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Product Categories

Use product categories to organize the product catalog for both merchant operations and customer browsing.

This page has two tabs: Product Categories and Tags.

  • The Product Categories tab has two panels: a Category Groups panel (group name, description, and sort order, with Add Group, Edit, and Delete actions) and a category table with Image, Category Name, Group, Description, and Notes columns.
  • The Tags tab holds predefined product tags with Tag Name, Description, Sort Order, and Status (Active / Inactive) columns; these tags can be checked on the product form.

Common tasks​

  • create categories before adding many products — the form has Category Name (required), Category Group (optional), Description, Notes, and Image
  • group similar categories into a Category Group and order them with the Sort Order field
  • create reusable Tags that can be attached across products
  • search categories by name, then open Detail, Edit, or Delete from a row's action menu

Best practices​

  • keep names clear and merchant-friendly
  • grouping is one level deep: a category can belong to one Category Group, with no nested subcategories — avoid overlapping structures
  • review categories before launch campaigns or large imports (product Bulk Upload references categories by name)

Typical workflow​

  1. define the Category Groups and main category structure before bulk product creation
  2. create or refine categories for the real customer browsing journey
  3. assign products consistently through the Category field on the Products form
  4. review category clarity on Catalog or other public surfaces

Why categories matter​

Category changes affect:

  • dashboard organization
  • product-entry consistency — the Category field is required on every product
  • customer-facing storefront navigation
  • campaign merchandising and featured collections
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The Product Categories tab (1) holds the Category Groups panel (2) and the category table; the Group column shows each category's group. Create a category with Add Category (3).

The Product Categories tab (1) holds the Category Groups panel (2) and the category table; the Group column shows each category's group. Create a category with Add Category (3).