Merchandisers can create item slotting rules for items that are part of an upcoming launch or that will be added to the catalog over a weekend, holiday, or overnight.

All that a merchandiser needs to slot a future item is the item id. This id must match the id uploaded to Constructor. Once the item exists in Constructor, it will appear in the slotted position.

Merchandisers can slot future items for search queries, browse categories, facet pages, collections, searchandising campaigns, and recommendations.

Step 1: Create slotting rule

1. Select Workspace in the side menu of your Constructor dashboard, then select Searchandising.
2. Select + Add New Rule in the top-right corner of the page.
3. On the pop-up, choose the context for which you wish to create the rule.
   • Search: Allows you to choose a query to create a single rule for Search and Autosuggest.
   • Browse: Allows you to choose between creating a rule for Category or Facet. You will then be prompted to select the categories and/or facets.
   • Campaign: Allows you to create a rule that applies to multiple contexts, such as query results pages, categories, and facet pages.
4. Select Add Rules & Content.
5. In the Rerank section, select Slotting.

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Want to slot a future item in a recommendation pod?

You can access the searchandising menu for a specific pod from the Recommendations section of the Constructor dashboard. Select Add new in the top-right corner, then Recommendations rule. From there, select your desired pod.

Learn more here.

Step 2: Slot future item

1. Locate the position where you wish to slot the item, then hover over +Add.
2. Select + By Item.
   • Want to upload multiple items? Select the upload icon at the top of the side menu to upload a CSV file. Recommended: Download the CSV template to specify all future items and desired positions.
3. Enter the item ID. As you do, a drop-down menu will appear.
4. Select the top-most option, Add the item with id [item id].
5. A slotted placeholder will appear in the position you selected.
6. Select Add at the bottom of the side menu (or slot additional items by repeating the above steps).
7. Select Save rules in the top-right corner of the page (or add additional rules before saving).