January 2026 News & Notes

Company Updates

Express Checkout

We’ve rolled out Express Checkout to make buying faster and easier for your customers. If you are using Stripe for payment processing online it will appear for your consumers.

What’s included:

• Google Pay and Stripe Link (a financing option) display automatically

• Apple Pay will display as an option AFTER your domain AND subdomain are verified in your Stripe account. Learn how to verify your domain.

• Customers can check out in one click without re-entering shipping or payment details.

The result: fewer abandoned carts and a smoother checkout experience for your customers.

Workstand IQ: Loyalty 

What Loyalty helps you do:

• Automated email marketing powered by POS purchase data

• Personalized messaging based on products, service history, and customer behavior

• Increases repeat visits through relevant, timely communication

Send emails that are relevant to your consumers. Learn more here.

Workstand IQ: Performance

Get clearer insight into how your shop is performing with Workstand IQ Performance.

Key benefits:

• Clear visibility into in‑store sales performance

• In‑depth analytics to better understand inventory and purchasing trends

• Easy‑to‑read reporting built specifically for bike retailers

Turn data into smarter decisions. Learn more here. 

Client Success Updates

Workstand Podcast

We’ve been busy behind the mic. Our podcast features conversations with bike retailers and industry partners using Workstand in real‑world operations.

You’ll hear:

• Practical guidance on websites, marketing, and digital strategy for bike shops

• Insights informed by Workstand data and firsthand retailer experience

• Honest discussions about what’s working (and what’s not) on the shop floor

If you haven’t listened yet, now’s a great time to jump in. Check out our latest episode here.