Ankorstore Product Search Scraper: Extract Wholesale Product Data at Scale

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What Is Ankorstore?

Ankorstore is Europe's leading B2B marketplace connecting independent retailers with thousands of brands and suppliers. It hosts millions of product listings across categories like beauty, wellness, home, fashion, and more. Retailers use it to discover inventory, compare wholesale prices, and manage orders. Manually collecting product data is impractical — the Ankorstore Product Search Scraper automates this, delivering rich product records with pricing, variants, images, and stock status in structured format.

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Overview

The Ankorstore Product Search Scraper extracts detailed product listings from Ankorstore category and search pages, converting them into clean, machine-readable records. It is built for:

• Retailers analyzing supplier inventories and pricing strategies
• Marketplace aggregators feeding product data into their platforms
• Market researchers studying wholesale trends and brand distribution
• Price comparison tools tracking wholesale cost fluctuations
• E-commerce platforms syncing supplier catalogs

Key strengths include support for paginated search results, flexible item limits per URL, and robust error handling that continues scraping even when individual URLs fail.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration with the following parameters:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://www.ankorstore.com/shop/beauty-wellness-1279/bath-shower-1280?p=2"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	Array	Product list or category page URLs from Ankorstore. Supports paginated results (e.g., ?p=2, ?p=3). Add multiple URLs to scrape different categories.
max_items_per_url	Integer	Maximum products to extract per URL. Default: 500. Use 200 for focused runs.
ignore_url_failures	Boolean	If true, scraper continues if a URL fails. Recommended for bulk operations.

Tip: Chain multiple category URLs to gather comparative data across departments (beauty, home, fashion, etc.).

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Output Format

Example output (abbreviated):

