Add More Product Stores

Learn how to add more product stores in HotWax Commerce to cater to diverse retail brands, enabling efficient and customized management tailored to each brand's unique needs.

In HotWax Commerce, managing multiple product stores is valuable for retailers with diverse brands. Each store can be tailored to represent a specific retail brand, enabling efficient and customized management. This feature streamlines operations to meet the unique needs of each retail brand.

When retailers deploy HotWax Commerce, a default product store is automatically created. The settings for this default store can be configured on the View Product Store Page. Visit the product store configuration page to explore the various configurations that can be set from this view.

However, if a retailer has multiple brands, additional product stores need to be created. Follow these steps to create a new product store in HotWax Commerce,

1. Create Product Store Groups- In HotWax Commerce, retailers can define product store groups linked to the company. When creating a product store, it is automatically added to the group of the default product store.

2. Create Product Store- You can create a product store through the Create Store page. Simply click on Create Store from the hamburger menu. This action will open a form for creating a new product store. Retailers should fill out specific attributes with defined values. For instance, consider the details needed for a product store named WasatchSki. Adjust the following attributes according to your retail brand.

Attribute	Value	Description
companyName	NotNaked	The name of the company.
inventoryFacilityId	NA	Inventory facility ID.
payToPartyId	NotNaked_COMPANY	Party ID for payment.
primaryStoreGroupId	NotNaked_STORE_GROUP	Primary store group ID.
productStoreId	WS_STORE	Product store ID.
storeName	WasatchSki	The name of the store.
subtitle	WS	Subtitle for the store.
title	WasatchSki	Title of the store.

Add company and product store details as per your retail brand

Make sure your product store ID ends with _store for accurate product store representation.

Adjust the additional Product Store settings according to your specific requirements for the following details:

