# How to set up a Decathlon channel

Decathlon is a online marketplace that specializes in sports gear, clothing, and equipment.

In this article, you'll learn how to set up an Decathlon channel to create, update and manage Decathlon listings in Channable.

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### <i class="fa-memo-circle-check">:memo-circle-check:</i> Before you start <a href="#h_01jkqyb7srhryyrj1whtbygzyv" id="h_01jkqyb7srhryyrj1whtbygzyv"></a>

**You'll need**

* [A Decathlon Marketplace seller account](https://dktmarketplace.retool.com/form/e0fe881b-ac02-42d3-9c68-ccfd7820ac50)
* A project in Channable with your imported products

**Good to know**

* Decathlon is a Mirakl marketplace

### Step 1: Create your Decathlon channel <a href="#h_01jtnb07byd1st1khb08qgx0b5" id="h_01jtnb07byd1st1khb08qgx0b5"></a>

1. In your Channable account, go to **Channels**.
2. Search for and select **Decathlon**.
3. Set up your channel settings:
   1. **Name:** Provide a unique name for your channel. Used to identify it within Channable.
   2. **Unique ID per item**: Select the field containing your product IDs (this is often ‘id’).
   3. **Language**, choose the language your product data is in.&#x20;
   4. **Use master rule group:** Add a master rule group or leave this empty.
   5. **Status:** Leave your API deactivated for now.
4. Click **Save**.

**Note:** You can't set up different Decathlon channels for different countries with the same connection. If you want to list in multiple regions from one Decathlon account, you'll need to set up Sales Channels.&#x20;

### Step 2: Categorize your products <a href="#h_01k8wkfsb4kmv4nsgf7pd9dqxk" id="h_01k8wkfsb4kmv4nsgf7pd9dqxk"></a>

1. Go to the **Categories** step.
2. Click on the **Manual categorization** tab.
3. Begin [assigning categories to your product data](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/categorize-products):
   1. If you have category information in an existing project field, click **Generate categories** and select it to automatically create categories using that information.
4. Map (assign) categories for all remaining uncategorized items.

### Step 3: Create rules to enrich, filter, and refine your product data <a href="#h_01k8wkfsbbjn9m01c9bhmnermn" id="h_01k8wkfsbbjn9m01c9bhmnermn"></a>

When your product data is incomplete or doesn’t match the format that Decathlon requires, you can use[ rules](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/rules-bulk-edit-and-enrich/using-rules) to tweak and optimize your product data to meet listing requirements.[ ](https://helpcenter.channable.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011132679)

1. Go to the **Rules** step.
2. Click **Create rule**.
3. Use rule templates or create a custom rule based on what you would like to adjust.&#x20;
4. Click **Save**.

For more information on how to set up a rule, or rule combinations, refer to our [rules articles](https://app.gitbook.com/s/u8whzIfip72Kvn3M1bsc/rules-bulk-edit-and-enrich/rules-in-channable).

### Step 4: Map shared attributes <a href="#id-01h7z41e0c1bfvh8npp1zms9dt" id="id-01h7z41e0c1bfvh8npp1zms9dt"></a>

1. Go to the **Build** step.
2. Map any attributes marked as **Required by marketplace**.&#x20;
3. Go over and map any remaining attributes that are relevant for your business.
4. Click **Save**.

**Tip:** Click **Auto-map fields** and our AI will automatically map attributes according to data from similar setups.

### Step 5: Map category attributes  <a href="#h_01k8wmvj95c55nb0kka92cftpj" id="h_01k8wmvj95c55nb0kka92cftpj"></a>

1. In the **Build** step, click on the **Attributes per category** tab.
2. Click on your first category.
3. Map any attributes marked as **Required by marketplace**.&#x20;
4. Go over and map any remaining attributes that are relevant for your business.
5. Click **Save**.
6. Repeat this process for your remaining categories.

### Additional information/requirements for Decathlon <a href="#h_01jfj4kv4mjb54asjx84jar89w" id="h_01jfj4kv4mjb54asjx84jar89w"></a>

**GPSR requirements**

The European Union (EU) has introduced new GPSR and DSA requirements for online platforms, including marketplaces.&#x20;

To comply with GPSR for Decathlon, you will need to do the following:

* In the **Attributes per category** tab in the **Build** step,  ensure all attributes with the prefix "**Gpsr-**" are mapped with the appropriate information per region (indicated by the country code in the field name e.g. De\_DE)

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**Sales channels**

Certain Mirakl marketplaces provide the option to define sales channels, allowing you to customize your product listings by markets/regions, such as “France” or “Italy.” This feature can be particularly useful when you want to set different prices or apply other offer data for each channel.

With a project field, you can dynamically use the **Enabled** or **Disabled** setting to adjust which products in your channel are sent to which specific sales channel. [Learn more](https://helpcenter.channable.com/hc/en-us/articles/11883675662482-Setting-up-Mirakl-sales-channels).

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**France storefronts only - Eco-contributions**

**If your company is operating in France, your company must add eco-contributions to your offers on the marketplace. You can find a list of available EPR categories** [**here**](https://helpcenter.channable.com/hc/en-us/articles/18274960385298)**.**

### Step 6: Connect to Decathlon <a href="#h_01k8wmhg481edetceba4bjvtnx" id="h_01k8wmhg481edetceba4bjvtnx"></a>

To send your listings to Decathlon, you need to connect your channel to your Mirakl Connect account. This account is provided when you sign up and are approved to list on Decathlon.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Important:** Nothing will change by linking your account - any existing listings stay exactly the same until you activate.
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1. Log in to your Mirakl Connect account.
2. In **\[your Decathlon channel]**, go to **Settings**.
3. At **Linked seller account**, click **Select seller account**.&#x20;
4. Select an existing seller account, or add a new seller account.
   1. If adding a new seller account:
      1. For **Label**: Name your seller account connection.
      2. Click **Connect with Decathlon**.&#x20;
5. We'll send you to Mirakl to log in to your Mirakl account.&#x20;

### Step 7: Activate your channel <a href="#h_01jtnb07by0ypdwwehn8zfg1by" id="h_01jtnb07by0ypdwwehn8zfg1by"></a>

Once your product listings are ready, you need to send them to Decathlon:&#x20;

1. If you haven't activated your project, go to **\[your project] > Settings** and click **Activate project**.&#x20;
2. Select the **Settings** step in **\[your Decathlon channel]** and click **Activate API**.
3. Click **Save**.
4. Click **Run now** to send your product listings to Decathlon.

### Step 8: Review and fix listing errors <a href="#h_01jtnb07by0y1kyxmqsszk7dhr" id="h_01jtnb07by0y1kyxmqsszk7dhr"></a>

Go to the **Result** step and click on the **Feedback** tab. This page displays all possible processing errors your product data has at a given moment.&#x20;

#### Resolving errors <a href="#h_01jtnb07byrg3zy1c65y4evt91" id="h_01jtnb07byrg3zy1c65y4evt91"></a>

1. In **Description**, click on the error name. This takes you to an overview of the products with that error.
2. In **ID**, click the ID number and scroll. You should see a red highlighted callout in the section where the error occurred. Hover over the callout for more information.
   1. If the error is a mapping error, click **View in build** to be directed to the attribute you need to map/re-map, which is highlighted in blue.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Tip:** Hover over <i class="fa-circle-question">:circle-question:</i> for more information on specific field requirements.
{% endhint %}

3. Resolve the error.
4. Repeat for remaining errors. When you're ready, run your channel again by clicking **Run now**.

You can check your successfully listed products in the **Successful** tab.&#x20;

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