The export functionality allows users to retrieve product data from the PIM and transfer it to other systems, platforms, or channels for different purposes, such as publishing, reporting, or sharing with partners.

To export product data from the PIM, you can follow these steps:

1. Locate and select the "Import/Export" option.

2. On the page that appears, find and click on the "Exports" tab at the top.

3. From the list choose the export types (categories, products, attributes, groups, families or variants) .In case there isn't an appropriate export type available, you can create a new export profile by clicking the "Create Export Profile" button located at the top right. Select the required options such as Code, Label, Job, and Connector from the provided list.

4. Once you have selected the appropriate export type or created a new export profile, click on the "Export Now" button at the top right corner of the page.

5. You can monitor the progress of the export

6. After the export process finishes,to review the exported data, simply click on the entry in the list. This will open the execution details, and if necessary, you can download the generated file by clicking the "Download Generated File" button. Currently supported export formats are spreadsheets (Excel or CSV)

The export functionality in PIM provides several benefits, including:

• Channel Distribution: The export functionality enables businesses to distribute product information to various sales and marketing channels, such as e-commerce platforms, marketplaces, mobile apps, or print catalogs. This ensures consistent and up-to-date product information across multiple touchpoints.

• Integration with External Systems: The export functionality facilitates data integration with external systems, such as ERP systems, CRM platforms, or third-party applications. This enables seamless data exchange and synchronization between different systems, ensuring data consistency across the organization.

• Reporting and Analysis: Exporting product data from the PIM allows users to generate reports, perform data analysis, and gain insights into product performance, sales trends, or inventory management.

• Collaboration and Sharing: The export functionality supports sharing product information with partners, suppliers, or stakeholders who may require access to the data for collaboration, sourcing, or marketing purposes.

Overall, the export functionality in PIM empowers businesses to extract and transfer product information efficiently and accurately, enabling them to leverage the data in various systems, channels, and collaborative environments.