{
  "metadata": [],
  "id": 2555970,
  "uuid": "1eced5a6-1d84-6194-a282-cae8e9f75346",
  "margin": [
    "1.5_2.0"
  ],
  "retail_price": {
    "currency": "EUR",
    "amount": 895
  },
  "retail_prices": [],
  "wholesale_price": {
    "currency": "EUR",
    "amount": 0
  },
  "original_wholesale_price": {
    "currency": "EUR",
    "amount": 0
  },
  "discount_rate": 0,
  "unit_multiplier": 2,
  "tags_aggregatable": [],
  "tags": {
    "en": [
      "Organic",
      "Eco-Friendly"
    ]
  },
  "hierarchical_categories": [],
  "catalog_categories": [],
  "catalog_hierarchical_categories": [],
  "product_type": null,
  "link": "/brand/abellie-20512/gel-douche-hydratant-bio-400ml-2555970",
  "name": {
    "en": "Organic Moisturizing Shower Gel 400ml",
    "fr": "Gel Douche Hydratant Bio 400ml",
    "de": "Bio-Feuchtigkeitsduschgel 400 ml",
    "es": "Gel de ducha hidratante orgánico 400 ml",
    "it": "Gel doccia idratante biologico 400 ml"
  },
  "searchable_name": [],
  "description": {
    "en": "Enjoy a moisturizing bath with this certified organic moisturizing shower gel rich in organic French honey and organic apricot oil.\n\nSweet and fruity, this shower gel moisturizes and softens all skin types. Its notes of apricot & honey and the softness of its texture will offer you a real sweet break.\n\nThis shower gel is guaranteed free of sulfated surfactants and palm oil derivatives, ideal for respecting your skin and the planet!"
  },
  "out_of_stock": false,
  "is_new": false,
  "brand": {
    "id": 20512,
    "uuid": "1ed6b394-e573-6780-9020-567a60de2e1c",
    "name": "Abellie",
    "brand_location": {
      "lon": -1.0299930000000002,
      "lat": 47.090114
    },
    "link": "/brand/abellie-20512",
    "minimum": 10000,
    "country_code": "FR",
    "segment": "Viral",
    "source_zipcode": "49450",
    "min_lead_time": 3,
    "max_lead_time": 5,
    "is_open": true,
    "country": {
      "en": "France",
      "fr": "France",
      "de": "Frankreich",
      "es": "Francia",
      "nl": "Frankrijk",
      "it": "Francia",
      "sv": "Frankrike",
      "da": "France",
      "fi": "France",
      "pt": "France"
    },
    "opened_countries": [
      "AT",
      "BE",
      "BG",
      "HR",
      "CY",
      "DK",
      "EE",
      "FI",
      "FR",
      "GR",
      "HU",
      "IE",
      "IT",
      "LV",
      "LT",
      "LU",
      "MT",
      "NL",
      "PL",
      "PT",
      "RO",
      "SK",
      "SI",
      "ES",
      "SE",
      "CH",
      "GB"
    ],
    "images": {
      "squared": "/brands/squared/20512-47e85cecb3d857.jpg",
      "rounded": "/brands/rounded/20512-47e85cecb3e3a7.jpg",
      "large": "/brands/large/20512-47e85cecb3dfbb.jpg"
    },
    "business_events": {
      "194": {
        "id": 194,
        "discount": 0,
        "has_discount": false
      }
    },
    "business_events_eligible": [
      194
    ],
    "business_events_rankings": [],
    "location": [
      "c76",
      "r55"
    ],
    "shipping_lead_time": [
      "3_to_5"
    ],
    "brand_tags": [
      "BPG"
    ],
    "synonyms": [],
    "similar_brands": [],
    "aks_plus": []
  },
  "options": [
    {
      "id": 3527050,
      "variation": null,
      "ian": "3760343100252",
      "sku": "060169",
      "out_of_stock": false,
      "stock": {
        "id": 787094672,
        "is_always_in_stock": true,
        "inventory_policy": "deny",
        "available_quantity": null,
        "fulfillable_quantity": 0,
        "status": "in_stock"
      }
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "id": 1305571,
      "uuid": "1ed48bcb-7530-698e-bdfe-46ea5f308482",
      "sku": "060169",
      "ian": "3760343100252",
      "out_of_stock": false,
      "retail_prices": {
        "e_u_r": 895,
        "g_b_p": 764,
        "s_e_k": 9895
      },
      "retail_price": {
        "currency": "EUR",
        "amount": 895
      },
      "wholesale_price": {
        "currency": "EUR",
        "amount": 0
      },
      "stock": {
        "id": 787094672,
        "is_always_in_stock": true,
        "inventory_policy": "deny",
        "available_quantity": null,
        "fulfillable_quantity": 0,
        "status": "in_stock"
      },
      "options": [],
      "estimated_delivery": {
        "min_days": null,
        "max_days": null,
        "qualification": "normal"
      },
      "available_at": null
    }
  ],
  "images": [
    "/products/images/2555970-47d6d0e96126aa.jpg"
  ],
  "discount_event_price": {
    "currency": null,
    "amount": null
  },
  "display_name": "Gel Douche Hydratant Bio 400ml",
  "target_gender": null,
  "age_group": null,
  "data_enrichment": [],
  "available_at": null,
  "attributes": [],
  "is_ad": false,
  "storage_temperature": null,
  "aks_systems": [
    "repeat_offers"
  ],
  "estimated_delivery": {
    "min_days": null,
    "max_days": null,
    "qualification": "normal"
  },
  "ad": null,
  "from_url": "https://www.ankorstore.com/shop/beauty-wellness-1279/bath-shower-1280?p=2"
}

Each product returns a comprehensive record with 39+ fields covering pricing, inventory, variants, and branding:

Product Identification

Field	Meaning	Example
ID	Unique internal product identifier	prod_12345abc
UUID	Globally unique product identifier	550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000
Name	Product display name	"Organic Lavender Bath Bomb Set"
Searchable Name	Name optimized for search indexing	organic-lavender-bath-bomb-set
Display Name	Formatted name shown to customers	"Organic Lavender Bath Bomb Set"
Link	Direct product page URL	https://www.ankorstore.com/product/...

