Selecting the Allow checkbox gives the user full access to the following Catalog options. If nothing is selected for the option, the user will not have access.
Selecting ALLOW gives a user the ability to setup and maintain catalogs.
Selecting ALLOW gives a user the ability to create and maintain catalog categories.
Selecting ALLOW gives a user the ability to create and maintain catalog items.
Selecting ALLOW gives a user the ability to publish inventory items to catalogs.