Branches Management

Overview

Branches represent physical Toolstation store locations across different regions. The branch management system allows handling and maintaining store information through both code and the Builder CMS.

Key Features

• Centralized branch management
• Store location tracking
• Branch-specific information handling
• Integration with Builder CMS

Implementation

Via Builder CMS

The Builder CMS provides an interface to:

• Add new branches
• Update branch information
• Manage branch status
• Configure branch-specific settings

Via Code

Branch management can be handled programmatically through:

// Example of branch structure
const branch = {
  branchId: "TST001",
  name: "Toolstation Bristol",
  address: {
    street: "123 Example Street",
    city: "Bristol",
    postcode: "BS1 1AA"
  },
  status: "active"
};

Important Considerations

1. Each branch must have a unique identifier
2. Branch information should be kept up to date
3. Status changes must be properly tracked
4. Regular synchronization between CMS and code implementations

Best Practices

• Regularly validate branch data
• Maintain consistent naming conventions
• Document any branch-specific requirements
• Keep audit logs of branch modifications