DBC: Vendors > Vendor List
The Vendor List is your central hub for managing the vendors assigned to items within DB Commerce. This is where you can view all vendors currently configured for your distributor, add new vendors as needed, and access individual vendor settings. Keep in mind that this list only reflects vendors set up within DB Commerce — it is not a full reflection of every vendor in your back-office system. From here, administrators can quickly search and locate any vendor, check their contact and transmission details, and navigate directly to a vendor's overview page to make updates.
All vendors configured for your distributor in DB Commerce will appear in the Vendor List. Note that this list does not include every vendor in your back-office system — only those set up within DB Commerce.
Adding a Vendor
Clicking the "+" icon in the upper-right corner will open a modal prompting you to enter a vendor name. Once the name is entered and Add is clicked, you will be taken directly to the Vendor Overview page for that vendor, where you can fill in all of the relevant details such as contact information, vendor code, and transmission settings.
Filtering the List
By default, the list displays only Active vendors. To view all vendors regardless of status, click the All toggle next to the Active button. You can also use the search bar to filter by keywords such as a vendor name or email address.
List Columns
The list is sorted alphabetically by Vendor Name and includes the following columns:
- Vendor Name — The name of the vendor as configured in DB Commerce.
- Vendor Code — The internal code associated with the vendor.
- Primary Email — The main contact email address for the vendor.
- FTP Enabled — Indicates whether FTP transmission is enabled for the vendor (Yes/No).
Editing a Vendor
Hover over any row to reveal an Edit icon. Clicking it — or double-clicking the row — will take you to the Vendor Overview page, where you can view and modify the vendor's settings.
Deactivating a Vendor
Hover over any vendor row to reveal the Lightbulb icon, then click it to deactivate the vendor. Inactive vendors remain visible in the All tab, displayed in light gray.
Note: Vendors with one or more assigned items cannot be deactivated. Attempting to do so will display a warning message. While inactive, a vendor cannot be associated with any items and will not appear as an option when assigning vendors in Item Maintenance (Simple, Template, and Promo items).
Enabling a Vendor
To reactivate a vendor, navigate to the All tab and hover over the inactive vendor row to reveal the Lightbulb icon. Click it to re-enable the vendor. Once reactivated, the vendor will be available for selection again in Item Maintenance (Simple, Template, and Promo items).