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⬅ Stage 1: offer creation

Stage 3: specification enrichment ➡

DATA INTEGRATION STAGE 2

Product creation/New assortment

The aim of the second integration stage is to map their full range by expanding the master data. Additional product data is needed for the realisation. They serve to clearly identify, categorise and present the products so that they can be purchased by the end customer.

The new files or required extensions are documented in this chapter.

Note

A prerequisite for the implementation of stage 2: product creation is a completed and productive stage 1!

⬅ Back to stage 1: offer creation and allocation

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DATA STRUCTURE

In addition to the existing offer data, further aspects are now added to the master data as well as the media for the products. We recommend preparing the media in another separate file.

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The provider key is the unique article number for an article of the supplier/retailer/provider. It is used as an identification number and must be included in all files supplied.

DATA FORMAT

We offer various file formats for data preparation. Select the standard suitable for your application and note the file structure requirements in the following overview. We recommend the CSV standard for automated data preparation, while XLSX files are more suitable for manual interventions in the files.

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NOTES ON DOCUMENTATION

The documentation of the data structure contains technical terms and notes in various places. These are central to correct data preparation and - if correctly implemented in the files - simplify technical integration enormously. You will find more detailed explanations and examples in the table below.

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DATA STRUCTURE PRODUCTDATA

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General notes on the ProductData

  • File name: ProductData_[ProviderName]. [FILE FORMAT] (Eg: ProductData_digitecgalaxus.csv)

  • Transmission frequency: every 24 hours (optimal: every 12 hours)

Note

Information marked 🔁 with is already listed in the master data stage 1. The remaining master data listed here can be regarded as an extension of the existing data

Use the following CSV-sample

Use the following XLSX-sample

Minimal criteria: ProductData

Header

Data type

Designation

Description

ProviderKey

Str(10050)
ASCII 32-126

🔁 Partner specific item number

Unique identification number of the partner item

Info

  • The item numbers must be unique. Duplicates are not permitted.

  • We expect only characters in the range ASCII 32-126

Gtin

Int(8)
Int(12)
Int(13)
Int(14)


🔁 EAN/GTIN code of the article

Unique and globally valid identification number of the article. The following data structures are permitted within the GTIN family:

  • GTIN-12 (UPC), GTIN-13 (EAN-13, ISSN, ISBN), GTIN-14 (EAN/UCC-128 or ITF-14), GTIN-8 (EAN-8)

Info

  • The EAN/GTIN forms the basis for our automated allocation and product creation processes. Therefore, request GTINs for your products for a smooth data transfer: GS1 Switzerland: Request barcode, GS1 Germany: Request barcode

  • The EAN/GTINs must be unique and globally valid. Duplicates are not permitted.

  • The EAN/GTIN must be visible on the retail packaging.

  • Further information on Gtins and GS1 at: http://gtin.info

  • or GS1 Switzerland.

BrandName

Str(100)

🔁 Brand / Publisher

Manufacturer's brand of the item.

Info

Products can only be created/processed with an associated mark.

CategoryGroup_[index]

Str(200)

Category groups of the article

The category groups, starting with the highest level CategoryGroup _1, together form a category family tree that assigns the item hierarchically.

Info

  • "index" - Consecutive numbering of the CategoryGroups, E.g.: CategoryGroup_1, CategoryGroup_2, CategoryGroup_3, …

  • The category groups are not mandatory if the product categories (see ProductCategory) are complete and clearly assignable.

ProductCategory

Str(200)

Product category of the article

The product category is the deepest (most detailed) level of all categories.

Info

  • The Digitec Galaxus category structure is available for download here:

    View file
    name20231101_Kategorien_DE_EN.xlsx

  • It is not mandatory to name the categories in the data transmission exactly the same as Digitec Galaxus. A partner-specific categorisation can also be used, from which Digitec Galaxus will automatically create a category matching.

  • For the preparation of product specifications (also known as product attributes) 3 Data Preparation Stage 3, a property structure per ProductCategory can be provided on request.

Weight_[unit]

Dec(8,4)

Packaging weight [mg,g,kg]

Packaging weight: Product weight plus original packaging of a retail package.

Info

  • Items without weight are categorically excluded for EU hub merchants

  • "unit" - mögliche Einheiten: mg (Milligramm), g (Gramm), kg (Kilogramm)

ProductTitle_de

Str(100)

German article/product name

Cleaned name of the item for the German-speaking region. Product names must be uniform and cleansed of specifications.

Info

  • The provieded product title will be used as title in german.

  • The quality of the product names is crucial for a consistent appearance in the online shop and the buyability of the products. Please note our guidelines on data quality.

Supplementary minimum criteria for EU hub partners: ProductData

Header

Data type

Designation

Description

TARICCode

Int(6-11) od. Str(14)

Commodity code (TARIC) for the EU

TARIC database, normally consists of 11 characters (without spaces) or 14 characters (with spaces), e.g. "49019900009" or "4901 9900 00 9".

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The validation of the content only allows optional spaces. Other special characters are not allowed. Tariccodes with less than 11 characters are padded with zeros at the end (right).

