Seller SKU Creation

Efficient product listing is essential for Namshi sellers. This guide walks you through how to use the New SKUs Set-up Sheet (NIS) in Seller Lab to create and upload new products. You’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to download the template, add images and descriptions, set up product variants, update barcodes and prices, and manage stock levels. By following these steps, you can ensure your products are accurately published and easily discoverable by customers, improving your overall selling performance.

To list products in bulk, complete the New SKUs Set-up Sheet (NIS) available in your Seller Lab account by adding all required details, including images and descriptions. Once finalized, upload the sheet to Seller Lab for review and publication on Namshi.

Methods for Creating New Products

Before listing your items, you must determine which module to use. There are two available modules: FBN and FBP. Each module requires specific attributes and templates to successfully list products.

Examples:

• FBN: Update the NIS template and create your shipment.
  
  

• FBP: Update the NIS template / Warehouse Creation / Packing Material Order and the stock update template.

Downloading & Updating the NIS Sheet

Single-Size Product Creation:
This option allows you to list products that have only one size. It is suitable for items that do not offer variations in size, color, style, or material and are sold as a single standard SKU.

Multi-Size Product Creation:
This option is used for products available in different size variations. For example, a T-shirt offered in Small, Medium, and Large sizes would require a multiple-size product setup.

Downloading the Templates

1. Access the Template: Log in to Seller Lab.
   
   

2. Navigate to Imports: Go to Namshi – Imports – New Imports.
   
   

3. Choose Import Groups – Product Create/Update - Import Type – Multi-Size Product Create / Update or Single Product Create / Update
   

4. Download Template according to your category in the list.

   
   

 

NIS Template Guidelines

Applicable to both Single-Size and Multi-Size templates

The following guidelines apply to both template types when adding product content and pricing. Please ensure all required fields are completed accurately to avoid upload errors.

 Mandatory Attributes

The fields below must be completed for the template to upload successfully:

• Parent Group ID , Parent child variation , Size ( For Multisize NIS only)
  

• Partner SKU
  
  

• Partner Barcode
  
  

• Price AE
  

• Price SA
  

• Is Active AE
  

• Is Active SA

Important Notes:

• The country price depends on where you operate (UAE, KSA, or both).
  
  

• To activate a product on the website, enter 1 in the relevant "Is Active" field.
  
  

• To deactivate a product, enter 0.

Activation ensures product visibility on the website.

Creating Product Variants in Bulk

(Applicable to the Multi-Size Template Only)

To create variants, you must first define the parent–child relationship within the same sheet.

Each parent SKU and its corresponding child SKUs should be grouped under one parent using a shared Parent Group ID.

To better understand this process, let’s review how to set it up in the NIS sheet.

The section below in the NIS sheet is used to create product variants. It also indicates the required format or type of value to enter in each cell, based on the attribute listed in the top row.

First, you need to define a Parent Group ID and a Parent Child Variation. In the example below, these have already been specified.

Then you need to define the variation that each child would signify (Partner SKU - Size) , this is defined below:

1. Parent Group ID , Parent Child Variation

If your product has multiple size variations, you must use the Multi-Size template to create the product and its size variants.

The Parent Group ID is used to link the parent product with all of its child size variations.

The parent record should contain all the product information except for the SKU, barcode, and size.

Each child record should contain only the SKU, barcode, and size. The number of child records should match the number of available sizes for the product.

For the Parent Group ID, you can use a unique identifier such as StyleCode_Color or Title_Color.

Please note that every new style or a new color within the same style must have its own separate parent and child set with a unique Parent Group ID.

Each unique style or color variation should be created as a separate parent product, with its corresponding child SKUs linked using a new Parent Group ID.

2. Grouping Reference (Color Variations)

The Grouping Reference is used to link different color variations of the same style on one product page.

How to Link Color Variations:

1. Upload each color variation as a separate parent product (separate SKU).
   

2. Assign the same unique Grouping Reference to all parent SKUs that belong to the same style.
   

3. This will group the variations together, allowing customers to view all available colors on a single product page.
   

4. The Department, Category, Subcategory, and Basic Type must match correctly in order to link successfully.

   
   

3. Category & Classification Attributes

The following attributes must be selected from the dropdown menu in the template:

• Department
  
  

• Category
  
  

• Sub-Category
  
  

• Basic Type
  
  

• Age Group
  
  

• Gender
  

 Do not enter manual values in these fields. Always select from the dropdown options to prevent template rejection.

4. Product Identification Attributes

These fields define your product details. Manual entry is allowed based on your SKU information:

• Product Title (EN)
  

• Colour Name (EN)
  

• Brand

Ensure the information entered is accurate and consistent with your product specifications.

