How to Sync Inventory Across Multiple Shopify Stores

If you own a store in Shopify, you've probably realized that managing inventory can be a real pain by now. Shopify simplifies the process of starting and managing an online store. But, when operating multiple stores, Shopify inventory management can pose challenges.

The primary issue is syncing inventory between two Shopify stores. Incorrect inventory synchronization can lead to stockouts and lost sales. Additionally, managing orders and shipping logistics between two inventories can be complex.

But with a bit of coordination, effort, and a touch of help from an inventory syncing app, you can easily keep your inventory in sync across multiple stores.

Why Should You Sync Your Inventories?

There are several key advantages to syncing Shopify inventories. These include:

• Saving time: Automate your inventory syncing and gain more time to focus on your business.
• Saving money: Avoid wasting money on unnecessary inventory purchases.
• Reducing errors: Prevent manual data entry and reduce the risk of making errors.
• More reliability: Data is backed up, secured, and more reliable than ever.

Managing Multiple Shopify Stores Manually

Here are the steps to follow when setting up Shopify's multiple inventory locations without using an inventory synchronization app.

1. Sign in to Your Store

As the owner, sign in to both stores.

2. Select Theme

Select the same theme for both stores and proceed to the "Products" section in preparation for the exportation.

3. Export CSV Files

Click "Export " from the Products page. This enables you to duplicate your product information in a suitable format for importing into another store.

4. Prepare Product Media for Import

Navigate the admin of the second store and prepare the product media for importation. This compilation should include all your products' images, videos, or other related media.

5. Import CSV Files

Finally, visit the "Products" page on the admin dashboard to import the CSV files. This will fill up your second store with the product information sourced from the first store.

If this manual process seems too complicated or time-consuming, using the Multi-store Sync Power app is a more efficient solution. The app is designed to streamline your inventory management across multiple Shopify stores. It’s less time-consuming and more convenient, allowing you to focus on what truly matters - growing your businesses.

Auto Syncing Inventory Across Multiple Shopify Stores

If you're like most Shopify store owners, you probably use more than one Shopify app to manage your inventory. But what if you could sync your inventory between all of your stores? It's now possible with Egnition's Multi-Store Sync Power app for Shopify.

Multi-Store Sync Power connects to your Shopify apps and updates inventory changes in real time. This includes adding or removing products. Here is a guide to start using the app to sync inventory across your Shopify stores:

1. Install Multi-Store Sync Power App

Begin by installing the Multi-Store Sync Power app from the Shopify App Store. Search for the app, click "Install," and follow the prompts to integrate it with your main store.

2. Synchronize Inventory

The app automatically updates Shopify sync inventory across your stores when there is a new order, refund, cancellation, or restock. You can go to settings to synchronize inventory, as shown below.

3. Synchronize Products

The Multi-Store Sync Power app allows you to sync products between Shopify stores. It updates product fields in every connected store whenever there is a change. Go to the settings for synchronizing products as shown in the screenshot below, and select which products to sync and which ones to exclude.

4. Link and Unlink Multiple Stores

The app has a flexible two-way sync for linking and unlinking stores, facilitating inventory sharing between Shopify locations. To manage this, go to store settings and select 'Unlink' under the 'Action' column to stop syncing or 'This store' to enable syncing within linked stores.

Learn more about how Multi-Store Sync Power can help you manage inventory from any store while instantly reflecting the changes in all the stores.

Final Tips on How to Sync Inventory Across Shopify Stores

When running multiple Shopify stores, stay organized and efficient with your inventory management across stores. This means tracking what's in stock, what needs to be ordered, and when items are scheduled to arrive. Here are a few tips for managing your inventory across multiple stores:

• Use separate inventories for each store: This will help you stay organized and easily track store levels effectively.
• Have a plan for ordering inventory: Understand what and when to order items to prevent stock overlaps or shortages.
• Record your inventory movement: Utilize a spreadsheet or inventory app for managing inventory levels and orders, ensuring adequate stocking across all stores.

The Future of Inventory Management

Syncing inventory across different Shopify stores manually can be time-consuming and error-prone. The Multi-store Sync Power app is a reliable solution that saves time, reduces errors, and is cost-effective. It simplifies tasks such as managing pipeline inventory and dealing with overstock and understock, freeing up time for other business tasks. So, why choose the hard way when you have the power to automate?