Color_name (the product color) In this case, we can enter “Navy” into the color_name column.

Enter in the following information for each product listing being created (not needed for parent listings):.

Copy the follow info from the child SKU.

For most categories the parent title is the name shown at the top of the listing page.

Choose a title for the parent that also describes clearly what items are going to be listed under.

Add in -Parent to the end of the parent SKU to make it easy to find them in file feeds and in Manage Inventory (e.g.

Choose a parent name that clearly shows you what the product line is to make it easily identifiable and easy to add child SKUs to it.

Enter a parent SKU below the child item SKU.

Parent/Child Variations with a File Feed:

After uploading a few file feeds, you’ll get the hang of how to get these created quickly and easily. Variations are a great way to give customers multiple product options on one listing page. You can either upload as is or continue with the following information in order to fully create your listing with all important information. This will show the gender that this item fits on the listing page.

Scroll to the department name and enter “mens”.

Scroll to the right and enter in the item_price under the standard_price column and the quantity in the following column.

If listing with an ASIN, add the ASIN into the external_product_id column and enter “ASIN” in the external_product _id_type.If listing with a UPC, add in the UPC into the external_product_id column and enter “UPC” in the external_product _id_type.Include the product title as it will be displayed on the listing page.Enter your desired item_sku and the brand name of the product being listed.Copy and paste the feed_product_type and item_type in the same columns in the Template tab. This tab is crucial for familiarizing yourself with the required information in order to successfully submit a feed file. Open the file and go to the “Valid Values” tab. Click “Advanced” then “Generate Template” to download the template for your selected sub-category.Click on the main category for the product and click through until you find the closest sub-category and click the select button.Inventory > Add Products via Upload > click on “Download an Inventory File” tab.

The most important part of creating file feed is selecting the right category and sub-category for your product. File Feeds may feel confusing, but Macarta’s Senior Analyst Dan Logan is here to help explain how to understand file feeds for efficient catalog management on Amazon. A file feed is a bulk upload that can be done to create and update listings, as well as update parent/child ASIN relationships. One of the most tedious tasks on Amazon is uploading a file feed. Amazon 101: How to Bulk Upload with File Feeds

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