Replace Stocky with a store-floor operations layer — not another back-office system
Shopify delisted Stocky from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026, so it cannot be reinstalled. Shopify says Stocky will no longer be available after August 31, 2026; after that, merchants have read-only access to export data for at least 90 days. For the inventory work Shopify moves into its native admin and POS, use those tools directly. For the work that has to happen in the store, AisleOptix is the mobile operations layer connected to Shopify: receiving deliveries, counting stock, validating shelf work, printing labels, and giving managers a clear record of what happened. It is not an ERP replacement or a replacement for the Shopify admin.
What Stocky handled, and where AisleOptix fits
Purchase orders
Purchase-order receivingImport active POs from your ERP or CSV, then receive line by line on mobile and submit the quantities actually received to Shopify.
Stock counts / stocktakes
Cycle countingGive associates a scoped count on mobile, use blind counting where appropriate, and approve variances before they update Shopify.
Inventory tracking
Inventory managementGive store teams a practical view of inventory work while Shopify remains the system of record.
If you also need shelf-label printing
Label printingStocky did not cover label printing. If shelf tags need refreshing as part of the move, AisleOptix can design and print them at the store.
Migration checklist
- 01
Export the Stocky data you need to retain before Stocky becomes unavailable. Shopify says read-only export access continues for at least 90 days after August 31, 2026; do not treat that window as a long-term archive.
- 02
Reconcile your export against the information you need for operations and reporting. Shopify notes that historical purchase orders cannot be imported into Shopify.
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Decide which ongoing inventory work belongs in Shopify's native inventory features and which store-floor workflows need AisleOptix.
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Connect AisleOptix to Shopify and confirm the locations, products, and workflows that store teams will use.
- 05
Re-key or import the active suppliers and purchase orders your team still needs to receive. Keep historical records in your chosen archive rather than assuming they will move into Shopify.
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Train receiving and store teams on the mobile workflows they will run: receiving, counting, tasks, and label work where needed.
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Run the new process alongside the old records briefly, using a controlled set of locations or workflows to confirm responsibilities and approvals.
- 08
Cut over active store-floor work, document where historical exports live, and keep Shopify as the inventory system of record.
When AisleOptix is not the right fit
You operate one very small store, want a free self-serve tool, and are comfortable using Shopify's native admin and POS features directly without a dedicated mobile operations app.
You do not want a sales conversation or demo process. AisleOptix is sales-led rather than self-serve.
You are not on Shopify today. AisleOptix is built for Shopify-connected retailers.
Stocky alternative questions
What exactly is happening to Stocky, and when?
Shopify says Stocky was delisted from the Shopify App Store on February 2, 2026, which means it cannot be reinstalled. Shopify also says the app will no longer be available after August 31, 2026. After that date, Shopify says merchants will have read-only access to export data for at least 90 days.
Does AisleOptix import Stocky data directly?
There is no confirmed one-click Stocky-to-AisleOptix importer. Plan to migrate through your Shopify records and CSV exports, then bring across the active information your operating workflows require. Shopify states that historical purchase orders cannot be imported into Shopify, so retain those exports separately.
Is AisleOptix free or self-serve?
No. AisleOptix is sold through a conversation with the team, with pricing based on your store count and workflows. Book a demo to discuss the setup that fits your operation.
Does AisleOptix replace Shopify's native inventory features?
No. Shopify remains the inventory system of record, and its admin and POS handle the native inventory capabilities Shopify identifies for the transition. AisleOptix works alongside Shopify as the store-floor execution layer for the people receiving, counting, checking, and completing work in stores.
What should we do with historical purchase orders?
Export and retain them as part of your historical records. Shopify specifically says historical purchase orders cannot be imported into Shopify. For future deliveries, set up the active POs your stores need to receive in the workflow you choose.
How long does a Stocky transition to AisleOptix take?
It depends on the number of stores, the workflows you are moving, and the systems you are connecting, such as an ERP, POS, or label printers. A demo is the right place to map the active data, store roles, and rollout sequence before setting a cutover plan.
Ready to plan the Stocky transition?
See how AisleOptix fits alongside Shopify for the store-floor work your team needs to keep moving.
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