Defining store types

To create stores, the merchant administrator must first define store types in the Business Center. Examples of store types include retail, general merchandise, warehouse, and boutique.

To define store types:

  1. Log on to the Business Center as merchant administrator.
  2. In the navigation tree, click Shop > Store Type.
  3. Click Create New.

    The Store Type Details page is displayed

  4. (Mandatory) Specify the store type.
  5. (Mandatory) Type a figure to establish the sorting order.
  6. (Mandatory) Provide the store type text in all language fields. Language fields will vary depending on the customer's installed languages.
  7. Click Create.
  8. To upload an image, click Choose File to browse and select an image from your local computer.
  9. Click Add Image.

    The image is displayed as the marker icon for the store type.

  10. Click Save.

    The new store type is displayed on the Store Type page.

    Note: After creating store types, users have the flexibility to customize the visual display of store types in the Customer Center. See "Infor e-Commerce Theme framework" in Infor e-Commerce Developer's Guide.