The template should be filled in English. Fields labelled "EN" and "AR" indicate where to enter each language. While providing content in both languages enhances product visibility as Arabic is optional.

Adding Images to the NIS Sheet

Google Drive:

• Upload images to a new Google Drive folder.

• Share the folder and set General Access to Anyone with the Link.

• Copy the links in CSV format and paste them into the NIS sheet.

Note that you are required to fill in all "mandatory" fields for your listings to be successfully uploaded into Catalog. This template will upload your SKU name, sizes, price, barcode and images in one template.

Saving & Uploading the NIS Sheet

Save the File

After completing the sheet, save the file in CSV or XLS format.

Upload to Seller Lab

1. Go to Imports – New Import.
   
   

2. Click Select file
   
   

3. Create import

Partner SKU Price update import

This import allows you to update price, sale price, sale start date and sale end date for your items on Namshi.com. If you wished later on to add them

This section will help you to ensure a successful import walking you through how you can update your prices.

Updating Your Price Individually

1. Log in to Seller Lab and go to Catalog.
   
   

2. Search for your SKU and click on the product to open its Product Detail Page.
   
   

3. Navigate to the Pricing tab to modify your price.
   
   

Important Notes:

• Any changes you make will be reflected immediately on the Namshi website.
  
  

• You can update:
  
  

• Price (current selling price)
  
  

• MSRP (original price before discount)
  
  

• Sale Price along with start and end dates for promotional periods.

Product detailed page view:

Price Bulk Update Steps

• From your dashboard (Home) left menu, select Imports then New Imports   

• Select Pricing and Visibility Management then Parent level pricing ( To add parent ZSKU if the variants are the same price) or Variant level pricing ( if the variants are different in price)

• Then click Download Template to download the document.

Variant-Level Pricing

The Variant-Level Pricing sheet contains two templates:

• Template to Change Price ONLY
  
  

• Template to Change Sale Price

Important: Select only one template and remove the other to ensure a successful update.

How to Use:

• Original Price Only:
  
  

• Fill in the Price field.
  
  

• Leave all other fields blank.
  

• Permanent Sale Period:
  
  

• Fill in MSRP (before discount) and Price (after discount).
  
  

• Controlled Sale Period:
  
  

• Fill in MSRP (before discount), Sale Price (discounted price during the sale period), and Price (original price to revert to after the sale ends).
  
  

• Enter Sale Start and Sale End dates in the format provided in the template.
  
  

• Make sure the dates are set in the future.
  
  

Parent Level Pricing:

The template includes all attributes in a single tab. How you fill it depends on the type of price update you want to apply:

1. Original Price Only:
   
   

• Fill in the Price field.
  
  

• Leave all other fields blank.
  
  

2. Permanent Sale Period:
   
   

• Fill in MSRP (before discount) and Price (after discount).
  
  

3. Controlled Sale Period:
   
   

• Fill in MSRP (before discount), Sale Price (discounted price during the sale period), and Price (original price to revert to after the sale ends).
  
  

• Enter Sale Start and Sale End dates in the format provided in the template.
  
  

• Make sure the dates are set in the future.
  
  

Variant Price Level Example.mp4

Parent Price Level Example.mp4

Country Visibility Update

This importer allows you to update the visibility of your SKUs across other GCC countries.

Important: Coordinate with your commercial point of contact (POC) to confirm eligibility for selling in additional GCC markets. For more details, refer to this article on becoming a GCC seller:

Update Country Visibility

1. Log in to Seller Lab and navigate to Imports.

2. Under Import Group, select Pricing and Visibility Management, then choose Country Visibility Update.

3. Download the provided template.

4. Fill in the template with the Parent ZSKU and activate visibility for the desired GCC countries by entering 1.

5. To deactivate visibility in a country, enter 0.

6. Upload the completed template to apply the changes.

Product detailed page view:

Global Crossborder Pricing

This importer allows you to set global product prices in USD for both the source and destination countries. After import, prices are automatically converted to the local currency of the destination country, VAT is applied, and necessary markups for logistics and operational costs are included.

1. Log in to Seller Lab and go to Imports.
   
   

2. Under Import Group, select Pricing and Visibility Management, then choose Global Crossborder Pricing.
   
   

3. Download the provided template.
   
   

4. Fill in the template with the Parent ZSKU or Partner SKU, and specify the source and destination countries along with MSRP and Price in USD.
   

Catalog:

Once the import process is complete, you can go to Namshi.com → Catalog Management → Catalog to view all SKUs.

If you need guidance, click Need Help to start the tutorial, which provides an overview of how to navigate the Catalog section.

