In the era of online business, sellers are continually searching for a profitable online platform to sell their products. “The Range” is a profitable marketplace for third-party sellers.
The Range is preparing to enable third-party sellers to list their products on a new ‘marketplace’ on its website, similar to Amazon. ‘The Range Marketplace,’ aims to provide suppliers with an easy application process and eliminate a steep learning curve, allowing them to access new audiences. Third-party sellers will create and manage their own listings, paying a fee upon each product sale and receiving payment from The Range upon order fulfillment. In the Range market place, There is no set-up or subscription fee.
Range is a multi-channel retailer selling products in the home, garden, and leisure categories in the UK. However, we have observed that many sellers encounter difficulties when trying to list on “The Range”, and there are almost no resources available anywhere to assist with this process.
Here is the following easy process to list on “The Range marketplace”:
1. First you need to “Sign in” to your RANGE marketplace:
2. Now Click on the “Product Option”. From here, you need to select the category:
In this process, you can see that we are already approved for these categories. This aspect makes the marketplace interesting. If you want to list a product in a new category, you have to add it. So, for example, if your category is not listed, click on “Add Categories.” Then, select the category you need. The good thing is that it generally gets approved instantly.
As we are planning to list under “Home Furnishings,” which is already approved, let’s go back and select “Home Furnishings.” We intend to list bedding items, ranging from bedding to mattress toppers. If you want to list in other categories, it’s crucial to select the right product category.
Now, you can see that we have the option to list via form or spreadsheet. Using the form allows you to list a single item, which is relatively easy. However, We’ll demonstrate the more important method—how to list via spreadsheet.
3. Now “Download” the spreadsheet from the following interface:
It’s crucial to note that any changes should be made before row 7 in the spreadsheet. After row 7, you must provide the required information. Here, you can see that three products have already been listed earlier. If you wish to add new items without altering anything, you should remove the earlier items from the feed file. Keeping them will result in their information being updated.
However, if you intend to update attributes for these three products, you can keep them for now. Simultaneously, you need to add new items below them and provide all the necessary information. It is recommended to include as much information as possible.
Once all the required information has been added, delete the empty rows and save the file.
4. Now upload “The File”. You can see your items are successfully imported.
5. At this point, Range will take some time to review and will approve your spreadsheet. From here, You can see your items are in “Pending Approval” status. It might take at max 20 business days to update:
if you face errors – you need to cross-check with the support team to fix the error and reupload the feed again with suggested information from support team.
In Conclusion:
“The Range” presents a lucrative opportunity for third-party sellers in the online business landscape, offering a profitable marketplace without setup or subscription fees. The upcoming “Range Marketplace” aims to simplify the application process, providing a user-friendly platform similar to Amazon. With its user-friendly “Listing Items” process, The Range could become a seller’s preferred choice in future.