Overview & When to Use
What this feature does
Products & Distributors Settings provides location-specific configuration for publishers, product types, and import processes. Each store location can have different publisher availability, distributor assignments, and import settings, allowing for customized operations per location.
When to use it
When setting up different publisher availability for different store locations
When configuring which distributors to use for specific publishers
When customizing import settings for location-specific operations
Prerequisites
Multiple locations configured in your system
Admin access to settings for each location
Publisher and distributor data imported into the system
Key terms
Publisher Settings – Configuration for which publishers are available per location
Product Settings – Configuration for product types and categories per location
Import Settings – Configuration for how customer and product imports are processed per location
Location-Scoped – Settings that apply only to the selected store location
How to Use Products & Distributors Settings
Step-by-step
Configuring Publisher Settings
Go to Settings → Publishers to access publisher configuration.
Select the store location you want to configure from the location dropdown.
Use the dropdown or toggle to enable/disable publishers for the selected location.
For each enabled publisher, select the preferred distributor from the distributor dropdown.
Review the active/inactive indicators to ensure correct configuration.
Click Save to apply the publisher settings for the selected location.
Switch to other locations to configure different publisher settings as needed.
Configuring Product Settings
Go to Settings → Products to access product configuration.
Select the store location you want to configure from the location dropdown.
Configure product type settings specific to the selected location.
Set up product categories and classifications as needed.
Review and adjust any location-specific product configurations.
Click Save to apply the product settings for the selected location.
Repeat for other locations with different product requirements.
Configuring Import Settings
Go to Settings → Imports to access import configuration.
Select the store location you want to configure from the location dropdown.
Configure import settings specific to the selected location.
Set up customer import preferences and data mapping.
Configure product import settings and validation rules.
Review recent imports to check for any errors or issues.
Click Save to apply the import settings for the selected location.
Managing Location-Specific Settings
Use the location dropdown to switch between different store locations.
Configure different settings for each location based on their specific needs.
Verify that changes are scoped to the currently selected location.
Test import functionality to ensure settings are working correctly.
Review error messages and troubleshoot any configuration issues.
Document any location-specific requirements or special configurations.
What you should see
Location dropdown to select which store location to configure
Publisher enable/disable toggles with distributor selection dropdowns
Clear indicators for active/inactive publishers and product types
Import settings specific to the selected location
Recent imports section showing import history and any errors
Save buttons to apply changes for the selected location
Error messages for invalid configurations or missing required fields
Screenshot
Tips
Configure different publisher availability for different locations based on customer preferences
Assign different distributors for the same publisher at different locations if needed
Test import functionality after changing settings to ensure everything works correctly
Review recent imports regularly to catch and resolve any import errors
Document location-specific requirements for future reference
Ensure all required fields are filled before saving settings
Troubleshooting
Can't see publishers for secondary locations – Ensure the location is properly configured and has publisher data imported
Import errors without clear reason – Check that customers exist in Shopify and all required data is present
Settings not saving – Verify all required fields are filled and configurations are valid
Distributor not available in dropdown – Ensure the distributor is properly configured in the system
Import settings not applying – Verify you've selected the correct location before configuring settings