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Automatic Parent Product Creation: Smarter Shopify Imports for Cleaner Catalogs

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Shopify product imports can be extremely painful and time-consuming when the update file doesn’t contain parent products. If you work with large or complex catalogs, you know how challenging it can be to import such product data, especially when it only contains variant information. In many supplier feeds or marketplace exports, you’ll see entries for each size, color, or configuration, but no single parent (main) product to tie them together.

Until now, this meant manual editing, restructuring, and constant rework just to ensure the import process succeeded. But with our new Automatic Parent Product Creation feature, those days are over. Below, we explore the new functionality of the Improved Import & Export app for Shopify. Continue Reading

How to Import Shopify Product Variants by EAN

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Shopify stores EANs (European Article Numbers) or barcodes at the variant level, meaning each variant of a product — such as different sizes, colors, or packaging types — has its own unique EAN. This structure enables the direct identification and management of variants by barcode, eliminating the need for product names, option titles, or other less reliable identifiers.

When you import product data to Shopify by EAN with the Improved Import & Export app, the system can instantly locate and update the corresponding variant, improving accuracy, reducing errors, and making large-scale imports significantly faster. Below, we explore the new feature. Continue Reading

How to Add Product Variants in Shopify: 3 Easy Steps Explained + Alternative Methods

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Managing multiple product variations — like different sizes, colors, or materials — can be overwhelming without the right tools. That’s why Shopify product variants exist, allowing merchants to consolidate all options under a single product listing.

Whether you’re launching new products or updating an existing catalog, knowing how to add product variants in Shopify is essential for streamlining inventory and enhancing customer experience. In this guide, we’ll cover everything from manually creating variants in three intuitive steps to duplicating and importing them in bulk. Continue Reading

How to Manage Products in Shopify: Reorder Variants

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How to Bulk Update Shopify Product SKUs

In the following article, we explore how to reorder variants in Shopify. You will learn two different techniques: one for solo editing and another one for bulk product updates. If you deal with a few products, choose the first way. If you need to update the entire catalog, go with the second option. Below, we explain the principal difference between the two of them opportunities so that you can reorder variants in Shopify in a manner that suits your business well. Continue Reading