How to input prefixes to SKU in Update Feed?
Question:
I have to make some changes to the feeds since my current company has added vendor designations before the SKU, i.e. for Apollo, they have A-SKU. But the feeds do NOT have that designation before the SKU. They have a program that automatically looks within that vendor's files and then adds the inventory and images. Let me know how you can handle that issue.
Solution:
Store Prefix/Postfix
When the SKU in the store has more character than the SKU in the feed.
For example:
SKU in store = ABC1234
SKU in feed = 1234 Insert ABC as the store prefix
Feed Prefix/Postfix
When the SKU in the feed has more character than the SKU in store. The prefix/postfix will help you to match the extra character from the SKU in the feed.
For Example:
SKU in store = 1234
SKU in feed = XYZ1234END
Feed prefix = XYZ
Feed postfix = END
Does it handle support prefixes?
Yes, the handle does support the prefixes. For Example:
Store: meuble tele buffet tv television design pratique 2 pcs agglomere 120 cm chene et blanc brilliant 2502081/2
Prefix that can be used: HTTPS://WWW.HELLOSHOP26.FR/PRODUCTS/
Where to add a prefix in your feed setup
To add a prefix during feed setup, go to Step 2: Matching column, select the SKU column, and open the Smart Setting options. There you can enter the prefix or postfix you want to apply.
Removing unwanted prefixes
If the feed contains an unwanted prefix (for example an apostrophe ' before the SKU), removing it in the Smart Settings ensures the SKU matches the store SKU correctly and prevents updates from showing 0 updated.
Removing unwanted prefixes
If the feed contains an unwanted prefix (for example an apostrophe ' before the SKU), removing it in the Smart Settings ensures the SKU matches the store SKU correctly and prevents updates from showing 0 updated.
Updated on: 08/07/2026
Thank you!