Categories
Learn how to organize your inventory with categories in Resello.
Categories help you organize your inventory by type of product.
Overview
Categories group similar items together:
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Books
- Home goods
- Toys
- And more
Why Use Categories?
Organization
Quickly find items by type.
Analysis
See which categories perform best.
Filtering
Filter inventory to see specific product types.
Reporting
Generate reports by category.
Creating Categories
- Go to Settings > Categories
- Click Add Category
- Enter the category name
- Save
Category Examples
By Product Type
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Books
- Media (DVDs, games)
- Toys
- Home & Garden
- Sports & Outdoors
- Health & Beauty
- Collectibles
By Sourcing Method
- Retail Arbitrage
- Thrift Finds
- Wholesale
- Liquidation
By Condition Type
- New Items
- Used Items
- For Parts
Organizing Categories
Keep It Manageable
- Start with broad categories
- Add specific ones as needed
- Too many categories is confusing
Be Consistent
- Use the same category for similar items
- Don't create duplicate categories
- Standardize naming
Think About Reporting
- Categories you'll want to analyze together
- Groups that make sense for your business
Using Categories
When Adding Inventory
- Select the appropriate category
- Be consistent with categorization
- Use the category that best fits
For Filtering
- Filter inventory by category
- See all items of one type
- Focus on specific product areas
In Reports
- View sales by category
- Identify top-performing categories
- Understand inventory distribution
Best Practices
- Start simple - Begin with a few broad categories
- Expand as needed - Add categories when you have volume
- Be consistent - Always categorize similar items the same way
- Review regularly - Merge or split categories as your business evolves
- Consider analysis - Create categories you'll want to report on