The Global Product Catalog’s multi-product import functionality enables retailers to import multiple products at the same time.
This article walks through each step of using the multi-product import functionality:
1. Access Multi-Product Import
2. Select Products
3. Grid Mapping
4. Product Review
5. Update Product Information
6. Complete Import
ACCESS MULTI-PRODUCT IMPORT
1. Open the Global Product Catalog (see Access the Global Product Catalog)
2. On the Brand Selection page of the GPC, select the option for “Attempting to import multiple products?” located to the right of the search bar
SELECT PRODUCTS
1. Select a brand from the Available Suppliers list
Note: Brand will automatically be selected when accessing the GPC through Enter Purchase Orders screen.
2. Select a season from the available catalog season
3. Select a SKU(s) from the list provided or search for the product using the Filter products field
4. Click Import Selected
GRID MAPPING
The first time you import a specific product type (footwear apparel, etc.), you will be asked to map the product grid to an existing grid in RICS. If you do not select a grid from the list, a new grid will be created.
Note: Once a grid has been mapped, it will permanently be applied to all future imports of the same product type.
- From the dropdown menu, select the option to create a new grid, or select the appropriate grid for the product you are importing.
- Once you have selected a grid, you will be prompted to map the size values.
Note: If the product has an available size that is not available in your grid, RICS will automatically add that size value to the grid
- Once all size values have been mapped, check the acknowledgement box and select continue
PRODUCT REVIEW
1. Review the details in the Products box of the Review & Import window
a. If no modifications are necessary, proceed to the Complete Import section
b. If modifications are necessary, proceed to the Update Product Information section
UPDATE PRODUCT INFORMATION
The following fields can be updated via the import page of the Global Product Catalog:
1. SKU
2. Color
3. Class
4. Cost
UPDATE SKU
Option 1: Edit SKU field
1. Enter or modify the populated SKU in the SKU field
2. Continue to the Complete Import section
Option 2: Format Selector
1. Click the edit icon next to the SKU field
2. Use the SKU Format dropdown menu to determine the SKU format (Note: the defaulted selection will be the selection from the previous import)
3. Click Apply to All
4. Continue to the Complete Import section
UPDATE COLOR
Option 1: Edit Color field
1. Enter or modify the populated color in the Color field
2. Continue to the Complete Import section
Option 2: Color Description Editor
1. Click the edit icon next to the Color field
2. Use the Color dropdown menu to select the color to update
3. Enter a new color in the Enter replacement color field
4. Click Apply to All
5. Continue to the Complete Import section
UPDATE CLASS
Option 1: Edit Class field
1. Click the edit icon next to the product class in the Class field
2. Select a new Class from the Class menu
3. Click Apply
4. Continue to the Complete Import section
Option 2: Class Description Editor
1. Click the edit icon next to the Class field
2. Select a new Class from the Class menu
3. Click Apply to All
4. Continue to the Complete Import section
UPDATE COST
Option 1: Edit the Cost field (One or more SKUs)
1. Enter or modify the cost in the Cost field
2. Continue to the Complete Import section
Option 2: Cost Editor (All SKUs)
1. Click the edit icon next to the Cost field
2. Enter the new cost in the Cost field
Optional: Enter a discount percentage to apply across all SKUs that will be imported. If you use this option, make sure the discount amount on the Manage Supplier page is zero.
3. Click Apply to All
4. Continue to the Complete Import section
COMPLETE IMPORT
1. Click Begin Import at the bottom of the screen
2. Click Confirm on the Ready to Import screen
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