Why did Shopify retire Stocky?

Shopify retired Stocky as part of its broader strategy to focus on its core commerce platform and leave specialised inventory management to dedicated third-party apps in the Shopify App Store. Shopify gave merchants advance notice of the retirement and provided guidance on transitioning to third-party alternatives. The shutdown was effective August 2026.

When was Stocky shut down?

Shopify officially retired Stocky in August 2026. After the retirement date, merchants could no longer access the Stocky interface or use its features. Purchase orders, supplier records, and replenishment suggestions created in Stocky were no longer accessible. Merchants who had not migrated before the shutdown faced the most disruptive transition.

What features did Stocky have?

Stocky's core feature set included: purchase order creation and management (with the ability to email POs to suppliers), a basic supplier contact database, inventory receiving workflows tied to open POs, low stock and reorder point alerts, and basic replenishment suggestions based on sales velocity. Stocky did not include formal inventory transfer management, multi-location reorder point automation, or advanced forecasting.

What should I look for in a Stocky alternative?

A Stocky replacement should match Stocky's core capabilities at minimum: purchase order management with a structured lifecycle (draft → sent → received), a supplier database with product assignment, and reorder point monitoring with alerts. Beyond Stocky's feature set, the best alternatives also offer: formal inventory transfer orders, per-location reorder points for multi-location merchants, demand forecasting, and active product development. Shopify-native integration quality is also critical — the app should sync in real time, not via scheduled batches.

How is Supremo different from Stocky?

Supremo covers all of Stocky's core functionality — purchase orders, supplier management, reorder suggestions, and inventory receiving — while adding capabilities Stocky never offered: formal inventory transfer orders with transit tracking, per-location reorder point automation, and a modern interface designed for speed. Unlike Stocky, Supremo is an actively developed product with a published roadmap, not a maintained-but-static feature set.

Will I lose my Stocky data when migrating?

Historical Stocky data (closed purchase orders, old receiving records) is not automatically portable to a new system. Before the shutdown, merchants who exported their Stocky data preserved the historical record for reference. Going forward, all new purchasing activity is managed in the replacement system. Products and suppliers are re-created in the new system using data from Shopify (products) and exported supplier records.

How long does it take to migrate from Stocky?

A well-planned migration takes 3–6 weeks: 1–2 weeks for preparation (exporting Stocky data, reviewing supplier records, selecting a replacement), 1 week for initial setup (importing products, adding supplier records, configuring reorder points), 2 weeks of parallel operation (using the new system for new POs while validating data accuracy), and 1 week for cutover and optimisation. Merchants who skip the parallel operation phase typically encounter inventory discrepancies they spend weeks correcting afterward.

Does Supremo have a free plan like Stocky?

Yes. Supremo has a free plan available on the Shopify App Store. The free plan includes core functionality: purchase orders, supplier management, and reorder point monitoring. Paid plans unlock additional features for higher-volume or more complex operations. Unlike Stocky, which was free as an embedded Shopify tool, Supremo is a standalone app — but the free plan covers the use cases that Stocky's core tier served.

Migration Guide

Stocky Alternative: What to Use After Shopify Retired Stocky

Shopify retired Stocky in August 2026. This guide covers what Stocky offered, what to look for in a replacement, how to evaluate alternatives, and how to migrate in 3–6 weeks.

Abhishek Pandey · July 14, 2026

Stocky shutdown — what happened

Shopify built Stocky as a free inventory management tool available to merchants through the Shopify App Store. For years, it served as the default starting point for Shopify merchants who needed more than basic inventory tracking — primarily purchase order management and basic replenishment suggestions.

In 2026, Shopify announced that Stocky would be retired as part of a strategic decision to exit the inventory management category and focus on the core commerce platform. Shopify gave merchants advance notice and directed them to third-party inventory management apps in the App Store. The retirement took effect in August 2026.

Stocky is no longer available

As of August 2026, Stocky is retired. Merchants still using Stocky at shutdown lost access to their PO history and supplier records. If you have not yet migrated, choose a replacement and configure it as soon as possible to restore purchase order management and reorder monitoring.

What Stocky offered

Stocky's feature set covered the basics of inventory purchasing and replenishment. Understanding exactly what Stocky did — and what it did not do — helps merchants evaluate replacements accurately rather than over- or under-specifying requirements.

Feature	Stocky	Supremo
Purchase order creation
Email PO to supplier
Inventory receiving workflow
Supplier database	Basic
Reorder suggestions	Basic
Inventory transfer orders	—
Per-location reorder points	—
Demand forecasting	—
Active development / roadmap	—

Evaluating Stocky alternatives

The right Stocky replacement depends on your operation's complexity. Merchants with a single location and straightforward purchasing can replace Stocky with any app that covers purchase orders and reorder monitoring. Merchants with multiple locations, supplier complexity, or growth plans should evaluate alternatives against a more complete set of criteria.

Purchase order completeness

Does the app support the full PO lifecycle — draft, sent, partial receipt, full receipt? Can you email POs directly to suppliers? Can you receive against a PO with line-level granularity? Can you record landed costs?

Reorder point quality

Are reorder points calculated from actual sales velocity and lead times, or set manually? Are alerts reliable? Can you set per-location reorder points if you have multiple warehouses or stores?

Inventory transfers

Does the app support formal transfer orders, or only manual inventory adjustments? Transfer orders are essential for multi-location merchants who need an audit trail for stock movements.

Shopify sync quality

Does inventory update in real time when POs are received, or is there a sync delay? A lag between receiving inventory and Shopify updating means a window of potential overselling — unacceptable for busy merchants.

How Supremo compares to Stocky

Supremo was built specifically for Shopify merchants who need more than native Shopify inventory — the same gap that Stocky served. The core functionality maps directly to what Stocky offered, with additional capabilities added where Stocky had known gaps.

Purchase orders — full lifecycle with email to supplier

Inventory receiving — line-level receiving with partial receipt support

Supplier database — contacts, lead times, product assignment

Reorder suggestions — calculated from Shopify sales velocity

Inventory transfers — formal transfer orders (not in Stocky)

Per-location reorder points — for multi-location merchants (not in Stocky)

Real-time Shopify sync — inventory updates immediately on receiving

Free plan available — same accessibility as Stocky

Migration timeline

A structured migration from Stocky takes 3–6 weeks. Merchants who skip the planning and parallel operation phases typically spend the following months resolving inventory discrepancies — time better spent running the business.

Week 1–2Preparation

Export all Stocky purchase order history for your records
Export supplier contact information and product assignments
Document current reorder points and safety stock levels
Select your Stocky replacement and install it

Week 3Initial setup

Products import automatically from your Shopify catalogue
Add supplier records — contacts, lead times, payment terms
Assign products to suppliers in the new system
Configure reorder points for all A items and high-priority SKUs

Week 4–5Parallel operation

Create all new purchase orders in the new system (not Stocky)
Validate that received POs update Shopify inventory correctly
Create at least 3–5 completed purchase orders before cutover
Compare inventory levels between systems to identify discrepancies

Week 6Cutover and optimisation

Confirm all open POs from Stocky are received or recreated
Close out any remaining Stocky activity
Set up reorder point alerts for B and C items
Review and refine reorder points after first month of data

Frequently asked questions

Move from Stocky to Supremo — free

Supremo covers everything Stocky offered, plus inventory transfers and per-location reorder points. Install free from the Shopify App Store.