Variants and inventory
Add size and color options and track stock for each product variant.
Add variants to a product
Variants let you offer a product in multiple options — sizes, colors, materials — while keeping it as one product listing.
When creating or editing a product:
- Under Options, click to add a variant type (e.g., "Size")
- Add the values (e.g., Small, Medium, Large)
- Each combination of options creates a separate variant with its own inventory count and SKU
[IMAGE TODO] Take a screenshot showing the product edit form with the Options section expanded, displaying variant types (e.g., Size) with values (e.g., Small, Medium, Large) and the inventory count and SKU fields for each variant.
Manage inventory
Each variant tracks its own inventory level. To edit inventory:
- Go to Beyond Classes → Retail Products
- Click on the product
- Update the stock quantity for each variant
When a variant sells out, it's no longer available at checkout (if inventory tracking is enabled).
Best practices
- Set inventory counts before setting a product to Active so you don't oversell
- Use the Inventory of Retail Report to see current stock levels across all products
- Add SKUs and barcodes if you use a barcode scanner at the front desk for faster checkout