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/ Amazon::MWS::XML::Feed

NAME

Amazon::MWS::XML::Feed -- module to create XML feeds for Amazon MWS

DESCRIPTION

Extends Amazon::MWS::XML::GenericFeed and inherits its accessors/methods.

ACCESSORS

merchant_id

Required. The merchant id provided by Amazon.

products

Required. An arrayref with products objects. The objects must respond to the following methods:

as_hash

The data structure to populate the Product stanza.

METHODS

product_feed

Return a string with the product XML.

The Product feed contains descriptive information about the products in your catalog. This information allows Amazon to build a record and assign a unique identifier known as an ASIN (Amazon Standard Item Number) to each product. This feed is always the first step in submitting products to Amazon because it establishes the mapping between the seller's unique identifier (SKU) and Amazon's unique identifier (ASIN).

inventory_feed

The Inventory feed allows you to update inventory quantities (stock levels) for your items. For each item you offer only on Amazon, send the exact number you currently have in stock. If you use multiple sales channels, we recommend configuring your systems to send a value of zero once your available inventory reaches a level you specify. When the quantity is greater than zero the buy button is activated and the quantity is decremented with each order. When the quantity reaches zero, the item is no longer available for purchase on Amazon until you send a replenishment value. The inventory feed can also be used to indicate the lead-time to ship a given item. If no value is sent, the default value of two business days is used.

inventory_feed_name

price_feed

The Price feed allows you to set the current price and sale price (when applicable) for an item. The sale price is optional, but, if used, the start and end date must be provided also (so far, not implemented).

price_feed_name

image_feed

The Image feed allows you to upload various images for a product. Amazon can display several images for each product. It is in your best interest to provide several high-resolution images for each of your products so customers can make informed buying decisions.

Image Requirements

Format - photographs, not drawings
Color Model - RGB (no CMYK images)
Background - white or clear, no borders or words, no brand logos

Images should be 1000 pixels or larger in either height or width as this will enable zoom functionality on the website (zoom has proven to enhance sales). The smallest your file should be is 500 pixels on the longest side. Consistently sized images are strongly recommended.

File type - JPEG (.jpg) or GIF (.gif)
Resolution - 72 ppi
Animation - none

variants_feed

Creates variants feed.