Shoprite Parser Spider

The Shoprite Parser Spider is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product information from Shoprite's online store. It efficiently scrapes product data such as titles, prices, images, and variants from specified URLs, enabling seamless data collection for various applications. This tool is ideal for businesses and researchers needing reliable, structured data from one of the leading grocery retailers in the US.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures key product details including breadcrumbs, titles, prices, unit prices, variants, images, and attributes.
• Multi-URL Support: Processes multiple product URLs in a single run for batch scraping.
• Proxy Integration: Utilizes residential proxies to ensure reliable access and avoid IP blocks.
• Structured Output: Delivers clean, JSON-formatted data ready for integration into databases or analysis tools.
• High Performance: Optimized for speed and efficiency, handling large volumes of data without compromising quality.
• Error Resilience: Built-in handling for common scraping challenges like dynamic content and rate limits.
• Apify Ecosystem Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with Apify's platform for scheduling, monitoring, and exporting results.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes	A list of URLs to scrape product data from. Each URL should point to a specific Shoprite product page.	["https://www.shoprite.com/sm/pickup/rsid/3000/product/00050000756223"]
proxy	object	No	Proxy configuration for the spider, including options to use Apify Proxy with residential groups and country selection.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"], "apifyProxyCountry": "US"}

Example Usage

To run the Shoprite Parser Spider, provide input parameters in JSON format. Below is an example input:

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.shoprite.com/sm/pickup/rsid/3000/product/00050000756223"
  ],
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US"
  }
}

The Actor will output structured JSON data like this:

[
  {
    "breadcrumbs": [
      "Beverages",
      "Coffee",
      "Coffee Creamers"
    ],
    "title": "Nestlé Coffee Mate French Vanilla Cold Foam Creamer, 14 oz",
    "price": "",
    "unit_price": "$0.43/oz",
    "variants": [
      "14 Ounces",
      "14 Ounces"
    ],
    "image": "https://assets.wakefern.com/is/image/wakefern/5000075622-001?$Mi9Product_zoom$",
    "add_to_cart": "Submit search query",
    "gallery_image": "https://assets.wakefern.com/is/image/wakefern/5000075622-001?$Mi9Product_detail$",
    "gallery_srcset": "https://assets.wakefern.com/is/image/wakefern/5000075622-001?$Mi9Product_cell$ 200w,https://assets.wakefern.com/is/image/wakefern/5000075622-001?$Mi9Product_detail$ 500w",
    "attributes": []
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather product data to analyze trends, pricing strategies, and consumer preferences in the grocery sector.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' offerings on Shoprite to inform product development and marketing decisions.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and unit prices for dynamic pricing strategies or cost management.
• Content Aggregation: Collect product images, descriptions, and variants for e-commerce platforms or catalogs.
• Academic Research: Support studies on consumer behavior, retail economics, or supply chain analysis with real-time data.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into workflows for inventory management, reporting, or automated alerts.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Shoprite Parser Spider" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a scraped product. Key fields include:

• breadcrumbs: Array of category paths for navigation.
• title: Product name.
• price: Current price (may be empty if not available).
• unit_price: Price per unit (e.g., "$0.43/oz").
• variants: List of available product variants or sizes.
• image: Main product image URL.
• add_to_cart: Action text or button info.
• gallery_image and gallery_srcset: Additional image URLs and responsive sources.
• attributes: Any extra product attributes (often empty).

Data is structured for easy parsing and integration.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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