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CountryOfOrigin

Str(2)

Country of origin

Origin (country of production) of the delivered item.

Info

CountryOfOrigin is Standard ISO 3166 ALPHA-2, E.g.: CH, DE

Supplementary criteria for optimising data quality: ProdcutData

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Header

Data type

Designation

Description

ManufacturerKey

Str(4-50)

Manufacturer number of the article

Unique identification number of the manufacturer of a product. Manufacturer numbers must be unique within the same brand/manufacturer.

Info

  • Manufacturer numbers must contain at least four characters.

  • Duplicate manufacturer number-brand combinations are categorically excluded.

Length_[unit]

Dec(8,4)

Packing length

Width of the original packaging

Info

"unit" - possible units: mm (millimeter), cm (centimeter), m (meter)

Width_[unit]

Dec(8,4)

Packaging width

Width of the original packaging

Info

"unit" - possible units: mm (millimeter), cm (centimeter), m (meter)

Height_[unit]

Dec(8,4)

Packing height

Height of the original packaging

Info

"unit" - possible units: mm (millimeter), cm (centimeter), m (meter)

ReleaseDate_[country]

Date

Publication date

Date information for new publications. The date is displayed in the shop.

Info

"country" based on standard ISO 3166 ALPHA-2, e.g. ReleaseDate_CH

TARESCode

Str(9)

Swiss customs tariff number (TARES)

TARES database, e.g. "12345678" od. "1234.5678"

Info

  • The validation of the content only allows the optional character "." (dot). Other special characters are not allowed

  • Regex for validation: /^([0-9]{4})\.?([0-9]{4})$/

WEEENumber

Str(10)

WEEE Number

e.g. “DE12345678”

Info

  • Only transmit valid WEEE numbers. If the partner deregisters from the EAR register (market exit), the number may no longer be transmitted.

  • If more than one WEEE number are maintained, the most recent number should be transmitted.

VariantName

Str(100)

Family name/variant name

Unique identification for items that belong together. Digitec Galaxus uses this information to create product variants

Info

It is recommended to use the ProductTitle without additions as this is already identical for many products with variants

ProductTitle_[language]

Str(100)

Item name/Product name [en,fr,it]

Cleaned name of the item in a complementary language English, French or Italian. Product names must be consistent and cleansed of specifications.

Info

  • The quality of the product names is crucial for a consistent appearance in the online shop and the buyability of the products. Please note our guidelines on data quality.

  • "language" based on standard ISO 639-1, e.g. ProductTitle_en, ProductTitle_fr, ProductTitle_it

LongDescription_[language]

Str(4000)

Detailed description of the article [de,en,fr,it].

Detailed description of the item with relevant information about the product such as size, material, age range, special features, technical specifications, shape, pattern, fabric type, design).

Info

  • The quality of the product description is crucial for a consistent appearance in the online shop and the buyability of the products. Please note our guidelines on data quality.

  • The product description is kept general and does not contain any advertising texts or partner-specific information.

  • Web links and bullet points are not allowed.

  • One of the languages German, English, French or Italian is compulsory.

    "language" based on ISO 639-1 standard, e.g. LongDescription_en, LongDescription_fr

Composition_[language]

Str(4000)

Composition [de,en,fr,it]

Description of the composition or ingredients of a product. These are required by law for specific product groups, i.e. they are compliance-relevant.

Info

  • These are e.g.:

    • List of ingredients (all ingredients contained in a food must be listed)

    • Allergy declaration (ingredients and the products made from them that may cause allergies or other adverse reactions must be specifically identified)

    • Ingredients (e.g. perfume)

  • The quality of the product names is crucial for a consistent appearance in the online shop and the buyability of the products. Please note our guidelines on data quality.

  • “language” based on ISO 639-1, e.g. Composition_de, Composition_en, Composition_fr

Application_[language]

Str(4000)

Application [de,en,fr,it]

Description of the application of a product. These are required by law for specific product groups, i.e. they are compliance-relevant.

Info

  • This applies to the following product groups:

    • Medical devices

    • Medicine

  • The quality of the product names is crucial for a consistent appearance in the online shop and the buyability of the products. Please note our guidelines on data quality.

  • “language” based on ISO 639-1, e.g. Application_de, Application_en, Application_fr

Optional criteria for future optimisation of ProductData

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Note

The following information cannot be processed at the moment. However, we are constantly optimising our technical systems and will expand the information processing for corresponding fields in due course. Supplying the information in the data files helps us to better assess the relevance and prioritisation of future extensions.

Header

Data type

Designation

Description

WarrantyPeriod

Int(3)

Warranty period

Service case type: Warranty. Manufacturer's specifications. (in months)

DeadOnArrivalPeriod

Int(3)

DOA deadline

Service case type: DOA (Dead on Arrival). Manufacturer's specifications. (in days)

Info

A DOA case is considered to be all directly recognisable defects in the product that already existed at the time of delivery to the end customer or that occur within the specified DOA period.

