Create product variations for items that come in different sizes, colors, or styles.
What are Product Variations?
Variations let you track the same product in different options like:
- Sizes (Small, Medium, Large, XL)
- Colors (Red, Blue, Green, Black)
- Styles (Classic, Modern, Premium)
- Materials (Cotton, Polyester, Silk)
Each variation has its own price, SKU, and stock level.
When to Use Variations
Use variations when a product has:
- Multiple sizes or colors
- Different pricing per option
- Separate stock tracking needed
Don’t use for completely different products.
Creating Variations
Step 1: Create Parent Product
Add the main product first:
- Go to Inventory > Products
- Click “Add Product”
- Enter product name
- Enable “This product has variations”
Step 2: Add Variation Options
Define variation types:
- Click “Add Variation Type”
- Enter type name (e.g., “Size” or “Color”)
- Add option values (e.g., Small, Medium, Large)
- Save
Step 3: Set Variation Details
For each variation, specify:
- Price – Can differ from base price
- SKU – Unique identifier per variation
- Stock Quantity – Track separately
- Image – Optional variation-specific image
Click “Save Variations”.
Example: T-Shirt Variations
Parent Product: Cotton T-Shirt
Variation Type 1: Size (Small, Medium, Large) Variation Type 2: Color (White, Black, Blue)
Resulting Variations:
- Small White – ₦3,000, Stock: 10
- Small Black – ₦3,000, Stock: 15
- Medium White – ₦3,500, Stock: 20
- Large Blue – ₦4,000, Stock: 8
- etc.
Pricing Variations
Same Price: All variations cost the same Different Prices: Set individual prices per variation (e.g., XL costs more)
Managing Variation Stock
Track stock separately for each variation:
- View stock levels per variation
- Receive low stock alerts per variation
- Stock updates when specific variation is sold
Editing Variations
Update existing variations:
- Go to product details
- Click “Variations” tab
- Edit specific variation
- Update price, stock, or SKU
- Save changes
Adding New Variations
Add options to existing product:
- Open product with variations
- Click “Add Variation”
- Enter new option details
- Save
Example: Add “XXL” size to existing sizes.
Deleting Variations
Remove discontinued variations:
- Find variation in product details
- Click “Delete”
- Confirm
Sales history for deleted variations is preserved.
Variation Images
Upload specific images for each variation:
- Different color photos
- Style-specific images
- Help customers visualize options
Selling Variations
When recording sales:
- Select parent product
- Choose specific variation
- Stock updates for that variation only
Variation Reports
View performance by variation:
- Best-selling sizes/colors
- Slow-moving variations
- Stock levels per option
Access in Reports > Product Performance.
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