Merchant Stores (Source) Configuration
This solution enhances the native Inventory Management capabilities by extending stock sources with operations-oriented features for merchants.
- Add geographic coordinates for the store location
- Designate the source as a Store Pickup Location and specify available shipping capabilities (Ship to Store, Ship from Store)
- Specify available pickup options (in-store or curbside), customized pickup instructions, and other information to communicate pickup details and instructions to customers
The terms source and merchant store location are used interchangeably. All records are inventory sources, but sources can also be merchant store locations, depending on the configuration settings.
Manage Merchant Stores configuration from the Admin: Stores > Inventory > Sources > Edit Source.
NOTEDuring the setup process, it might be necessary to flush the cache after you create sources or update existing sources.
General
| Field | Description | Scope | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
LatitudeBase Attribute: latitude | Latitudinal coordinate of the merchant store location. This required information is used in location search and map placement on the storefront experience. The value must match the exact address of the store to pass validation. | Global | Yes |
LongitudeBase Attribute: Longitude | Longitudinal coordinate of the merchant store location. This required information is used in location search and map placement on the storefront experience. The value must match the exact address of the store to pass validation. | Global | Yes |
Use as Pickup LocationBase Attribute:is_pickup_location_active | Designate the source as an available Store Pickup location. This setting determines whether the source is synchronized and displayed to visitors. | Global | No |
Enable Ship to StoreExtension Attribute: allow_ship_to_store | Configure ship-to-store capabilities at the source level. For more information, see the General Configuration option, Enable Ship To Store. | Global | No |
Enable Ship From StoreExtension Attribute: use_as_shipping_source | Configure ship-from-store capabilities at the source level. For more information, see the General Configuration option, Enable Ship From Store | Global | No |
Pickup Location configuration
| Field | Description | Scope | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
Allow In-Store PickupExtension Attribute: store_pickup_enabled | One of two pickup options. In-Store Pickup refers to the ability to allow a customer to enter the merchant store location to retrieve their order. When enabled, this option might be presented to the customer during checkout. This option also overrides the global configuration to Enable In-store Pickup that was configured on the Delivery Method for In-store Pickup | Global | No |
In-Store Pickup InstructionsExtension Attribute: store_pickup_instructions | A customizable message delivered to the customer in the Order Ready For Pickup in Store email notification. | Global | No |
Allow CurbsideExtension Attribute: curbside_enabled | One of two pickup options. Curbside delivery allows a customer to park their vehicle in a designated spot at the merchant store location. In this scenario, the order is delivered to the customer by a store associate. When enabled, this option may be presented to the customer during checkout. Also, the customer might be asked to describe their vehicle and parking spot during the Check-In process. This option also overrides the global configuration to Enable Curbside Pickup that was configured on the Delivery Method for In-store Pickup | Global | No |
Curbside InstructionsExtension Attribute: curbside_instructions | A customizable message delivered to the customer in the Order Ready For Pickup in Store email notification. | Global | No |
Estimated Pickup Lead TimeExtension Attribute: pickup_lead_time | The number of minutes required before an order is received, picked, and ready to be picked up. This information is used display estimated times for order pickup to customers on the website. Setting this option overrides the global configuration for Estimated Pickup Lead Time configured for the Delivery Method in the In-store Pickup configuration. | Global | No |
Estimated Pickup Time LabelExtension Attribute: pickup_time_label | Label that displays the number of minutes until an order is ready to be picked up. When customizing this label, you can use the code %1 to insert your Estimated Pickup Lead Time. Setting this option overrides the global configuration for Estimated Pickup Time Label configured for the Delivery Method in the In-store Pickup. | Global | No |