You can also click on the image of any SKU to be redirected to its product details page, where you can view all content at the SKU level.

Product detailed page view:

Sizing Management & Size Guides

Namshi offers two ways to import size guides:

1. Group-Level:
   
   

• Define the size guide based on Department + Category + Gender + Age Group + Size.
  
  

• The defined size guide will apply to all products within that combination.
  
  

2. SKU-Level:
   
   

• Define the size guide at the Partner SKU level.
  
  

• This will override any previously defined group-level size guides.
  
  

How to Import Size Guides

Group-Level Definition

1. Go to the Imports page in Seller Lab via the side menu.
   
   

2. Under Import Group, select Sizing Management & Size Guides, then choose Size Guide.
   
   

3. Download the template provided.
   
   

4. Fill in the template with the size information, including measurements and/or conversions.
   
   

5. Upload the completed template to apply the size guides.

The size guide template includes the following columns:

• Age Group
  
  

• Gender
  
  

• Department
  
  

• Category
  
  

• Sub-Category (optional)
  
  

• Basic Type (optional)
  
  

• Brand
  
  

• Size Standard: Select from the dropdown (EU, Alpha, US, etc.). Options depend on the combination of Gender + Age Group + Department + Category.
  
  

• PDP Size: The product size to display on the product page.
  
  

• Measurement Unit: Required if adding measurements (e.g., cm, in).
  
  

• Measurements: Specific measurements such as waist, sleeve, length, etc.
  
  

• Conversions: Any size conversions applicable.
  

Important Notes

• When adding measurements, the Measurement Unit is mandatory.
  
  

• For a range of values, fill in both Min and Max columns.
  
  

• For a single value, enter it in the Min column.

• Measurements should use decimal points (e.g., 36.5, not 36,5).

• Size guide data should match what is listed on catalog to ensure that the size guide is reflected 

• Maximum allowed rows are 150000
  

Sku Level Size Guide

• Navigate to the Imports page in Seller Lab using the side menu.
  
  

• Under Import Group, select Sizing Management & Size Guides, then choose SKU-Level Size Guide.
  
  

• Download the provided template.
  
  

• Fill in the template with the relevant size information, including measurements and/or conversions.
  
  

• Upload the completed template to apply the size guides.

The SKU-level size guide template includes the following columns:

• Partner SKU – The unique identifier for your product.
  
  

• Size Standard – Select from the dropdown (EU, Alpha, US, etc.) to indicate the sizing system used.
  
  

• Measurement Unit – Required if you are adding measurements (e.g., cm, in).
  
  

• Measurements – Specific product dimensions such as waist, sleeve, length, etc.
  
  

• Conversions – Any applicable size conversions.

• Maximum allowed rows are 150000
  
  

   Important Notes

• When adding measurements, the Measurement Unit is mandatory.
  
  

• For a range of values, fill in both Min and Max columns.
  
  

• For a single value, enter it in the Min column.
  
  

• Measurements must use decimal points (e.g., 36.5, not 36,5).

• The size guide will be visible on the Product Detail Page (PDP), showing measurements and/or conversions for customers.
  
  

• You can track imported size guides in the Variants tab.
  
  

• A dedicated column indicates Yes/No to show whether a size guide has been added for each SKU.
  
  

• You can also view the size guide directly from this tab.

PDP to PLP Size Mapping

Size mapping aligns the PDP size (product size shown on the product detail page) with a corresponding PLP size filter option. This ensures that products appear correctly in search results when customers filter by size.

For example, a PDP size of "32" can be mapped to the PLP filter size "S" when the available filter options are S, M, L, XL.

While basic fallback rules handle automatic mapping, sellers have the option to customize these mappings by importing their own data.

How to Use

1. Select “PDP to PLP Size Map” under the Import Group titled “Sizing Management & Size Guides” in Seller Lab.
   
   

2. Download the provided template.
   
   

3. Fill out the template and upload it back to Seller Lab.
   
   

• Based on your selection of Gender, Age Group, Department, and Category, dropdown options for Size Group and PLP Size will become available.
  
  

Columns:

• Gender
  
  

• Age Group
  
  

• Department
  
  

• Category
  
  

• Sub-Category (optional)
  
  

• Brand (optional)
  
  

• Size: The product size from the PDP (e.g., 32, M, L).
  
  

• Size Group: Dropdown of valid size groups based on the combination of gender, age group, department, and category. Usually, only one option will appear.
  
  

• PLP Size: Dropdown of possible PLP sizes to map to, determined by the size group and the selected attributes.

• Once these mapping rules are set, all new SKUs will follow the same size mapping automatically.
  
