A new persona-based admin, “Merchandiser,” has been introduced as part of the release 8.20.7, which enables comprehensive management of products, SKUs, categories, pricing, and inventory. It provides an integrated view for complete catalog management.

Merchandizer Persona

Common Enhancements

Navigation & Admin Enhancements

  • Improved Left Navigation
    • Navigation has been updated for Merchandiser Admin, CSR Admin, and Settings Admin.
    • Store name is now displayed at the top with improved formatting and a link to the Store Overview.
    • Merchandiser Admin reorganized into sections: Catalog, Pricing, Inventory, Search Configurations, and Import.
    • Settings Admin now includes Quick Actions, store name, and navigation for Attributes, Price Types, Data Models, Payment, and Shipment.
  • Role-Based Merchandiser Access
    • Merchandiser Admin is visible only to roles such as Catalog Admin, Merchandise Admin, Price Admin, Inventory Admin, and Business Admin.
    • All these roles are required for displaying the Merchandiser Admin. If any one of these roles is not configured, the Merchandiser Admin will not be visible.
  • Configuration Details:
    • To enable Merchandiser Admin on the StoreOps page, configure the store property adminV2Enable with the value “merchandiser”.
    • Category Listing now uses only the Milestone ID from the store property (configured via categoryDefaultNavigationAndMilestoneID with the value “default,default”).

Product Search & Insights

Default Landing Page

  • The default landing page is now set to Product Search.
  • Breadcrumb Home redirects to Product Search for related pages.

Advanced Search

  • Enhanced search capabilities for Products and SKUs using multiple attributes:
    • Product Search: ID, Name, Type, Status, Brand
    • SKU Search: SKU ID or Name

Quick Action Summary & Insights

  • Introduced for Catalog Admin, providing key metrics such as:
    • Products launching in the next 7 days
    • Missing images
    • SKUs linked to multiple products
    • SKUs with zero prices
    • Inventory summary including out-of-stock, low-stock, pre-order, and back-order items

Catalog Enhancements

Catalog Management

  • Create and Update Catalogs
  • Merchandiser Admin now supports creating and updating catalogs.
  • Catalog creation drawer includes fields: Name, ID, Description, Status, Type, Start/End Dates, Logo, and Additional Properties.
  • Navigation optimized: clicking a catalog opens the Product Listing Page; redirects after creation are streamlined.
  • Helps maintain accurate and up-to-date product data aligned with business standards.

Products Listing Page

  • Navigation: Merchandiser > Catalog > Products
  • Added a Product Listing Page in Merchandiser Admin to display all available products within a catalog.
  • Includes Product Score in the view, along with improved filtering and sorting options for Product Name, ID, Type, Status, etc.
  • Ability to add or remove additional search criteria columns and save searches for future use.
  • Added Quick Actions for Import, Export, Catalog Selector to quickly switch between products of multiple catalogs, locale selector to view listing data in the selected locale and Create Item to streamline product management.

SKUs Listing Page

  • Navigation: Merchandiser > Catalog > SKUs
  • Added an SKUs Listing Page in Merchandiser Admin to display all available SKUs within a catalog.
  • Includes improved filtering and sorting options for SKU Name, ID, Type, Status, etc.
  • Ability to add or remove additional search criteria columns and save searches for future use.
  • Added quick actions for Import, Export, Catalog Selector to quickly switch between products of multiple catalogs, locale selector to view listing data in the selected locale and Create Item to streamline product management.

Product/SKU Create

  • Navigation: Merchandiser > Catalog > Product List> Create Item
  • Admin Users can now easily create a new Product or SKU by choosing from predefined Product Types.
  • Added flexibility to manually enter a unique Product ID and Name during creation.
  • Introduced an option to automatically generate SKUs by providing essential details such as:
    • SKU ID
    • Price
    • Inventory Quantity
  • Admin Users can now generate rich product content using AI by supplying media URLs:
    • Audio
    • Image
    • Video
    • PDF
  • AI will create engaging descriptions and content based on these inputs, improving product presentation and customer experience.

View Product Details Page

  • View insights such as product score, order summary, promotions, and user reviews in one place.
  • The product details page now features a clean, organized layout for editing basic information, images, variant mapping with price and inventory, categories, and all other product-related details in one place.
  • Set up tiered pricing to offer quantity-based prices for different customer segments
  • Define start and end dates for a specific price, enabling time-bound promotions, seasonal discounts, or planned price changes without manual intervention.
  • Assign quantities of the same SKU to different bins for better space utilization.
  • Easily manage product assets and categories with intuitive controls and quick-edit options.
  • Add upsell and cross-sell suggestions or create custom relationships to guide customers toward complementary items.
  • Ability to manage bundles, collections, or SKU kits to create attractive combo offers and curated sets for your customers.
  • Add and manage SEO-friendly titles, descriptions, and keywords directly within the platform to drive more traffic and conversions.
  • Locale selector to view and manage locale-specific product data across all details, ensuring accurate multi-regional content and streamlined global product management.
  • Product additional attributes are now automatically grouped based on the predefined Product Attribute Group
  • Allow users to manually trigger a refresh of product information so that any recent changes—such as price updates, inventory adjustments, descriptions, or media—are synchronized with the storefront in real time.