Pricing & Commercial Terms

Field	Meaning	Example
Retail Price	Recommended retail price to end customers	€24.99
Retail Prices	Multiple retail prices (by region/variant)	[€24.99, €22.99]
Wholesale Price	Current B2B wholesale cost	€12.50
Original Wholesale Price	Original price before discounts	€15.00
Discount Rate	Current discount percentage	16.7%
Margin	Typical profit margin for retailers	50%
Discount Event Price	Price during promotional periods	€11.50

Inventory & Availability

Field	Meaning
Out of Stock	Boolean indicating stock status
Is New	Whether this is a newly listed product
Available At	List of warehouses/locations with stock
Estimated Delivery	Expected delivery timeframe to retailers
Unit Multiplier	Minimum order quantity (MOQ)

Product Details

Field	Meaning
Description	Full product description and benefits
Product Type	Category (e.g., "Bath & Body", "Skincare")
Brand	Supplier or brand name
Tags	Searchable tags (e.g., "organic", "eco-friendly")
Tags Aggregatable	Tags suitable for filtering
Attributes	Additional product specs (size, scent, material)
Options	Customizable choices (color, fragrance variant)
Variants	Different SKUs/variations of the product

Categorization

Field	Meaning
Hierarchical Categories	Full category path (e.g., "Beauty > Bath & Body > Bath Bombs")
Catalog Categories	Supplier's internal category structure
Catalog Hierarchical Categories	Full hierarchy from supplier catalog

Targeting & Demographics

Field	Meaning
Target Gender	Intended audience (Unisex, Men, Women)
Age Group	Target age range (e.g., "18-35", "All Ages")

Media & Enrichment

Field	Meaning
Images	Array of product image URLs
Data Enrichment	Enriched metadata (certifications, compliance flags)

Operational Flags

Field	Meaning
Is Ad	Whether the listing is a paid advertisement
Ad	Ad placement details if applicable
Storage Temperature	Required storage conditions (e.g., "Room Temp", "Refrigerated")
AKS Systems	Internal Ankorstore system flags
Metadata	Additional unstructured metadata

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How to Use

1. Identify URLs — Navigate to Ankorstore category or search pages (e.g., Beauty > Bath & Shower). Copy the URL including any page parameters (?p=1, ?p=2, etc.).

2. Prepare input — Add URLs to the urls array. If scraping multiple pages of the same category, include each page URL separately:

"urls": [
     "https://www.ankorstore.com/shop/beauty-wellness-1279/bath-shower-1280?p=1",
     "https://www.ankorstore.com/shop/beauty-wellness-1279/bath-shower-1280?p=2"
   ]

3. Configure limits — Set max_items_per_url based on your needs (e.g., 200 for focused data, 500 for comprehensive catalogs).

4. Enable resilience — Set ignore_url_failures: true to skip problematic pages without interrupting the run.

5. Execute & export — Run the scraper and download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Best practices:

• Scrape during off-peak hours to minimize load on Ankorstore servers.
• Use category URLs for themed datasets (e.g., "organic beauty" across multiple suppliers).
• Combine with price monitoring tools to track wholesale margin trends over time.

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Price intelligence: Monitor wholesale pricing across suppliers and spot arbitrage opportunities
• Inventory syncing: Auto-update retail catalogs with live Ankorstore products and availability
• Competitive analysis: Compare how different brands position products and pricing in wholesale channels
• Trend spotting: Identify emerging product categories and supplier growth on the platform
• Supplier onboarding: Build databases of new vendors and their product ranges for evaluation

The Ankorstore Product Search Scraper transforms manual browsing into data-driven insights, enabling retailers to make faster sourcing decisions and marketplace operators to maintain real-time product indexes.

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Conclusion

The Ankorstore Product Search Scraper is the essential tool for anyone needing structured wholesale product data from Europe's largest B2B marketplace. With 39+ fields covering pricing, variants, stock status, and branding, it delivers the intelligence needed to optimize sourcing, pricing, and catalog management. Start scraping today and unlock competitive advantages in B2B retail.