Attribute	Value	Description	Example
BARCODE_IDEN_PREF	UPCA	Specifies the primary barcode type for scanning.	Associates use UPC-A instead of QR/EAN.
BOPIS_PART_ODR_REJ	N	Controls if associates can reject specific items in a BOPIS order.	Y → Reject a single item from a 3-item order if unavailable.
BRK_SHPMNT_THRESHOLD	50	Splits order ship group if item total > threshold.	Threshold = 5 → 7 items → splits into multiple shipments.
CAPTURE_PAYMENT_TAG	—	Identifies orders that require payment capture.	OMS applies CAPTURE_PAYMENT tag when ready for invoicing.
CUST_ALLOW_CNCL	TRUE	Allows customers to cancel their orders after placing them.	Customer cancels Shopify order before fulfillment.
CUST_DLVRADR_UPDATE	TRUE	Allows customers to update delivery address post-order.	Change from "Home" → "Office" before dispatch.
CUST_DLVRMTHD_UPDATE	TRUE	Allows customers to change delivery method post-order.	Switch from Standard → Express Shipping.
CUST_PCKUP_UPDATE	TRUE	Enables customers to change pickup location/method.	Switch pickup from Store A → Store B.
DEFAULT_CARRIER	NA	Assigns a default shipping carrier if none selected.	Default carrier is NA when unspecified.
DIS_REJ_NOTI_ON_CNCL	Y	Disables reject item notification when order canceled in Shopify.	Order canceled → no extra rejection email.
ENABLE_TRACKING	TRUE	Activates order tracking in BOPIS app.	Customers view real-time pickup/shipment tracking.
EX_INV_BY_PRD_TYPE	MARKETING_PKG_PICK	Excludes product types from automated inventory adjustments.	Marketing packages excluded from adjustments.
FULFILL_FORCE_SCAN	FALSE	Requires mandatory scan during fulfillment if TRUE.	FALSE → Pack without scanning.
FULFILL_NOTIF	Y	Sends auto notifications on fulfillment updates.	Email alert when order is packed.
HOLD_PRORD_PHYCL_INV	FALSE	Prevents pre-orders from reducing physical stock immediately.	Stock not reduced until product release.
ORD_ITM_PICKUP_FAC	_pickupstore	Pre-assigns facility for all store pickup orders.	All pickup orders routed to _pickupstore.
ORD_ITM_SHIP_FAC	_hcShippingFacility	Pre-assigns default facility for shipped orders.	All shipping orders routed to central warehouse.
PCKGING_BOX_ALGO	—	Defines algorithm to choose correct box size.	System chooses small/medium/large box based on items.
PKG_SLIP	SH_PCKNG_SLP	Defines template for packing slips.	Uses SH_PCKNG_SLP template for every shipment.
PRE_ORDER_GROUP_ID	FAC_GRP	Groups pre-orders across channels for allocation.	All pre-orders grouped under FAC_GRP.
PRE_SLCTD_FAC_TAG	HC_PRE_SELECTED_FAC	Ensures tagged orders are routed to a pre-selected facility.	Orders with this tag go to designated warehouse.
PRDT_IDEN_PREF	{"primaryId": "SKU", "secondaryId": "internalName"}	Sets hierarchy for product identification.	First search by SKU → fallback to internalName.
PRICE_LEVEL_NETSUITE	Base Price (MSRP)	Maps OMS price levels to NetSuite price levels.	Sends "Base Price" to NetSuite as MSRP.
PRINT_PACKING_SLIPS	TRUE	Enables automatic generation of packing slips.	Packing slip printed for every order.
PRINT_PICKLISTS	TRUE	Enables automatic printing of picklists for associates.	Associates get printed list of items to pick.
RATE_SHOPPING	Y	Compares carrier rates to find best option.	Selects cheapest among FedEx, UPS, DHL.
RECEIVE_FORCE_SCAN	FALSE	Requires mandatory scan when receiving inventory if TRUE.	FALSE → Receive stock without scanning.
REL_PREORD_ROUGRP_ID	PREORDER_ROUTING_01	Internal identifier for grouping pre-orders during release.	If REL_PREORD_ROUGRP_ID = PREORDER_ROUTING_01, then all pre-orders will be routed using the rules defined in the routing group PREORDER_ROUTING_01.
REJ_ITM_CC_CRT	FALSE	Creates cycle count automatically when item rejected if TRUE.	TRUE → Cycle count created on rejection.
RETURN_DEADLINE_DAYS	5	Sets customer return window in days.	Customer has 5 days from delivery to initiate return.
RF_SHIPPING_METHOD	STANDARD	Defines default method for rerouted shipments.	Rerouted shipment defaults to STANDARD.
RTN_RSTCK_FAC	WH	Default facility for restocking returned items.	All returns sent to warehouse WH.
SAVE_BILL_TO_INF	Y	Retains billing address from Shopify orders.	Billing info saved for reporting.
SHOPIFY_OIG_CHECK	Y	Validates Shopify orders are linked to correct Order Import Group (OIG).	Ensures all imported Shopify orders grouped properly.
SHOW_SHIPPING_ORDERS	FALSE	Determines if shipping orders are visible in BOPIS app.	FALSE → Store associates see only pickup orders.
DISABLE_SHIPNOW	FALSE	Disables "Ship Now" button in Fulfillment app.	TRUE → Button disabled.
DISABLE_UNPACK	FALSE	Disables "Unpack" button in Fulfillment app.	TRUE → Button disabled.
FF_COLLATERAL_REJ	FALSE	Enables/disables collateral rejection in fulfillment.	TRUE → Collateral rejection active.
FF_USE_NEW_REJ_API	FALSE	Decides whether new rejection API is used in fulfillment.	TRUE → Uses new API.
APPR_WO_PMNT_CHK	Y	Allows approval without payment check.	Y → Order approved without payment received.
AFFECT_QOH_ON_REJ	TRUE	Adjusts QOH when an order is rejected.	TRUE → QOH updated on rejection.
INV_CNT_VIEW_QOH	FALSE	Shows QOH in Inventory Count app if TRUE.	FALSE → Hide QOH, TRUE → Show QOH.

1. Create Product Catalog- A product catalog for the newly created product store needs to be created which defines which product will be sold through the created product store.

Import the following XML to create the product catalog

Create Product Ctalog

<ProdCatalog prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" catalogName="WasatchSki Catalog" useQuickAdd="Y"/> Replace "WS_CATALOG" and "WasatchSki Catalog" with the desired value for the new catalog as per your retail brand.

1. Associate product store with product catalog- After creating a product store and product catalog in HotWax Commerce, the next crucial step is to associate them. This ensures accurate mapping, allowing the correct products to be linked with the designated product store. Utilize the following XML template for creating the association:

Associate Product Catalog

<ProductStoreCatalog productStoreId="WS_STORE" prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="2”/> Adjust "WS_STORE" and "WS_CATALOG" to match the respective product store and catalog IDs.

1. Create Product Category- In HotWax Commerce, effective product management involves creating product categories, especially for handling pre-order and backorder products. The following attributes are essential for accurately defining product categories:

The following fields need to be inserted to create the product category

Attribute	Description
productCategoryId	Identifier for the product category
productCategoryTypeId	Type of the product category
categoryName	Name of the product category
description	Brief description of the product category
longDescription	Detailed description of the product category

To create a product category, import an XML file with data similar to the provided sample:

Create Product Category

<ProductCategory productCategoryId="WS_BROWSE_ROOT" productCategoryTypeId="CATALOG_CATEGORY" categoryName="WS_Browse Root" description="WS Browse Root" longDescription="Demo Catalog Primary Browse Root Category"/>

