I am trying to modify my user account's dashboard. By default, magento has most recent orders section. I am trying to add another block below it which shows the 5 latest purchased items. I know this is possible, just haven't managed to solve it yet. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
I am using Magento Community Edition 1.7
Update the Dashboard controller Mage_Adminhtml_DashboardController to add the new action
i am giving you one reference answer of stackoverflow to manage our custom block in admin dashboard
it is for new product but you have to try with your self to make them happen latest item purchase.
i hope it will very helpful to you.