The problem
What gets in the way
Several listings can sell the same physical item and make each listing look independently stocked.
Practical answer
What you can do
Choose the product that represents the item you physically count, then connect the related listings to it.
- Review the proposed stock relationship
- Check incomplete stock information before enabling updates
- Keep each Shopify listing visible to customers
Kaijuu
How Kaijuu helps
Kaijuu helps you connect different Shopify listings to the one physical item they use, without changing the customer-facing products.
Business example
Two cushion listings use one shelf quantity
The Classic Cushion and Coastal Cushion listings represent the same boxed navy cushion. Five sales draw from eight physical cushions.
| Listing | Ordered | Shared stock used |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Cushion | 3 | 3 |
| Coastal Cushion | 2 | 2 |
| Physical cushions remaining | — | 3 |
- Choose the boxed cushion as the stock source
- Connect both listings to that product
- Review the shared quantity before enabling stock updates
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Does connecting two products update stock immediately?
No. Saving the connection does not change inventory. Stock updates are a separate setting that you choose to enable.
Can one listing use several stock sources?
No. Each related listing connects to one different stock source at a quantity of one.
Can any Shopify merchant install Kaijuu today?
Availability details will be shared here when Kaijuu opens to merchants.