Stocky Is Shutting Down — Here's How to Migrate Without Losing Your Data

If you're still using Shopify's built-in Stocky app for inventory management, you've probably seen the notice: Stocky is shutting down on August 31, 2026.

This isn't a soft deprecation. The app will stop working entirely. Your purchase orders, supplier data, sales velocity tracking, and reorder points will disappear unless you take action.

Here's everything you need to know — and a clear migration plan.

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What's Actually Happening?

Shopify announced that Stocky, the free inventory management tool included with Shopify POS Pro, will be fully discontinued by the end of August 2026. After that date:

• ❌ The Stocky app will no longer be accessible
• ❌ All in-app purchase orders will be deleted
• ❌ Supplier records and lead times will be lost
• ❌ Sales velocity tracking and demand forecasts will stop
• ❌ Reorder point calculations will disappear

Shopify's native inventory features (quantity tracking, transfers) will continue to work, but the advanced planning tools that thousands of merchants rely on daily — those are going away.

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What Data Should You Export Right Now?

Don't wait until August. Export these now:

1. Purchase Orders

Go to Stocky → Purchase Orders → export all as CSV. This includes:

• PO numbers and dates
• Supplier details
• Line items with quantities and costs
• Receiving status

2. Supplier List

Export your complete supplier database:

• Contact info and payment terms
• Lead times per supplier
• Currency and default shipping costs

3. Inventory Data

While Shopify keeps basic quantities, Stocky's enriched data includes:

• Cost prices per variant
• Reorder points and safety stock levels
• Sales velocity calculations

4. Stock Transfers & Adjustments

If you've been using Stocky for stock transfers between locations, export the history before it's gone.

Pro tip: Create a folder on your computer called Stocky-Export-2026 and save everything there. You'll need these CSVs for whichever tool you migrate to.

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Your 4-Week Migration Plan

Here's the exact timeline we recommend:

Week 1: Export & Evaluate

• Export all Stocky data (POs, suppliers, inventory costs)
• Install your replacement app
• Import your Stocky data into the new app

Week 2: Configure & Customize

• Set up low stock alerts and reorder points
• Configure supplier details and lead times
• Create your first purchase order in the new system

Week 3: Run in Parallel

• Use both Stocky and the new app side-by-side
• Verify that reorder points match
• Check that sales velocity calculations are accurate
• Confirm PO workflow works for your team

Week 4: Full Transition

• Stop using Stocky for new POs
• Train team members on the new interface
• Set up email/Slack alerts for low stock
• Done! You're migrated.

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What to Look for in a Replacement

Based on what Stocky users actually relied on daily, here's your checklist:

Must-Have (Stocky Parity)

• ✅ Sales velocity tracking — 30/60/90-day rolling averages per SKU
• ✅ Reorder point calculation — auto-calculated based on velocity + lead time
• ✅ Purchase order management — create, send, receive POs
• ✅ Supplier management — contacts, lead times, payment terms
• ✅ Low stock alerts — email notifications when stock drops below threshold
• ✅ Cost tracking — cost price per variant, COGS visibility

Nice-to-Have (Beyond Stocky)

• 📊 Demand forecasting — AI-powered projections, not just velocity
• 📈 Inventory health score — single metric showing overall inventory health
• 📅 Reorder calendar — visual timeline of upcoming POs
• 🏆 Supplier scorecards — grade suppliers on reliability
• 📱 Barcode scanning — receive stock with your phone camera
• 🔗 Stocky CSV import — one-click migration from your exported data

Deal-Breakers to Avoid

• ❌ Apps that require minimum $99/mo — Stocky was free, you shouldn't need to 10x your costs
• ❌ No free tier — you should be able to test properly before committing
• ❌ No PO management — some "inventory apps" only do forecasting
• ❌ Complex onboarding — if it takes more than 2 days to set up, it's too complicated

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The Hidden Cost of Waiting

Here's what happens to merchants who wait until August:

1. Support queues explode. Everyone migrates at once. Response times go from hours to days.
2. Data export may break. Shopify could start deprecating Stocky features before the hard cutoff.
3. No parallel testing. You need 2-4 weeks of running both systems to catch issues. Starting in August means you're flying blind.
4. Holiday season prep. Q4 planning starts in August/September. Switching inventory tools during your busiest planning period is painful.

The best time to migrate is now. The second best time is next week.

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Start Your Migration Today

Here's the simplest path:

Step 1: Export your Stocky data (30 minutes)

Step 2: Install a replacement that supports Stocky import

Step 3: Import your data and run both side-by-side for 2 weeks

Step 4: You're done. Stocky who?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will Shopify replace Stocky with something else?

As of now, Shopify has not announced a Stocky replacement. They've improved native inventory features (transfers, quantities) but the advanced planning tools are being deprecated.

Can I export Stocky data after August 31?

No. Once the app is discontinued, your data inside Stocky will no longer be accessible. Export everything before the deadline.

What if I only use Stocky for POs?

You still need to migrate. Even if you only use purchase orders, those will be deleted when Stocky shuts down. Export your PO history and switch to an app that handles PO management.

How long does migration actually take?

For most stores: 30 minutes to export, 15 minutes to import, 2 weeks of parallel testing. The actual work is minimal — it's the parallel testing period that takes time.

What happens to my cost data?

Stocky stores cost prices that may not be in your main Shopify admin. Export these before migration. Most replacement apps can import cost data from your Stocky CSV export.