diff --git a/packages/sfcc/.env.template b/packages/sfcc/.env.template
index 7417bc8c7..a649427b2 100644
--- a/packages/sfcc/.env.template
+++ b/packages/sfcc/.env.template
@@ -1 +1,7 @@
-COMMERCE_PROVIDER=@vercel/commerce-sfcc
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+COMMERCE_PROVIDER=@vercel/commerce-sfcc
+
+SFCC_CLIENT_ID=
+SFCC_CLIENT_SECRET=
+SFCC_ORG_ID=
+SFCC_SHORT_CODE=
+SFCC_SITE_ID=
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diff --git a/packages/sfcc/README.md b/packages/sfcc/README.md
index 527f6e281..42448e18d 100644
--- a/packages/sfcc/README.md
+++ b/packages/sfcc/README.md
@@ -1,7 +1,38 @@
 # Next.js SalesForce Cloud Commerce Provider
 
+## Installation
+
+1. Copy the `.env.template` file in this directory (`/packages/sfcc`) to `/site/.env.local` in the main directory
+2. `yarn` in root folder
+3. `yarn dev` in root folder
 
 
-refrences:
-- https://github.com/SalesforceCommerceCloud/commerce-sdk-isomorphic
-- https://github.com/SalesforceCommerceCloud/commerce-sdk
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+## Features:
+```json
+{
+  "provider": "sfcc",
+  "features": {
+    "wishlist": false,
+    "cart": false,
+    "search": true,
+    "customerAuth": false,
+    "customCheckout": false
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Refrences:
+ - SDK: https://github.com/SalesforceCommerceCloud/commerce-sdk
+ - isomorphic SDK (currently not used atm): https://github.com/SalesforceCommerceCloud/commerce-sdk-isomorphic
+ - PWA Kit storefront example: https://pwa-kit.mobify-storefront.com/
+
+## Training Material and Documentation:
+For a detailed introduction into commerce clouds feature set and data setup please refer to our Training Material and Documentation:
+
+Salesforce Trailhead for B2C Commerce Cloud: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/trails/cc-overview
+Salesforce Trailhead for Development on B2C Commerce Cloud: https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/content/learn/trails/develop-for-commerce-cloud
+
+B2C Commerce Cloud Documentation:https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/index.jsp
+B2C Commerce Cloud Open Commerce API Doc: https://documentation.b2c.commercecloud.salesforce.com/DOC1/topic/com.demandware.dochelp/OCAPI/current/usage/OpenCommerceAPI.html?cp=0_15
+Developer Center for Commerce Cloud (Commerce APIs specifically): https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/commerce/commerce-api/overview
+SLAS Org Admin Setup Guide: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/commerce/commerce-api/references?meta=slas-admin:Summary
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diff --git a/packages/sfcc/src/api/endpoints/catalog/products/get-products.ts b/packages/sfcc/src/api/endpoints/catalog/products/get-products.ts
index 49d1234cf..2e286ee4c 100644
--- a/packages/sfcc/src/api/endpoints/catalog/products/get-products.ts
+++ b/packages/sfcc/src/api/endpoints/catalog/products/get-products.ts
@@ -16,6 +16,11 @@ const getProducts: ProductsEndpoint['handlers']['getProducts'] = async ({
     searchTerm = categoryId as string
   }
 
+  // set default for main category
+  if (!searchTerm) {
+    searchTerm = 'clothing'
+  }
+
   const searchClient = await sdk.getSearchClient();
   // use SDK search API for initial products
   const searchResults = await searchClient.productSearch({
diff --git a/site/.env.template b/site/.env.template
index 0ec612890..70ce9cf54 100644
--- a/site/.env.template
+++ b/site/.env.template
@@ -48,3 +48,9 @@ KIBO_API_HOST=
 
 NEXT_PUBLIC_COMMERCEJS_PUBLIC_KEY=
 NEXT_PUBLIC_COMMERCEJS_DEPLOYMENT_URL=
+
+SFCC_CLIENT_ID=
+SFCC_CLIENT_SECRET=
+SFCC_ORG_ID=
+SFCC_SHORT_CODE=
+SFCC_SITE_ID=
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