaging. In an online store, this means properly configuring products and correctly displaying the deposit in the cart and order summary. In SOTESHOP AI, deposit system support is available in the store and product settings. Learn how to configure the deposit system in your store.

SOTE AI PRO is a service fully integrated with SOTESHOP AI, available directly in the store’s admin panel. Activation is all it takes to launch intelligent search, an AI assistant, and automatic content generation. These are practical tools that support customers’ purchasing decisions, streamline customer service, and help systematically increase sales performance based on real user needs. Everything is ready to use without additional implementations or integrations and works from day one.

At the beginning of the new year, we would like to remind you about the need to update your store due to the change in the update system. For all stores that download updates between October 24, 2025 and January 30, 2026, the change will be completely transparent. We would also like to inform you about changes to the SOTESHOP AI store subscription prices - util February 14, 2026, you can still renew your license at the lower prices.

he SOTESHOP online store is changing its name to SOTESHOP AI. This is not just a name change - along with it, we are introducing many new AI features to the store. The first is making AI features available by default, free of charge, for all stores as part of the SOTE AI Start service. Stores already using SOTE AI will receive significantly higher AI credit limits. Additionally, we have introduced features that allow AI systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and many others to recommend products from stores in AI-generated answers. This is a new, free, and modern channel for acquiring new customers. What’s more, every customer using SOTESHOP 8 automatically gets SOTESHOP AI and new capabilities - all you need to do is update your store. It’s a great start to 2026.

On the final stretch before the holiday rush, we have a gift for our customers in the form of improved AI search. In the new version, the artificial intelligence system helps customers find products even better by suggesting not only products, but also categories and similar phrases. As a result, searching becomes faster, more accurate, and leads to more effective purchases for both new and returning customers.

In the latest update, we added a sales reports feature in orders. Reports are integrated with order filters, allowing you to generate them based on Status, Value, Time ranges, and many other parameters. Additionally, we introduced a separate report presenting Allegro sales summaries. The feature is available for all SOTESHOP 8 stores. Update your store and take advantage of the new possibilities.

A new version of the SOTESHOP online store 8.4.0 has been released. We have introduced a new store update system, updated integrations with Allegro, Google Shopping, deliveries, import and export features, added new SOTE AI functionalities, and much more. Additionally, we released an important security fix. Update your store to the latest version to take advantage of new capabilities and better secure your store.

We have launched a new update system for the SOTESHOP online store and released a new installation package. If you are installing a new store, be sure to download the latest version of the installer. From the user’s perspective, the update panel looks very similar, but this change opens up many new possibilities for software development.

We have released a new version of SOTE AI PRO, where Chat AI works on every page of the store - from products to informational pages and the blog. The AI Assistant has become a guide throughout the entire store, and responses are now more accurate, clearer, and better tailored to customer needs.

A new version of the SOTESHOP online store 8.3.7 has been released. We have introduced new features for customer accounts, updates to deliveries and integrations, optimizations across multiple levels of operation, and numerous accessibility improvements compliant with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) and WCAG 2.1 guidelines. We have also added a new version of SOTE AI PRO with Chat AI functionality and improved GPT-4o translations, including automatic translation of the entire store.

The new version of SOTE AI PRO allows you to launch Chat AI, which not only answers questions about the currently viewed product but also includes data from the entire store's offer in its responses. This is a major change that allows the AI Assistant to assist customers more effectively during shopping. Discover the new Chat AI features.

Accessibility improvements are features that allow people with disabilities to use online stores freely – including via keyboard or screen readers. Starting June 28, 2025, the European Accessibility Act will come into effect, requiring stores to comply with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Adapting to these guidelines is not only a matter of legal compliance, but also a sign of social responsibility and care for a convenient shopping experience for all customers.

We have released the third version of the AI translation system for the SOTESHOP online store. The new version not only offers better translation quality, but also supports translating complex HTML files. We’ve also improved the automatic translation mechanism for the store’s entire assortment. Take advantage of AI translations and reach new customers.

A new version of the SOTESHOP online store 8.3.6 has been released. We have introduced a total of 17 improvements, including important security fixes for all stores, enhancements and significant acceleration of SOTE AI operations, and more. We have also added a new page with the latest changes in SOTESHOP.

In the latest update, we have expanded and improved the store's features related to watched and recently viewed products. We introduced dedicated subpages, simplified access to product lists, ensured full synchronization of user data, and implemented a number of additional enhancements. These changes will help customers find interesting offers more quickly and easily return to previously viewed products.

We have released important security updates for the SOTESHOP system. These changes result from an independent software audit aimed at enhancing data protection and improving the operation of online stores. Every store should update their software as soon as possible to ensure maximum security.

We've introduced an update that significantly speeds up the performance of SOTE AI. Product description generation and assistant responses in Chat AI are now over 3 times faster — both in the panel and in the store. This is a real improvement that translates into smoother and more convenient work.

Starting May 1, we are introducing important changes to the SOTE AI offer – increasing package limits and updating prices. But that’s not all – you can now use a new search function that shows what your customers are looking for in your store and whether the system is finding the right products for them. More control, more data, more effectiveness.