ReturnType

Int(1)

Return type

1: BringIn, 2: OnSite, 3: PickUpAndReturn / manufacturer's information

MinimumAge_[country]

Int(2)

Legal age limit

Legal age limit (in years)

Info

"country" based on standard ISO 3166 ALPHA-2, Bsp: MinimumAge_DE

NutritionalValue_language

Str(4000)

Nutrition labelling

Nutritional values in continuous text form

ProductRemark

Int(2)

Product remarks

1: small parts, 2: assorted colours, 3: biocidal products, 4: plant protection products, 5: electrical safety, 6: delivery of tyres, 7 animal encolusre, 8: CO2 Emissions

Info

Product information is displayed in the shop on the product page.

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FILE STRUCTURE MEDIA DATA

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General information on the Media Data

  • File name: MediaData_[ProviderName]. [FILE FORMAT] (Ex: MediaData_digitecgalaxus.csv)

  • Transmission frequency: every 48 hours (optimal: every 24 hours)

Use the following CSV-sample

Use the following XLSX-sample

Minimal criteria: Media Data

Header

Data type

Designation

Description

ProviderKey

Str(10050)
ASCII 32-126

Partner specific item number

Unique identification number of the partner item

Info

  • The item numbers must be unique. Duplicates are not permitted.

  • We expect only characters in the range ASCII 32-126

MainImageURL

Str(300)

First image link (HTTPS)

Cropped product image with white background, preferably frontal view. The longest edge of the images must be at least 600px (without border around the product). The size of 8 MB per image must not be exceeded.

Info

  • The URL must be freely accessible.

  • The formats JPG, JPEG and PNG are supported.

  • Qualitative requirements, please observe data quality guidelines.

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titleYou cannot generate image links yourself? No problem!

Below you will find a selection of tools that enable you to do this:

https://imageshack.com/

https://imgur.com/

https://i-converter.com/files/jpg-to-url

https://app.photobucket.com/explore

https://postimages.org/

Digitec Galaxus recommends the tools mentioned above. However, there are no agreements or special conditions for the platforms mentioned.

ImageURL_[index]

Str(300)

Additional image links (HTTPS)

One link per column. The link must be freely accessible. JPG, JPEG and PNG are supported. The longest edge of the images must be at least 600px (without border around the product). The size of 8 MB per image must not be exceeded.

Info

  • The URL must be freely accessible.

  • The formats JPG, JPEG and PNG are supported.

  • Qualitative requirements, please observe data quality guidelines..

  • "index" - Consecutive numbering of the images

  • E.g.: MainImageURL, ImageURL_1, ImageURL _2, ImageURL _3, …, ImageURL_n

Supplementary criteria: MediaData

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Header

Data type

Designation

Description

ProductLink_[language]_[index]

Str(300)

Product links (HTTPS)

EOne link per column. Product links can point to manufacturer pages, product reviews, etc.

Info

  • ·        Links to resale platforms and other online shops are prohibited.

  • "language" based on standard ISO 639-1

  • "index" - Consecutive numbering for multiple URLs in the same language.

  • E.g.: ProductLink_de_1, ProductLink_de_2, ProductLink_en_1, ProductLink_en_2,  ...

Declaration Media in MediaData

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Header

Data type

Designation

Description

EnergyLabel

Str(300)

Energy label Image link (HTTPS)

One link per column and indication of energy efficiency class.

Info

SafetyDataSheet

Str(300)

Safety data sheet
Document link (HTTPS)

Product specific safety data sheet

Optional criteria: MediaData

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Note

The following information cannot be processed at the moment. However, we are constantly optimising our technical systems and will expand the information processing for corresponding fields in due course. Supplying the information in the data files helps us to better assess the relevance and prioritisation of future extensions.

Header

Data type

Designation

Description

ProductShopURL

Str(300)

Product link(HTTPS)

Direct link to the offer in the partner's online shop

DocumentURL_[language]_[index]

Str(300)

Documents links (HTTPS)

One link per column. Document links can include instructions for use, size tables, safety data sheets, etc.

Info

  • "language" based on Standard ISO 639-1

  • "index" - Consecutive numbering for multiple URLs in the same language.

  • E.g.: DocumentURL_de_1, DocumentURL_de_2, DocumentURL_en_1, DocumentURL_en_2,  ...

VideoURL_[language]_[index]

Str(300)

Video links (HTTPS)

One link per column. Currently only YouTube and Vimeo video links are supported.

Info

  • Only official videos from the manufacturer are used (copyright). We do not show violence for advertising purposes, neither on animals nor on humans

  • "language" based on Standard ISO 639-1

  • "index" - Consecutive numbering for multiple URLs in the same language

  • E.g.: VideoURL_de_1, VideoURL_de_2, VideoURL_en_1, VideoURL_en_2,  ...

CustomsDocumentType_[country]

Str(300)

Customs document type

Info

  • "country" - in the ISO 3166 ALPHA-2 standard, e.g. CustomsDocumentType_DE

  • Example of a customs document type: "3LLC.N.O.R.N.R. O.A18".

CustomsDocumentURL_[country]

Str(300)

Customs document link (HTTPS)

One link per column

Info

  • "country" - based on Standard ISO 3166 ALPHA-2, E.g.: CustomsDocumentURL_DE

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Stage 3: specification enrichment ➡