 View SKU Details Page

  • The SKU details page now offers a clean, organized layout for editing basic information, images, relations, inventory, attributes, pricing, product mapping, and all other SKU-related details in one place.
  • View insights such as order summary and linked promotions in one place.
  • Set up tiered pricing to offer quantity-based prices for different customer segments
  • Users can define start and end dates for a specific price, enabling time-bound promotions, seasonal discounts, or planned price changes without manual intervention.
  • User can assign quantities of the same SKU to different bins for better space utilization.
  • Locale selector to view and manage locale-specific product data across all details, ensuring accurate multi-regional content and streamlined global SKU management.
  • Add and manage SEO-friendly titles, descriptions, and keywords directly within the platform to drive more traffic and conversions.
  • SKU additional attributes are now automatically grouped based on the predefined Product Attribute Group configuration
  • Allow users to manually trigger a refresh of SKU information so that any recent changes—such as price updates, inventory adjustments, descriptions, or media—are synchronized with the storefront in real time.

 Sales Catalog Rules: Create & Update Rules

  • Merchandisers can create and update Sales Catalog Rules directly from the Product Listing page.
  • Rules drawer allows defining conditions, operators, values, and adding multiple condition groups.
  • Rules button appears only for non-master catalogs.
  • For Product ID or SKU ID conditions, a search icon opens a selection drawer for easy selection.

Category Enhancements

Category Hierarchy Management

  • Improved Category Hierarchy (Tree View) for site navigation management. Categories display name, semantic ID, Visible and status, with expand/collapse options and quick search.
  • Supports drag-and-drop reordering. Introduces single site navigation for streamlined experience.
  • Drag-and-drop feature added to manage category hierarchies in the Category List for easier organization.
  • Enhanced category creation and milestone management. Fields include Category ID, Name, Parent Category, Description, and Status. Auto Create Milestone toggle enabled by default. Parent Category selection provided with expanded hierarchy dropdown.
  • Allows users to manually trigger a refresh of category information so that any recent changes—such as hierarchy changes, category name, description, assigned products, sorting order, or SEO metadata—are synchronized with the storefront in real time.

Category Management

  • Redesigned Category View interface with updated sections: Category Info, Category Image, SEO, Products, and Attributes. Right-side placeholders added for Category Scores, Market Readiness, Analysis, and Current Promotions.
  • Enhanced view of products mapped to a category, including Product Image, Name, Price, and ID. Milestone switching supported via dropdown for instant updates.
  • Detailed view of basic category information for site navigation and SEO management. Includes Category ID, Name, Image, Status, Visibility, Description (HTML Editor), and SEO fields like Semantic ID, Meta Title, Meta Keywords, and Meta Description.
  • Ability to create new categories using a streamlined drawer form with fields for Category ID, Name, Status, Visibility, Description, and Image upload. Mandatory attributes auto loaded; optional attributes selectable from Category Attribute Master.
  • Multi-locale category management is supported with Locale selector and Translate toggle. Enables two-column translation view for fields like Name, Description, Image, SEO, and Attributes. Products remain non-translatable for consistency.

Product Category Mapping Enhancements:

We’ve introduced a new feature that makes category management easier and more flexible:

  • Rule-Based Mapping
    Automatically assign products to categories using predefined rules. For example, you can set conditions based on product attributes like brand, price range, or tags. This helps keep your catalog organized without manual effort.
  • Static Product ID Mapping
    Users can now map specific products to categories by entering their unique product IDs. This is ideal for curated collections or special category setups.
  • Sorting Option
    Arrange products within categories using custom sort preferences
    • Sort by Price – Display products in ascending or descending order based on price.
    • Sort by Name – Organize products alphabetically for easier navigation.

Reference Model Values Management

  • Reference Data Models Menu
    • New Reference Data Models menu added to Merchandiser Admin’s left navigation.
    • Active reference models appear as dynamic submenus based on API responses.
  •  Create & Update Model Values
    • Merchandiser Admin enables creating and updating reference model values from Catalog.
    • Dynamic drawers render fields based on model definitions.
    • Supported field types: Text, List, Boolean, HTML and other field types
    • Existing model values can be edited in the same drawer.
  • Dynamic List View for Model Values
    • Dedicated page for managing Reference Model Values with Import, Export, and Create actions.
    • Layout includes active status chips and a data grid based on model definitions.
    • Pages are generated dynamically for new Reference Data models.

