- 🛒 Grocery Store Tycoon – 35% Off for a Limited Time! - 1 May 2026
Grocery Store Tycoon is currently 35% off for a limited time!If you’ve had your eye on building and managing your own chaotic grocery store, now’s a great time to jump in.Hire employees, stock shelves, manage customers, and try to keep everything running smoothly… even when things don’t go according to plan.Thanks so much for all the support and feedback — more updates are planned for the future!🗓️ Sale ends May 10
- 🎉 Road to 150 Reviews + $50 Giveaway! - 28 March 2026
We’re almost at a big milestone — 150 reviews on Steam 😳To celebrate when we hit it, I’ll be giving away a $50 Steam Gift Card 🎉The recent update (handheld scanner, tablet ordering, and improvements) along with the Spring Sale has brought a lot of new players in, and I just want to say — thank you. The support and feedback has been awesome and genuinely helps shape the game.If you’ve been enjoying Grocery Store Tycoon, your support (especially reviews) really helps the game grow and reach more players 🙏📌 The giveaway will be hosted in the Discord once we hit 150 reviews — more details there!Thanks again for being part of this journey!
- 🌸 Spring Sale + New Features! - 21 March 2026
Hey everyone!Grocery Store Tycoon is 40% off for the Steam Spring Sale 🌸If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s a great time to jump in—and if you’ve been playing recently, we just added:🛒 Handheld scanner for checkout📱 Tablet ordering system✨ Visual and tutorial improvementsIf you’re enjoying the game, leaving a quick review really helps more players discover it and supports future updates 🙌Thanks so much for all the support!
- Hotfix v0.9.4.1 - 17 March 2026
Fixed an issue where the Self Checkout could interfere with game loading or cause customers to become stuck.
- 🛒 Grocery Store Tycoon Update – Handheld Scanner & Tablet Ordering - 8 March 2026
This update introduces two new features designed to make running your store feel even more immersive, along with several gameplay improvements, visual upgrades, and bug fixes.🚀 New Features🔎 Handheld Scanner at the Cash RegisterCheckout just got faster and more immersive. You can now scan items using a handheld barcode scanner at the register, reducing camera movement and making checkout smoother during busy rushes.📦 Order Inventory Using a TabletThe Owner’s Desk now includes a tablet that allows you to order items directly in first-person.Walk around your store, monitor inventory, and place orders without breaking immersion.⚙ ImprovementsSeveral improvements have been made to gameplay, visuals, and usability:Improved overall image sharpness for enhanced visual clarityReworked the tutorial for a faster start into gameplay (If your save file is currently mid-tutorial, restarting is re…
- v0.9.3.5 Hotfix - 28 January 2026
This hotfix resolves two critical issues:• Fixed an issue that could prevent saved games from loading.• Fixed an issue that prevented time-based events from triggering correctly.Thank you to everyone who reported these problems — your feedback helps improve the game.
- 🛒 Grocery Store Tycoon – v0.9.3.4 Patch Notes - 31 December 2025
ImprovementsGame speed will no longer change when pressing 1, 2, or 3 while entering quantities in a Purchase Order.Holding a single item (quantity = 1) is now positioned higher in the player’s view; holding cases remains slightly lower.Bug FixesFixed multiple issues that could cause Stockers to get stuck, including:Attempting to pick up discarded itemsTrying to retrieve items from the loading dock when no warehouse space is availableFixed an issue where the Utility Cart could delete items or change their typeItems removed during sorting will now spawn next to the cart insteadTime will no longer display 60 minutes and now correctly rolls over to the next hourShelves can no longer be sold or moved while a customer or employee is actively using themCorrected the Expand Freezer cost to 5 TokensSlot item changes in Produce (L), Cooler (L), and Chest Freezer popups now update the correct slo…
- Grocery Store Tycoon – v0.9.3.3 Update: Stability, AI, and Cart Fixes - 29 November 2025
Hello Store Managers! Today’s v0.9.3.3 update focuses on smoothing out gameplay, improving AI behavior, and fixing several issues reported by the community. No new content in this one — just solid, quality improvements that make your store run better.🛠 ImprovementsShelf popup items are now alphabetized for easier browsingStockers will now rotate toward the shelf they’re stocking for more natural animationImproved how the AI Navigation and Animation systems work togetherBuilding lights now turn on at night, improving atmosphere and visibility🐛 Bug FixesFixed an issue where the game clock didn’t trigger events like store opening/closing or employee shiftsCustomers now walk to the correct queue position when entering a Cash Register lineFixed a bug preventing the Cart Corral from spawning carts after purchaseResolved an issue where items could disappear from the Utility Cart after it reo…
- Hotfix v0.9.3.2 – Warehouse & Employee Fixes - 25 November 2025
Thanks again for all the feedback after the recent updates! This hotfix focuses on fixing several warehouse-related issues, employee behavior bugs, and a few lingering problems that appeared after loading saved games. Your reports help a lot — please keep them coming!Here’s what’s been fixed in v0.9.3.2:🛠️ Bug FixesYou can no longer remove empty boxes from warehouse shelves.Wages will no longer be miscalculated when sending employees home early.Fixed an issue that caused the stocker to get stuck at the loading dock after loading a saved game.Employees will now leave the store correctly at 12am if that is their scheduled shift end time.Fixed an issue that prevented stockers from returning a pallet cart after loading a saved game.Fixed an issue that prevented items from being loaded onto a warehouse shelf.Fixed an issue that caused stockers to get stuck at a warehouse shelf if no item is…
- Hotfix v0.9.3.1 – Post-Update Stability Improvements - 23 November 2025
Thanks to your reports, we’ve released a quick hotfix to address several issues that appeared after the recent major update. This patch focuses on stability, customer behavior, and cleanup of a few Warehouse and Utility Cart bugs.Bug FixesCustomers no longer get stuck after loading a saved game.Fixed certain saves failing to load properly.Resolved customers freezing in the Cash Register queue.Utility Carts no longer retain excess, non-interactable items after stockers use them.Warehouse shelves no longer report being "full" incorrectly.Stockers no longer get stuck in the Warehouse.Fixed carts glitching or jittering around the store.Thank you for all the feedback and reports — please keep them coming! More improvements are on the way.
