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Kroger API Attributes - Scheme & Kroger Family Tree Class

bbissonette — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:52:59 GMT

Good morning,

Background - experienced IM user, never used PI/VIP, trying to get a grasp on Kroger API. Recently attended both the basic and advanced seminars.

I'm trying to understand two specific fields outlined below.

Previously when adding Scheme = Kroger Class in the Classification & Identification section, several options were visible related to Produce and Meat. (Attachment "Scheme Kroger Class Selection Options" - sorry for awful quality/zoom)

Now, there is no search option or any other available information other than a blank Code field. (Attachment "Scheme Kroger Class Blank")
I cannot locate a Kroger attribute guide to understand how to classify our product, either.

GPC Brick Code: 10000045
Global Classification Category Name: Chocolate and Chocolate/Sugar Candy Combinations - Confectionery

Kroger Family Tree Class is auto-populating as 682 - Plant Care&Soil (Outdoor). The field is grey and cannot be updated. Confectionary is not a great fit with plant care/soil, although I appreciate the laugh! (Attachment: "Kroger Family Tree Class")

Please let me know if I can provide any additional information and thank you for your time and consideration.

Re: Kroger API Attributes - Scheme & Kroger Family Tree Class

Val — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:21:27 GMT

Hello @bbissonette and thank you for utilizing the customer community. Welcome.

Once you add Kroger Class for the Scheme attribute, IM should display the following:

Clicking on "Search" opens the search option, allowing us to look for the desired class or product category:

Once a Class is added, you can still click on "Search" to pull up the search option and replace the previous Class where necessary, please.

If you have a specific GTIN on which the search function is coming up as intended, please help us with the Item ID/ GTIN and we can check further if needed. I checked Item Management using Edge and Chrome today.

I hope this helps. We are here for you if needed, please. Thank you.

Re: Kroger API Attributes - Scheme & Kroger Family Tree Class

bbissonette — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:27:24 GMT

Thank you, Val! The search bar loaded and was functioning as expected. Updating Kroger Class also updated the Kroger Family Tree Class.

Re: Kroger API Attributes - Scheme & Kroger Family Tree Class

Val — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:48:56 GMT

Thank you for the update, @bbissonette, glad to hear it is working as intended now. We are here please if there is anything we may assist with. Thank you and a wonderful rest of the week ahead!