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CSV Catalog Export: Automate Product Updates

2024-02-09
6 min
Stylum AI Team

CSV Catalog Export: Automated PIM for E-commerce

PIM automation reduces product data errors by 87% and accelerates listing by 70% (Akeneo Study 2024). Intelligent CSV export transforms your e-commerce workflow.

Automated PIM: Centralize and Distribute Your Data

Product Information Management (PIM) centralizes all product information. A well-structured CSV export feeds all your sales channels simultaneously.

Data Included in Stylum AI Export

| Field | Description | Usage | |-------|-------------|-------| | SKU | Unique reference | Identification | | Product name | SEO optimized title | Marketplace titles | | Description | Marketing text | Product sheets | | Composition | Detected textile | Care, compliance | | Weight | Estimated grammage | Shipping costs | | Category | Classification | Site navigation | | Collection | Season/year | Merchandising | | Reco price | Optimized price | Pricing strategy | | SEO title | Meta title 60c | SEO | | SEO desc | Meta desc 160c | SEO | | Keywords | Associated tags | Internal search | | Image URLs | 4 view links | Multi-channel | | Status | Draft/Validated/Published | Workflow |

Available Export Formats

Standard CSV

Comma separator, UTF-8, headers included. Compatible: Excel, Google Sheets, any PIM.

Marketplace CSV

Adapted by platform:

  • Amazon: Flat file format
  • eBay: CSV turbo lister format
  • Walmart: Proprietary specifications
  • Etsy: CSV template format

JSON API

Direct integration via REST API for real-time synchronization.

| Channel | Format | Frequency | Update | |---------|--------|-----------|--------| | E-commerce site | CSV | Daily | Automatic | | Marketplaces | Specific CSV | Weekly | Manual | | ERP | JSON API | Real-time | Webhook | | Google Shopping | XML | Daily | Automatic |

Automation Workflow

Export from Stylum AI

  1. Selection: Choose collection or status
  2. Filtering: Validated products only
  3. Mapping: Field correspondence
  4. Export: File generation

Import to Destinations

Shopify

  • Admin → Products → Import
  • Automatic field mapping
  • Preview before validation

WooCommerce

  • WP All Import plugin
  • Daily scheduled import
  • Remote image management

Magento

  • Native CSV import
  • Variant management
  • Multi-language integrated

Optimal CSV Structure

SKU,Name,Description,Composition,Price,SEO_Title,SEO_Desc,Image_URL
DRS001,Beige Linen Midi Dress,"Fluid linen dress...","100% Linen",89,"Beige Linen Midi Dress | Summer 2025","Discover our...",https://...

Best Practices

  • Encoding: UTF-8 without BOM
  • Separator: Comma (,) or semicolon (;)
  • Quotes: Double for text with commas
  • Images: Absolute HTTPS URLs
  • Prices: Decimal point format (89.00)

FAQ

Q1. What export frequency is recommended?
A. Daily for the website, weekly for marketplaces. Prices may require real-time updates via API.

Q2. Are images included in the CSV?
A. No, only URLs are exported. Images remain on your CDN or Stylum AI. The CSV points to these URLs.

Q3. Can exports be scheduled automatically?
A. Yes, via Stylum API or by connecting Google Sheets (daily automatic sync).

Q4. Are custom fields exportable?
A. Yes, any field enriched in Stylum AI (ESG score, care tips, etc.) is exportable on request.

Q5. What to do in case of import error?
A. Stylum provides a validation report with error lines and correction suggestions.

Conclusion

Automated CSV export eliminates repetitive manual entry and guarantees product data consistency across all your sales channels.

Product Management

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