What is Catalog Manager and how does it work?

What is Catalog Manager?

Catalog Manager is a tool that allows you to easily create, edit, and update all parts of your catalog by adding new items, searching for existing items, and managing item details. In other words, Catalog Manager allows you to create higher quality catalogs with an unlimited number of skus.

Here’s what’s new with Catalog Manager:

  • Item Database: Select items from our existing database to create a higher quality catalog. Items come with a pre-loaded image and item details to give your customers a better shopping experience
  • Custom Items: Add variety to your catalog with custom items, such as store brands to speciality items
  • Item Search: Use the item name or the item barcode to easily find items in your catalog or the item database
  • Manage Items: Update your store hours of operations with flexibility and ease using aisle hours

Why the switch from Menu Maker to Catalog Manager?

While Menu Maker is a familiar tool, ultimately Catalog Manager allows you to more easily keep your inventory up-to-date. With enhanced item search abilities and a large item database to select from, you can improve your catalog for an enhanced shopping experience.

Can I switch back to Menu Maker?

Merchants who previously used Menu Maker will switch to a new inventory and catalog platform. This switch will be automatic and require no effort from the merchant. Once this happens, you will not be able to switch back to Menu Maker (please note: location of the tool will not change). You’ll receive a confirmation email when you’ve been switched.

Using Catalog Manager

To access Catalog Manager, first log in to your Uber Eats Manager as usual and navigate to your store’s catalog.

Searching for an Item

Use the search bar to locate any item in your store’s catalog. Select Catalog from the options on the left side of your screen. Using the search bar, you’ll be able to enter keywords, phrases, or the item’s barcode to locate items in the Uber canonical catalog. You’ll be able to scroll through the resulting items to locate the one you want.

A sidebar on the right of your screen will display more information about the item, such as:

  • Description
  • Product Type
  • Price
  • Stock Status

Adding an Item

To add an item, log in to your Uber Eats Manager as usual and navigate to your store’s catalog.

Select Add item and search by name or barcode to find a match:

  • Selecting ‘quick view’ or selecting the item will display a drawer to view item details
  • Selecting ‘+’ allows you to add the item without viewing details

If you have searched by name and selected the item or if there is an exact barcode match, you’ll be directed to the item details page where you can add price, availability and aisle.

To add a custom item:

If a search to add an item yields no results or matches, you’ll be prompted to create a custom item and to add barcode or PLU (if applicable) when creating a custom item for future linking.

  • Select Add Item
  • Then Create Custom Item

Here, you’ll be able to edit item type, item details, and attributes and manage photos.

Editing an Item

Select the item you want to edit from your home page menu. You’ll see an option to edit item attributes in the right corner of the item name. Here you can edit item price and availability. Less frequently edited item attributes (such as nutrition facts) will be found on the item details page.

To edit custom items, choose Select Item and then Edit Item. You’ll see a full page pop-up view of the custom item for easy selection and editing. Please note, canonical item attributes aren’t available to edit.

Removing an Item

Use the search bar to locate the specific item you want to remove. Select the “X” following the item’s name to remove the item. A pop-up will appear letting you know the update was successful.

Marking Items Out of Stock

Use the search bar to locate the specific item you want to mark as out-of-stock.

A sidebar on the right of your screen will display more information about the item, such as:

  • Description
  • Product Type
  • Price
  • Stock Status

Select Stock Status to edit this field and use the dropdown bar to change the item’s status from In Stock to Out of Stock. To confirm the change you’ve made to the item, select Update Item.

Marking Aisles & Store Hours

To mark aisles:

  1. Click Stores from the left panel and then click the arrow next to the store location
  2. Click the Add button next to default hours
  3. Select the days to update hours then click Save
  4. Update holiday hours the click Save

To update aisle hours

  1. Select the Aisles tab located next to the All Items tab
  2. Once the aisles appear, select the three dots next to the aisle detail
  3. Select edit aisle and click the Edit button
  4. Select edit store hours
  5. Choose your store hours from the drop down and select update aisle.

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