To allow a Seller to create a hosted store.
A Seller can use the Store Creation wizard to create their own hosted store. The Seller provides information, such as store name, default language and currency, fulfillment centers, and payment methods. When the Seller finishes using the wizard, they can use the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator to complete the set up of their store.
Business Edition
Task | Description | Role |
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Open store |
Open the store to make the online store available to customers, so they can browse the products and place orders. |
Seller |
Resume store |
The Channel Manager can resume operation of the store to allow the Seller to make their store available to customers. |
Channel Manager |
Create store |
Use the Store Creation wizard within the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator to create an online store. The store can resell products from the hub's catalog (channel, hosting or supplier hub). The store has the option to use their own catalog, or to use both the hub's catalog and their own. |
Seller |
Set up store |
Use the WebSphere Commerce Accelerator to set up and configure the store. Manage administrative tasks for the store by using the tasks offered under the Store menu:
Exploit a variety of marketing strategies for the store by using the tasks within the Marketing menu:
Manage merchandise offered at the store by using the tasks under the Merchandising menu:
Ensure the customers always come first when dealing with the store by using the tasks under the Operations menu:
Track and manage your business with reports (such as inventory or order management) that you can request and view within the Reports menu. |
Seller |
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