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Multi-Store Management

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Running multiple Shopify stores? ProductManager lets you connect them all and manage products across stores from one application. Transfer products, sync catalogs, and keep everything in sync.

What You'll Learn

  • Connecting multiple Shopify stores
  • Switching between stores
  • Transferring products (one-time copy)
  • Syncing products (ongoing link)
  • Handling conflicts when syncing

Use Cases

  • International expansion: Separate stores for different regions
  • Wholesale + Retail: Different stores for B2B and B2C
  • Brand separation: Multiple brands under one company
  • Development/Staging: Test store for trying changes

Connecting Multiple Stores

  1. Click Add Store in the toolbar
  2. Enter store name and credentials (same process as first store)
  3. Click Test Connection and Save
  4. Repeat for each store you want to connect

Each store needs its own custom app with the required API permissions.

Switching Between Stores

Use the store dropdown in the toolbar to switch. When you switch:

  • Products from the new store load into the grid
  • Each store maintains its own product cache
  • Your filters and column settings are preserved per store

Send to Store (One-Time Transfer)

Use "Send to Store" to copy products to another store without an ongoing link:

  1. Select products in the source store
  2. Click Send to Store in the toolbar
  3. Choose the target store
  4. Configure what to copy (title, description, prices, images, etc.)
  5. Click Send
When to use Send: One-time migrations, populating a new store, or when you don't need ongoing synchronization.

Sync to Store (Ongoing Link)

Use "Sync to Store" to create a permanent link between products across stores:

  1. Select products in the source store
  2. Click Sync to Store in the toolbar
  3. Choose the target store
  4. Configure sync settings:
    • Which fields to sync (title, description, prices, etc.)
    • How to handle inventory (separate or linked)
    • Whether to sync images and media
  5. Click Sync

After initial sync, you can re-sync to push updates from source to target.

Sync Field Settings

Choose which fields sync between stores:

Field Recommendation
Title Usually sync (unless localized)
Description Sync or localize per store
Price Often different per store/region
Inventory Usually separate per store
Images Usually sync
SEO Often different per store

Handling Conflicts

When syncing, conflicts can occur if the target product has been edited. Options:

  • Source Wins: Overwrite target with source values
  • Target Wins: Keep target values, don't overwrite
  • Ask: Review each conflict and choose manually

Managing Sync Pairs

View and manage all linked products:

  1. Go to Tools → Manage Sync Pairs
  2. See all source-target store relationships
  3. View linked products and their sync status
  4. Unlink products if needed

Best Practices

  • Designate one store as the "source of truth"
  • Use Send for one-time migrations
  • Use Sync for products that need ongoing updates
  • Test with a few products before bulk syncing
  • Review conflict resolution settings before syncing
  • Keep inventory separate unless you have a shared warehouse

Next Steps