- 🛒 Major Update Now Live – Smarter Employees, 30+ New Items & Lower Price! - 22 November 2025
This update makes your workers smarter, faster, and more flexible than ever. Stockers can now handle multiple item types, Protein Clerks restock on their own, and Managers now use the new Stock Requisition system for more control.We’ve also added 30+ new items, taller warehouse shelves, major stability fixes, and a long list of improvements based on community feedback.The price has been adjusted to better match the new content direction — thank you for all the support! 🙌✨ HighlightsStockers can now load multiple item types and restock multiple shelves in one runWarehouse Stocking improvements (new flow from truck → WH shelves → store shelves)30+ new grocery itemsManager Desk & smarter autobuy logicBig improvements to employee tasks & pathingController fixesSmoother register & customer flowGeneral performance, save/load, and quality-of-life upgrades 🆕 New FeaturesAdded 30+ new item typ…
- A Big Update Is Almost Here 👀 - 21 November 2025
Good morning, Store Managers! Just a quick heads-up — a major Grocery Store Tycoon update is almost ready and will be dropping later today.Here’s a little peek at what’s coming:Smarter stockers (no more wandering!)Over 30 new items to stockImproved warehouse systemsNew quality-of-life optionsAnd… a new lower price 👀Full patch notes go live later today. Stay tuned — your store is about to get a lot busier. 🛒🔥
- Hotfix v0.9.2.5 - Shopping Cart and Cash Register Fixes - 24 August 2025
• Fixed an issue that allowed shopping carts to be used by customers while in possession of the player. • Fixed an issue that did not allow the player to push shopping carts after loading a saved game. • Fixed and issue that caused Cash Registers to stop working during the “Sell X Items” Task
- Recent Improvements + 20% Off – New Items & Employee Upgrades on the Way! - 13 August 2025
Hey Store Owners!We’ve recently released a major quality-of-life update for Grocery Store Tycoon, and if you haven’t jumped in yet, now’s the perfect time — we’re 20% off for a limited time!What’s in the latest update:🎮 Full Controller Support – Play entirely with a gamepad!⚙️ Custom Keybinds – Rebind controls to your liking.🛒 Inventory Sorting – Organize by category, stock status, or both.🧠 Smarter Employee AI – Stockers now better handle discarded items and full shelves.🖥️ UI Improvements – Clearer menus, better legibility, smoother navigation.⚖️ Balance Tweaks – Lower ordering costs, better task distribution.Coming Soon:🆕 New items to stock your shelves.👥 Employee upgrades for better performance and new management options.If you’ve been waiting to return, this is your chance — grab the game at 20% off and see the improvements before the next big content drop!
- Hotfix v0.9.2.4 - Fixed Stocker Issue - 12 August 2025
Fixed an issue that prevented Stockers from unloading boxes from the loading dock.
- 🛒 Grocery Store Tycoon – 20% Off This Week Only! - 11 August 2025
If you’ve been eyeing the game, now’s the perfect time to jump in and:Stock shelves, checkout customers, and keep your staff happyExpand your store and customize your layoutExperience the chaos of running your own businessWhether you’re a first-time player or coming back for another round, this is the best time to check it out.📅 Sale ends August 18th – don’t miss it!
- Hotfix v0.9.2.3 - Scheduling, Inventory Manager, and various other fixes! - 6 August 2025
• Fixed an issue that prevented the Inventory Window from displaying items • Fixed a bug where altering Shifts D, E, or F would incorrectly update Shift C • Added a warning when attempting to place items on locked shelves that don’t match the specified item type • Stockers will now respect locked shelf assignments after loading a saved game • Fixed an issue that caused tasks to stop populating after loading a saved game • Added a progress counter to the "Stay in Store for 24 Hours" task
- Inventory Manager Fix - 4 August 2025
The Inventory Manager will now populate items as expected.
- Hotfix v0.9.2.2 - Order Window and Impulse Item Fixes - 1 August 2025
Fixed issues related to the Order Window - Free Items, Quantities not adding, etc. Impulse Items with a quantity of greater than 1 will now be correctly scanned by the Cashier
- Hotfix – Save System & UI Fixes + Protein Counter Bugs Squashed - 31 July 2025
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 translatio…