Pricing Enhancements

Price List Management

  • Create new price lists via Pricing → Pricelist Listing → Create Pricelist. Fields include Name (required, up to 100 chars), Description (optional), Currency (required, from API), and Status (Active/Inactive). Default price types: Transaction Price (always required), Subscription Percentage, Floor Price, Bundle Price. Custom price types from API can be enabled/disabled and marked as required or optional.
  • Update existing price lists from the Pricelist Listing page with prefilled fields and ability to add/remove custom price types.
  • Pricelist Listing page shows all saved pricelists with columns for ID, Name, Currency, Number of SKUs, and Status. Supports sorting, pagination, layout density changes, and data download. Displays “No Data Found” when empty.

SKU Price Management

  • Inline editing for SKU prices within a selected price list. Editable fields: Transaction Price, Subscription Percentage, Floor Price, Bundle Price, Minimum Price, Maximum Price (all mandatory, decimal).
  • SKU Listing page accessible via Pricing → Pricelist Listing → Select Pricelist → SKU List. Displays SKU details with columns for Image, SKU Name, SKU ID, and all price fields. Includes Add SKU, Edit Pricelist, Bulk Edit, sorting/searching with Go and Reset buttons.
  • Download complete price details for SKUs, including scheduled prices and tier pricing, in an excel file format.
  • Ability to add SKU to a pricelist via Pricing → Pricelist → SKU List → Add SKU.
  • Enhanced SKU Price Management with the following capabilities:
    • All columns in SKU Price grid are inline editable by default.
    • Price changes save automatically when moving to another field, with success toast notification.
    • Inline edit includes Start Date and End Date with time values; past times prevented.
    • Old values remain visible during updates, improved alignment for Actions column.
    • Delete action includes confirmation messages.
    • Add New Price icon available within name field (Evergreen price row) with tooltip.
    • Clicking SKU ID navigates to SKU Details; hover shows Add New Price tooltip.
    • Tags indicate Current (green), Expired (red), Future (blue); Tier Price tags shown based on Min/Max Qty and Schedule.
    • Sub SKU Prices sorted by Schedule (Start Date DESC), Tier (ASC), and Tier with Schedule.
    • Grid filter added for easier navigation; price facets dynamically displayed based on Pricelist mapping.
    • No drawer required for managing SKU prices; all actions available inline.
    • Default Price shown by default; expanding reveals Schedule and Tier Prices.
    • Add New Price drawer includes fields for Transaction Price, Price Facets, Min Qty, Max Qty, Subscription %, Floor Price, Bundle Price, Status, Start Date, and End Date.
    • Scheduled Prices: Set future prices for SKUs with start and end dates. Perfect for seasonal offers, flash sales, or planned price changes without manual updates.
    • Tier Prices: Offer quantity-based discounts
  • Allow users to manually trigger a refresh of price information so that any recent changes—such as base price updates, scheduled prices, or tier pricing—are synchronized with the storefront in real time.

Price Rules

  • Price Rules Listing page accessible via Pricing → Pricing Rules → Rules Listing. Displays all saved price rules with columns for Price Rule ID, Name, and Status. Allows creating new price rules. Supports search, sort, and shows “Data Not Found” when empty.
  • Enhanced Price Rules Management:
    • Create Price Rule action opens a drawer with fields for Name and Description, along with Add Details and Cancel options.
    • After adding details, Price Rule name appears as header with standardized layout and Refresh Products button.

Inventory Enhancements

Inventory BIN Management

  • Ability to view Bins in a hierarchy view with the columns Bin ID, Leaf Bin, and Status in the Bin listing page.
  • Ability to view the Bins in a parent and child view.
  • Ability to collapse and expand the entire hierarchy view.
  • Ability to search for a particular bin by name.
  • Ability to create a new Bin by clicking the “Add Bin” button on the Bin listing page.
  • Ability to create a new Bin with fields such as ID, Description, Channel, Type, Status, Leaf Bin, and Parent Bin.
  • Ability to view and edit the existing Bins.

SKU Inventory Management

  • Ability to view Bin Items with SKU ID, and along with other inventory details.
  • Ability to filter the bin items.
  • Ability to create a new Bin Item with SKU ID, ATP QTY, Pre-Order Qty, Back Order Qty, Low Stock Threshold, Out-of-Stock Threshold, and Status.
  • Ability to view and edit the existing Bin Items (except the SKU ID).
  • An export feature has been added to the Bin listing page and Bin items listing page, allowing users to export inventory data to Excel for further use.

