One Order Manager Data File with Many Stores vs. Many Data Files with One Store Each

Overview

• Merchants with multiple stores should consider whether to set up one Order Manager data file with many stores (or shopping carts) or one data file per store (orshopping cart).
• Generally speaking, if the stores share inventory, set up multiple stores in one data file.
• If the stores are separate independent businesses, set up one data file per store.
• If you need to report on each store or shopping cart separately, you may need to build custom reports if you maintain them all in one data file.
• The number of standard reports by shopping cart id is limited.
• Refer to the Resources section of our Web site for third party assistance with custom reports.