  

• You can check the mapped values under the PDP Variants tab in Seller Lab.
  
  

Size mapping ensures that SKUs appear correctly when customers filter products by size in the website or app’s side menu, improving product visibility and the shopping experience.

Uploading Size Guides from Images (AI Extraction)

You can import size guides directly from images containing sizing charts instead of manually entering the data.

1. Go to the Imports page in Seller Lab via the side menu.
   
   

2. Under Import Group, select Sizing Management & Size Guides, then choose AI Size Chart Extraction.
   
   

3. Download the provided template.
   
   

4. Fill in the template with size information and the image URL.
   
   

5. Upload the completed template.
   
   

Template Columns: 

• Age Group
  
  

• Gender
  
  

• Department
  
  

• Category
  
  

• Brand
  
  

• Size Standard: Select from the dropdown (EU, Alpha, US, etc.). Options depend on the combination of Gender + Age Group + Department + Category.
  
  

• Image URL – Link to the size chart image.
  
  

   Important Notes 

 FBP Stock Update Import

This guide provides a detailed overview of updating your stock for Partner SKUs under the FBP (Fulfilled by Partner) model. It aims to help sellers efficiently manage stock updates using the upload template, with step-by-step instructions, best practices, and tips for success.

Updating Stock Individually

1. Log in to Seller Lab and go to Catalog.
   
   

2. Search for your SKU and click on the product to open its Product Detail Page.
   
   

3. Navigate to the Stock tab to update your stock quantity.
   
   

4. Enter the new stock amount under New Stock.
   
   

5. Changes will be reflected immediately on the Namshi website.
   
   

This method works best for quick, single-item stock updates.

Product detailed page view:

For updating multiple SKUs at once, you can use the FBP Stock Update Import template or the bulk import option in Seller Lab.

Bulk Stock Update Using FBP Import 

1. Go to the Imports section on your Seller Lab dashboard.
   

2. Start a New Import and select FBP Stock Update.
   

3. Download the provided template
   

Filling the Template

Enter the following details for each SKU:

1. Partner ID
2. Partner SKU
3. Warehouse Code
4. Stock Gross       
   

Note: The warehouse code is accessible under Fulfilled by Partner → Warehouse in Seller Lab.

Once completed, upload the template to update your stock in bulk

Partner Barcode Mapping

This import allows you to link barcodes to your existing Partner SKUs, helping to reduce goods receipt discrepancies. Ensure that each Partner Barcode uses a simple format with letters and numbers only—no spaces or special characters.

1. Go to the Imports section on your Seller Lab dashboard.
   
   

2. Start a New Import and select FBP Stock Update.
   
   

3. Download the Partner Barcode Mapping template.
   
   

4. Fill in the template with:
   
   

• Partner SKU
  
  

• Partner Barcode
  
  

5. Upload the completed template to update your barcodes.

Partner SKU Management

Rename Partner SKU

This importer allows you to update an existing Partner SKU by replacing it with a new value.

1. Go to the Imports section on your Seller Lab dashboard.
   
   

2. Start a New Import and select Partner SKU management
   
   

3. Download the Rename partner SKU template.

4. Provide the current Partner SKU from your catalog.
   
   

5. Enter a unique New Partner SKU that does not already exist in your catalog.
   

Once updated:

• The old Partner SKU will be fully replaced by the new value.
  
  

• The field New Partner SKU is temporary; the system will now use this value wherever Partner SKU is referenced.
  
  

Important Notes:

• The Partner SKU you are updating must exist in your catalog.
  
  

• After the update, always use the new Partner SKU in any future references.
  
  

• The system relies on Partner SKUs across multiple touchpoints, so once updated, the new SKU will automatically replace the old one in all areas.
  
  

• Because the catalog is shared between Namshi and noon, changes will reflect on both platforms.

Delete Partner SKU

This importer lets you delete an existing Partner SKU from your catalog. Please download the template provided, and fill in the partner_sku from your catalog. Once imported, the partner_sku will be permanently deleted from your catalog.

• The value in partner_sku field must exist in your catalog

• After the import, the partner_sku and all its details will be permanently deleted from your catalog

• As catalog is shared across Namshi & noon, your changes will reflect on the systems of both platforms

• You can later re-upload the original SKU.
  

Note: If you plan to reuse a SKU, The SKU will be renamed Automatically then it will be deleted 

1. Go to the Imports section on your Seller Lab dashboard.
   
   

2. Start a New Import and select Partner SKU Management.
   
   

3. Download the Delete Partner SKU template.
   
   

4. Fill in the template with the current Partner SKU from your catalog that you wish to delete.
   
   

5. Upload the completed template to remove the SKU from your catalog.