SKU Inventory Transactions

  • Users can now check the transaction history of SKUs within a chosen bin in the Inventory Admin module.
  • Ability to create the SKU Inventory transactions using the below types:
    • Add
    • Remove
    • Transfer
    • Reconcile
  • The transaction list includes Transaction ID, Type, Date, Quantity, Source Bin, Destination Bin, and Notes.
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Inventory Admin – Bin SKU Lookup

  • Inventory Admins can now use the SKU Lookup feature on the Inventory → Bins List page to quickly find SKU details and associated bins.
  • Users can search for the SKU ID in the search field and click on search to get the list of bins where the SKU is available.
  • Selecting a result option will open the SKU inside that bin, allowing required updates to be made to the SKU from there.

Import Enhancements

Centralized Import Page

  • Integrated Import Page for Catalog, Pricing, Inventory, and Merchandising.
  • Dropdown for data types (Products, Attributes, Prices, Inventory, Categories) with contextual options like Catalog, Price List, Locale.
  • Import history and downloadable templates for accuracy.
  • Tab-based navigation on Import page.
  • Catalog, Price List and Locale selection in header for visibility.

Quick Import

  • Minimal sheets with predefined templates that combine product, pricing, inventory, and category data.
  • Separate Import tabs for Products, Prices, Inventory, and Categories.
  • Allows users to download templates for Products, Prices, Inventory, and Categories with predefined columns.
  • Templates include predefined columns and sample data, ensuring accurate formatting and reducing errors during bulk uploads.
  • Users can browse or drag and drop a file to upload product, price, category, and inventory details.
  • Upload progress displays the status text and file name during the process.
  • Users can delete and re-upload the file if needed.
  • Once the upload is complete, the Start Import button appears to initiate the import.
  • After the import is complete, a detailed Import Summary is provided for merchandiser admins, enabling users to review and verify the uploaded data.
  • If an error occurs, an error message is displayed, and users can retry.
  • Import progress is shown with a progress bar and file name.
  • Users can click the Action option in each row of the import history grid to expand and view detailed information, including a summary of records created, updated, failed, and total, along with a bin items breakdown per record.
  • If there are failed items, the count appears as a hyperlink; clicking the link downloads a file with the failed items for further review.
  • After a successful import, the history with summary details opens automatically for immediate review.

Setting Enhancements

Attribute Group Management

  • Allow Merchandiser Admins to create, view, and edit Variant Attribute Groups directly from the Settings page. Admins can enter Attribute Group Name, Order, and optionally add attributes with drag-and-drop support for reordering and quick removal options. Saved groups appear in a data table, and existing groups can be edited via a pre-filled drawer.
  • Variant Attribute Group feature added under Settings, enabling admins to view, create, and manage catalog-relevant attribute groups in a tabular format.
  • Merchandiser Admins can create, view, and edit Product Attribute Groups using a drawer-based interface. Fields include Name, Order, and Attributes with drag-and-drop ordering. Existing groups can be edited with prefilled values and a non-editable group name.
  • A new Product Attribute Groups listing page is available under Settings to manage catalog-relevant attribute groups.

Product & Category Attributes

  • Merchandiser Admins can create, view, and edit Product Attributes directly in Settings. Clicking “Create Attribute” opens a drawer with fields for Name, ID, Level, Status, Type, Field Type, and multiple toggles (Comparable, Displayable, Filterable, Searchable, Sortable, Required, Auto Generation). Field validation and available values dynamically adjust based on Field Type. Existing attributes can be edited with prefilled values; Attribute Name remains non-editable.
  • Product Attributes section now includes Import and Export buttons on the listing page. Import supports file upload. Locale dropdown added; list reloads based on selected locale.
  • Merchandiser Admins can manage Category Attributes under Settings. Selecting Category Attributes displays a complete list, and admins can create new category attributes using a drawer-based form.
  • Enhanced locale handling for Product and Category Attributes:
    • Type column removed from Product Attribute Grid.
    • Status field positioned near toggles as the first toggle.
    • Creating or updating attributes shows locale value near the title (e.g., “New Product Attribute [Locale]”).
    • Updates retain selected locale and display default locale values if missing, with locale indicators for fields like Name and Validation Data.
  • Multi-locale handling for attribute updates:
    • Update drawer displays two columns—default locale values on the left and selected locale values on the right.
    • Only the right side allows updates for selected locale fields, but default locale values can also be edited.
    • On save, both default and selected locale values are stored.
    • Disabling Translate toggle shows only default locale section.

Price Types

  • Merchandiser Admins can manage business-specific price types (add & edit) directly in Settings, while system default price types remain read-only.
  • Price Types list available under Settings → Attributes. Admins can create new price types using the Add Price Type button.

Revision History
2025-12-15 | JP – Added Release 8.20.7 content.