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critical missing required attribute: gender (apparel)

Missing gender attribute

What this means

Apparel feeds must declare gender: male, female, or unisex. Google blocks apparel listings without it.

Why this happens

Same pattern as missing age_group — generic feed templates don't include the apparel-specific fields.

How to fix it

  1. Add gender to every apparel product. Acceptable values: male, female, unisex.
  2. Use 'unisex' liberally for genuinely gender-neutral products — accessories, basic tees, etc.
  3. Resubmit.

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