We’re excited to share the latest update to our Brick Lane BigCommerce theme, version 1.3.0. This update brings some important improvements, visual tweaks, and fixes that help your store look better and work more smoothly, especially on mobile devices.
Here’s a quick overview of what’s new and why it matters for your store:
Smoother Shopping Experience
- Product Descriptions Now Open by Default
Your customers can now see product descriptions right away, without needing to click to open them. This small change can help reduce confusion and improve the browsing experience. - Side Cart Buttons Fixed
Previously, some cart buttons in the side cart were slipping off the screen. We’ve fixed this so your customers can easily update their cart without scrolling. - Wishlist Button is Back on Track
The “Add to Wishlist” button on product cards wasn’t working as expected, and now it’s fully functional again, helping your shoppers save their favorite items.
Better on Mobile
- Logo Sizing on Phones Improved
If your logo wasn’t set up just right, it may have looked oversized on mobile. We’ve adjusted how it scales so your store branding looks great on every screen. - Cleaner Hero Images in Storyboard Mode
Images in the Hero Storyboard section now resize more efficiently and load better on different devices. The first slide also loads immediately now, which makes your homepage feel faster and more polished.
Content That Looks the Way You Want
- Video Size Issues Fixed
If you added a video using the page editor, it might not have respected your size settings. That’s fixed, and your videos now show up at the size you chose.
Social Media & Integrations
- Updated Social Icons
We’ve refreshed the look of your social media icons to keep them modern and consistent with your theme. - Taggbox Integration Being Phased Out
If you’re using the Taggbox Instagram Feed, we’re starting to phase it out. Your site will still work fine, but we recommend exploring other options if you rely on this feature. One popular alternative worth checking out is Elfsight.
Behind-the-Scenes Improvements
While not visible, we’ve made a technical update to support BigCommerce’s latest tools. This helps ensure your store runs smoothly and stays future-ready.
Final Thoughts
Brick Lane 1.3.0 is all about refining your store’s performance and appearance, especially for mobile users and first-time shoppers. If you’re already using Brick Lane, this update is a solid step forward. If not, it might be the perfect time to check it out!
For a full list of changes, see the changelog.
How to update to 1.3.0
If you've already purchased Brick Lane, you can upgrade to 1.3.0 at no extra cost. Please see the BigCommerce article Updating a Marketplace Theme for more information.
If you’ve customised Brick Lane, you can still integrate these updates without losing your changes. Our team can help you update your modified theme to include these updates seamlessly.
If you're not a Brick Lane user but find yourself in the market for a uniquely styled BigCommerce theme or if you just want to take a look, you can check out Brick Lane right here.