Grocery Store Tycoon News

The Inventory Manager will now populate items as expected.

Improvements:
• The Save Confirmation window now locks the screen until all save data has been securely stored.
• Improved UI text scaling for better support across different languages.

Bug Fixes:
• Employees will no longer receive pay after being fired or again at the end of their shift.
• Customers no longer get stuck at the Protein Counter when it is turned off.
• Placeable objects now correctly collide with walls.
• The collision area for the Dracaena Plant has been adjusted to its proper size.
• Shelves can no longer be sold while in use, preventing customers from becoming stuck.
• The Protein Counter can no longer be moved or sold while a Protein Clerk is working there.
• All in-game object popups are now properly localized.
• Employee stats shown in their popup now match the values displayed in the Workforce Window.
• Fixed various UI scaling issues related to language translation.
• Resolved an issue where delivery trucks could become stuck after loading a saved game.
• Fixed a bug that deducted money when attempting to place a cash register, even if it wasn’t placed.
• Protein Clerks will no longer get stuck while working at the Protein Counter.

[p]We're back with a packed update that adds full controller support, smarter employees, new customization options, and a ton of quality-of-life upgrades and bug fixes. Let’s get into it![/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]🔧 New Features[/h2]

• [p]Full Controller Support – Play entirely with a gamepad![/p]
• [p]Custom Keybinds – Rebind controls to fit your playstyle.[/p]
• [p]Order Preset Naming – Name your order presets for better management.[/p]
• [p]Inventory Sorting Options – Sort by category, stock status, or both![/p]
• [p]Middle Mouse Camera Rotation – Hold and drag to rotate the camera view.[/p]
• [p]Task Progress Tracking – See how close you are to completing each task.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Manual Profit Collection – Earnings from the Owner’s Desk must now be collected at the desk.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Warehouse Shelf Improvements – Lock item locations and view labels for better organization.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]Protein Counter Control – Manually turn the counter on/off to control customer traffic.[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]⚖️ Balance Changes[/h2]

• [p]Reduced the number of Discarded Item Tasks to 3 and 5.[/p]
• [p]Decreased the cost of ordering all items by 5%.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]✨ Improvements[/h2][h3]General[/h3]

• [p]Enhanced ultrawide monitor support.[/p]
• [p]Owner’s Desk now has better placement and no animation delay when switching control.[/p]
• [p]Shelf Placement aligns more cleanly when placed back-to-back.[/p]
• [p]Decorations and Protein Counter no longer conflict with the Player's supervision radius.[/p]
• [p]Quitting employees now show their job and shift info in the console.[/p]

[h3]Employee AI[/h3]

• [p]Stockers:[/p]
  • [p]Now prioritize discarded items.[/p]
  • [p]Will relocate restock cases to alternate shelves if the original one is full—or drop the case if none found.[/p]

[h3]UI & QoL[/h3]

• [p]Slower scroll speed across all scroll views for easier navigation.[/p]
• [p]Brighter "Hold Ctrl to pick up multiple" text for better visibility.[/p]
• [p]Renamed “Hours” window to “Schedule”.[/p]
• [p]Removed Satisfaction stat from the Schedule window.[/p]
• [p]Finance & Inventory Tracking now shows daily data instead of weekly.[/p]
• [p]Adjust item prices in 2% increments with new buttons.[/p]
• [p]Confirmation windows now appear centered on screen.[/p]
• [p]New buttons to increase/decrease employee pay.[/p]
• [p]Enlarged text in task popups for better readability.[/p]
• [p]Improved legibility for console text (red, green, blue).[/p]
• [p]Increased maximum look sensitivity by 50%.[/p]

[hr][/hr][h2]🐛 Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a missing building mesh at an intersection.[/p]
• [p]Carts in use by the player are no longer reset at midnight.[/p]
• [p]Player stats now load correctly from saved games.[/p]
• [p]Fixed tasks that wouldn’t complete (e.g., "Stay at store 24 hours", "Checkout 10 customers").[/p]
• [p]Managers no longer count toward stocker limits, fixing hiring issues.[/p]
• [p]Protein clerks no longer get stuck after selling their counter.[/p]
• [p]Corrected all references to the Platform Cart (previously mislabeled as Pallet Cart).[/p]
• [p]Stockers:[/p]
  • [p]No longer get stuck picking up discarded items.[/p]
  • [p]Now remove the correct quantity when clearing shelf slots.[/p]
• [p]Employee popups now display the correct job role.[/p]
• [p]Finance & Inventory windows now show correct data after loading (may require saving again).[/p]
• [p]Fixed shopping carts combining or behaving unpredictably after loading.[/p]
• [p]Carts now stay on the ground when parked instead of floating.[/p]
• [p]Custodians no longer freeze with arms out after parking carts.[/p]
• [p]If a cart corral is full, custodians will leave the cart accessible for the player.[/p]
• [p]Fixed visual issue with unwrapped protein appearing wrapped on Utility Carts.[/p]
• [p]Fixed issue where Mussels couldn’t be purchased after completing the related task.[/p]
• [p]Player no longer gets stuck seated after using the desk.[/p]
• [p]Fixed margin calculations in the Inventory Management window.[/p]
• [p]Stockers can no longer steal the Platform Cart from the player.[/p]
• [p]Stockers and Managers now correctly return Platform Carts after use.[/p]
• [p]Shift changes while paused now update and save properly.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a major bug where the entire workforce would stop coming to work after a quit or firing.[/p]
• [p]Resolved edge cases where customers or employees could get stuck in doorways.[/p]

[p]We're excited to announce that Kanzalone will be doing a livestream preview of the upcoming v0.9.2.0 update for Grocery Store Tycoon — and giving away 10 free Steam keys during the stream! 🛒🎉[/p][p]📅 Date: Friday 7/25/25 [/p][p]⏰ Time: 2:15 EST[/p][p]📺 Watch here: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][h3]🔧 What’s New in Update v0.9.2.0?[/h3][p]Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll see during the stream:[/p]

• [p]🎮 Full Controller Support – Play entirely with a gamepad![/p]
• [p]🔑 Custom Keybinds – Rebind controls to your liking.[/p]
• [p]🧠 Smarter Employees – Stockers now handle overflow shelves and prioritize discarded items.[/p]
• [p]🧊 Inventory Sorting & Pricing – Sort by category or stock level, and adjust prices with new controls.[/p]
• [p]🖱️ Middle Mouse Camera Rotation – Easily rotate the camera with a drag.[/p]
• [p]💬 UI & QoL Improvements – Easier to read text, renamed windows, and better widescreen layout support.[/p]
• [p]📊 Task Progress Tracking – See your progress on active tasks in real time[/p][p][/p]
• [p]🛠️ Warehouse Shelf Overhaul – Lock item locations and add labels for better organization.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]🍖 Protein Counter Toggle – You can now turn the Protein Counter on or off to control whether customers queue up at the counter.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]🧾 Owner’s Desk Update – Extra profit earned while working at the desk now appears as physical cash that must be collected from the desk.[/p][p][/p]
• [p]🐛 Tons of Bug Fixes – From floating shopping carts to stuck employees and missing frozen food, this update knocks out a bunch of known issues.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]🎁 Want a chance to win a free copy? Drop by the stream on YouTube or Twitch and join Kanzalone's Discord Server to enter the live giveaway of 10 Steam keys.[/p][p]Thanks as always for your support, and we can’t wait to share more soon![/p][p]– Spyder Lab Gaming[/p][p][/p][p][/p]