How to Create Shopping Lists in BigCommerce B2B Edition

What Are Shopping Lists in B2B Ecommerce?

Shopping lists serve as reusable collections of purchases.

Instead of rebuilding orders from scratch, buyers can:

Save product selections
Reorder frequently purchased items
Submit lists for approval
Collaborate internally

This creates a much more efficient procurement process.

Step-by-Step: Creating a Shopping List

Step 1: Log in to the Company Account

The junior buyer begins inside the buyer portal.

Step 2: Navigate to Shopping Lists

Inside the account dashboard:

Open Shopping Lists
Click Create New Shopping List

Step 3: Name the Shopping List

Example: January Shopping List

Buyers can also add optional descriptions. Click Save to create the list.

Adding Products to the Shopping List

Once the list exists, buyers can browse the storefront and add products. For each product:

Select quantity
Click Add to Shopping List

This allows buyers to gradually build large purchase requests.

Managing Shopping Lists

Inside the shopping list page, users can:

Review products
Add additional items
Quick-add SKUs
Bulk upload CSV files
Modify quantities

This flexibility is especially useful for companies managing high-volume orders.

Submitting Shopping Lists for Approval

Once complete, the junior buyer clicks: Submit for Approval

The shopping list is then routed to the next approver, such as:

Senior Buyer
Purchasing Manager
Account Admin

This creates a structured purchasing workflow.

Benefits of Shopping Lists in B2B Ecommerce

Faster Reordering

Customers can quickly reorder commonly purchased products.

Improved Internal Approval Workflows

Managers can review purchase requests before orders are placed.

Better Procurement Organization

Teams can organize purchases by department, project, or timeframe.

Reduced Ordering Errors

Saved lists minimize mistakes during large purchasing processes.

Final Thoughts

Shopping lists are a powerful feature inside BigCommerce B2B Edition. They help merchants create:

More efficient procurement workflows
Better customer experiences
Higher repeat purchasing rates
Streamlined approval systems

For businesses that rely on recurring orders and multi-user purchasing teams, shopping lists can dramatically improve operational efficiency.

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