<ProductCategory productCategoryId="WS_CATALOG_SEARCH" productCategoryTypeId="SEARCH_CATEGORY" categoryName="WS Catalog Search" description="Catalog Search" longDescription="Search Products - only products in this category will show up in a search in CATALOG"/>

<ProductCategory productCategoryId="WS_PURCHASE_ALLOW" productCategoryTypeId="CATALOG_CATEGORY" categoryName="WS_Purchase Allow" longDescription="Products in this category are enabled for purchasing"/>

<ProductCategory productCategoryId="WS_VIEW_ALLOW" productCategoryTypeId="CATALOG_CATEGORY" categoryName="WS_VIEW_ALLOW" description="Products in this category are visible on web site."/>

<ProductCategory productCategoryId="WS_PREORDER_CAT" productCategoryTypeId="CATALOG_CATEGORY" categoryName="WS_PREORDER" description="Pre-order Category"/>

<ProductCategory productCategoryId="WS_BACKORDER_CAT" productCategoryTypeId="CATALOG_CATEGORY" categoryName="WS_BACKORDER" description="Backorder Category"/>

<ProductCategory productCategoryId="WS_PREODR_NT_ALW" productCategoryTypeId="CATALOG_CATEGORY" categoryName="WS Preorder Not Allow Items" description="Preorder Not Allow Items Specific Category."/>

Make sure to customize all product category IDs and names, and consider adding a company name prefix or suffix to the IDs. It's crucial not to alter any type IDs as specified in the note above. This process ensures accurate and tailored product categorization within HotWax Commerce.

1. Product Catalog and Product Category Association- Associating catalogs and categories within HotWax Commerce is a feature for effective product management. It allows users to link specific product categories to a catalog, ensuring accurate representation and organization of products.

Associate Product Category

<ProdCatalogCategory prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" productCategoryId="WS_BROWSE_ROOT" prodCatalogCategoryTypeId="PCCT_BROWSE_ROOT" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="1"/>

<ProdCatalogCategory prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" productCategoryId="WS_PURCHASE_ALLOW" prodCatalogCategoryTypeId="PCCT_PURCH_ALLW" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="2"/>

<ProdCatalogCategory prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" productCategoryId="WS_VIEW_ALLOW" prodCatalogCategoryTypeId="PCCT_VIEW_ALLW" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="3"/>

<ProdCatalogCategory prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" productCategoryId="WS_CATALOG_SEARCH" prodCatalogCategoryTypeId="PCCT_SEARCH" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="4"/>

<ProdCatalogCategory prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" productCategoryId="WS_PREORDER_CAT" prodCatalogCategoryTypeId="PCCT_PREORDR" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="5"/>

<ProdCatalogCategory prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" productCategoryId="WS_BACKORDER_CAT" prodCatalogCategoryTypeId="PCCT_BACKORDER" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="6"/>

<ProdCatalogCategory prodCatalogId="WS_CATALOG" productCategoryId="WS_PREODR_NT_ALW" prodCatalogCategoryTypeId="PCCT_PREORDR_NOT" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" sequenceNum="7"/>

In this dataset, input the previously created product catalog ID and category IDs. Maintain the existing type IDs without alterations. Set the from date in the data either as the project's go-live date or 10 days past. Additionally, verify the sequence numbers in the data for accuracy.

1. Add Default data- To ensure the seamless establishment of the product store, it's essential to integrate default data via XML import. However, moving forward, this default data will be omitted to streamline the product store creation process.

Add Default Data

<WebSite webSiteId="WS_WEBSTORE" siteName= “Wasatchski" productStoreId="WS_STORE" allowProductStoreChange="N" isDefault="N" prodCatalogId="WS_cATALOG" salesChannel="WEB_SALES_CHANNEL"/>

<Content contentId="WS_PT_TRUNK" contentTypeId="WEB_SITE_PUB_PT" contentName="Webstore Site's Publish Point" description="Root publish point for WebStore website" statusId="CTNT_PUBLISHED"/>

<WebSiteContent webSiteId="WS_WEBSTORE" contentId="WS_PT_TRUNK" webSiteContentTypeId="PUBLISH_POINT" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000"/> <Content contentId="WS_KYWRD_SEARCH" contentTypeId="DOCUMENT" statusId="CTNT_PUBLISHED" contentName="WS_Content for category decorator"/> <WebSiteContent webSiteId="WS_WEBSTORE" contentId="WS_KYWRD_SEARCH" fromDate="2022-07-01 12:00:00.000" webSiteContentTypeId="KYWRD_SEARCH"/>

These steps create the product store in HotWax Commerce. Ensure facilities that sell products of that brand are linked to the respective store. This association can be accomplished through the following steps:

• Go to the EXIM page from the hamburger menu

• Locate the facility page in the Warehouse section

• Upload the CSV file for the Facility along with the facility name and location for the WS_STORE product store. You can download the sample CSV to add the data according to the template provided.