The Stocky Export Checklist: What to Pull Before August 31, 2026
Stocky stops working after August 31, 2026. Purchase orders, stocktake history and cost data export cleanly. Suppliers do not export at all. Here is the order to do it in.
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Retail Operations
Velocity, doors, and retail partnerships. Planning for buyers who commit to volume months before the first pallet ships, and what that does to your cash.
Shopify Stocky Is Shutting Down: An Honest Guide to What Replaces It
Stocky stops working after August 31, 2026. Shopify Admin absorbed the purchase orders and transfers — but not the forecasting. An honest guide to which half you actually used, and what to do about it.
· 7 min read
How to Avoid Retail Chargebacks: Compliance Planning
Retail chargebacks can eat 5-15% of your invoice value if you're not careful. Here's how to build compliance into your operations and protect your margins.
· 7 min read
Door Count Planning: Forecasting for Retail Expansion
Growing your retail distribution is exciting—but it wreaks havoc on your demand forecast if you're not prepared. Here's how to plan inventory for retail expansion.
· 7 min read
Understanding Retail Velocity: Units Per Store Per Week
Retail velocity is the metric that determines whether you're winning or losing on the shelf. Here's how to calculate, interpret, and improve your units per store per week.
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Onboarding a New Retail Partner: Inventory Planning Checklist
Landing a new retail partner is exciting—until you realize the inventory planning complexity that comes with it. Here's your complete checklist for getting it right from day one.
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EDI for CPG Brands: What You Need to Know
EDI sounds intimidating, but it's simply the standard way retailers and suppliers exchange business documents. Here's what you actually need to know.
· 7 min read
Retail vs. DTC Inventory: Managing Different Demand Patterns
Selling through both retail and DTC channels sounds simple until you realize they operate on completely different rhythms. Here's how to manage inventory across both.
· 7 min read