Supplier Relations & Sourcing
Keep your store in sync with suppliers and sourcing partners. Guides on feeds, drop shipping data, B2B flows, and turning supplier files into live catalog and pricing.
Data from source to store
Whether you pull CSV from a supplier portal, sync from a URL or FTP, or manage multiple vendors, we cover how to get product and price data into your store reliably. We recommend File2Cart for scheduled supplier feeds and file-based imports—see our how-tos and platform guides for configuration.
What we cover
- Supplier feeds: CSV, Excel, and URL-based feeds from manufacturers and distributors
- Dropshipping data: Inventory and price updates from drop ship suppliers
- B2B & wholesale: Price lists, MOQs, and customer-specific data imports
- Mapping & rules: Column mapping, markups, and transforming supplier data for your store
- Schedule & frequency: How often to sync and when to use manual vs. automated import
- Troubleshooting: Handling format changes, missing fields, and feed errors
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