Ecommerce · Website glossary

Stock status

Quick answer · What is Stock status?

A label describing whether an item is currently offered as in stock, out of stock, or available under another stock policy.

IN PRACTICE

Stock status: an example

A product page displays out of stock when its sellable quantity is exhausted.

KEEP IN MIND

A status label should reflect the actual fulfillment policy; hiding a quantity does not remove the need to maintain inventory.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Stock status?

A product page displays out of stock when its sellable quantity is exhausted.

Does hiding a quantity remove the need to maintain inventory?

A status label should reflect the actual fulfillment policy; hiding a quantity does not remove the need to maintain inventory.

Which concepts should I read alongside Stock status?

Inventory: The quantity and state of items a business tracks as available, reserved, or otherwise held for sale.
Backorder: An order accepted for an item that is currently unavailable for immediate fulfillment.