FurnisNearMe gives retailers the ability to tag which products they have available in their store—helping local shoppers see what’s ready to buy and driving more foot traffic. While retailers are expected to manage their In-Stock lineup themselves, manufacturer sales reps can step in to assist when needed.

This feature ensures that retailers you support are accurately represented on the platform, especially if they haven’t yet developed a routine for updating their shop.

There are a few scenarios where it makes sense for a sales rep to mark products as in-stock on behalf of a retailer:

• The retailer hasn’t updated their FurnishNearMe Shop recently.

• You’re working closely with the retailer to merchandise their in-stock lineup.

• The retailer has limited staff or technical resources.

• You want to help them appear in more local product searches and drive more store visits.

By keeping their In-Stock product tags current, you’re helping them improve visibility and performance on the platform.

• Retailers get better visibility
  Products tagged as in-stock are boosted in localized search results, meaning the retailer’s products are more likely to appear first when a shopper browses FurnishNearMe in their area.

• Shoppers get a better experience
  They can quickly see what’s available locally without having to dig or guess.

• You position yourself as a proactive partner
  Going beyond just taking orders is another way you can provide meaningful value to your retailers—and help them sell more of your product.

• Market feedback for manufacturers
  Seeing which products retailers keep in stock provides valuable market intelligence.

To maintain accuracy and control, there are some important boundaries in place:

• You can only mark In-Stock products from the brand(s) you represent
  You won’t have access to products from brands outside of your representation.

• You can only mark In-Stock products for retailers you are connected to
  This ensures you're supporting your own accounts and not modifying other retailer Shops.

• In-Stock status expires after 90 days
  This helps keep product listings current. You (or the retailer) can manually refresh the 90-day window or remove In-Stock tags if needed.

• Check in with your retailers regularly
  Ask if they need help keeping their Shop updated.

• Use sales visit time wisely
  While you’re in the store, confirm current in-stock items and update the Shop as needed.

• Combine with List sharing
  Tagging products as In-Stock and sharing them in a List helps the retailer visualize what to promote.

Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about marking In-Stock products for retailers your support.