What Are Categories?
In SellStack 365 Cannabis, categories are referred to internally as Taxons. They provide the core structure for product navigation in the storefront. Each product must be assigned to at least one Taxon in order to be browsable.
Categories may represent:
- Product types (e.g., Dried Flower, Edibles, Concentrates)
- Regulatory groupings (e.g., Cannabis vs. Accessories)
- Custom groupings (e.g., Staff Picks, Sale Items)
How Are Taxons Assigned?
Taxons are typically synced from Business Central 365 Cannabis, where the administrator maps a product to one or more categories. These categories are then converted into Taxons by the integration and made available for navigation in SellStack.
- If no category is assigned in the ERP, the product will not appear in any storefront category.
- Products may belong to multiple categories, but only the primary Taxon is used for URL routing and breadcrumb display.
What Are Filters?
Filters allow customers to narrow down their product browsing experience based on product or Lot attributes. These appear in the sidebar or header and update dynamically as selections are made.
Common Filter Types
- THC / CBD Range
- Brand or Producer
- Form Factor (e.g., capsule, oil, vape)
- Availability or in-stock only
- Price range
Where Do Filter Attributes Come From?
Filters can be generated from:
- Static product attributes (e.g., Brand, Category)
- Dynamic Lot attributes (e.g., THC %, Expiry Date)
Administrators can configure which attributes are filterable via the admin settings panel. This includes enabling or disabling specific Lot attributes from appearing in the filter UI.
Best Practices
- Ensure each product is assigned at least one meaningful Taxon
- Group Taxons thoughtfully to reduce customer friction
- Limit filters to attributes that customers understand and use
- Avoid overly complex nesting unless needed (e.g., Category > Subcategory > Form)
