New: Assortment Recommendations API tag fields
The Assortment Recommendations API has new tag values to help sellers understand why an item is recommended. The updated tags include BEST_SELLER, TRENDING, FIRST_MOVER, and HIGHLY_SEARCHED.
What changed
Added: Updated tag values to reflect current demand intelligence signals.
Added: Clearer recommendation context with values such as BEST_SELLER, TRENDING, FIRST_MOVER, and HIGHLY_SEARCHED. The tag logic now better reflects search trends, sales velocity, and early demand signals.
Removed: Outdated or deprecated values, such as the shoppingTrends parameter, that are being replaced with clearer demand-based classifications.
Why it matters
Clearer recommendations: Sellers can now better understand why an item is recommended.
Faster listing decisions: More specific tags help sellers evaluate and prioritize assortment opportunities.
Improved trust: Updated demand signals make recommendations more actionable and easier to use.
Next steps
- Update downstream systems to support the updated tag values.
- Avoid relying on stale or deprecated tag values for item prioritization.
- Refer to the updated Assortment Recommendations API documentation for field definitions, response examples, and validation details.