Import/Export inventory

Genstore makes it easy to manage inventory in bulk using CSV files. Merchants can import or export inventory data quickly to update stock levels, back up data, or analyze trends.

• Import inventory: Upload a local CSV file containing product details (like stock quantity, SKU, price, etc.) to update your inventory in bulk.
• Export inventory: Export inventory information (such as stock levels, variants, and product IDs) from the system into a CSV file for backup, analysis, or modification.

CSV file fields

The inventory CSV file uniquely identifies products and their variants (e.g., color, size) across different locations. The format is similar to other CSV files but with specialized fields.

Field Name	Required	Description
Handle	✓	A unique product identifier. No spaces allowed, only letters, hyphens, and numbers (used in product URLs).
Title	✗	Product title (optional, can be left blank).
Option1 Name	✓	The name of the first variant (e.g., "Color"). If no variants, enter "Title".
Option1 Value	✓	The value of the first variant (e.g., "Black"). If no variants, enter "Default Title".
Option2 Name	✗	The name of the second variant (optional, can be left blank).
Option2 Value	✗	The value of the second variant (optional, can be left blank).
Option3 Name	✗	The name of the third variant (optional, can be left blank).
Option3 Value	✗	The value of the third variant (optional, can be left blank).
SKU	✗	Product SKU (optional, can be left blank; SKUs can be duplicated).
Location	✓	The location of the product; inventory for each location must be listed separately.

Multi-variant products should use a combination of Handle, Option1 Value, Option2 Value, Option3 Value to uniquely identify each variant.

CSV file format requirements: Files must be in .csv format and comply with the field requirements above.

Import inventory

The import feature allows merchants to update inventory information in bulk by uploading a CSV file, making inventory management more efficient.

How to import inventory

1. Log into the Genstore admin panel, go to Products -> Inventory.
2. Click Import.
3. In the pop-up window, click Upload file and select the inventory CSV file.
4. Click Upload file to complete the import.

Export inventory

Exporting inventory lets you save current page data, all inventory data, or filtered data for backup, analysis, or future re-import. Common scenarios include:

• Creating an inventory template that includes unique product identifiers and stock levels for the current location.
• Exporting inventory data for use in other systems or processes.

How to export inventory

1. Log into the Genstore admin panel, go to Products -> Inventory.
2. Click Export.
3. In the pop-up window, select the range of data you want to export, then click Export.