Do you have an example of the spreadsheet and how it should look?
Topic summary
A user needed to bulk assign a newly created location to multiple products, as the interface only allowed individual product editing.
Proposed Solutions:
- Use third-party Shopify apps for bulk location updates
- Export/import CSV files with location data
- Use Shopify’s API for programmatic updates
Working Solution:
The issue was resolved by exporting inventory data (not product data) as CSV, adding the new location column with stock quantities, then re-importing. Shopify’s official documentation on bulk inventory editing was referenced.
Alternative Tool:
Ablestar Bulk Product Editor app was suggested, offering:
- Advanced filtering options (vendor, tags, inventory location status)
- “Connect inventory to locations” feature for bulk operations
- Free plan with five edits monthly (unlimited products per edit)
- Screenshots demonstrate the filtering and connection interface
Additional Request:
One user inquired about bulk creating 416 warehouse bay locations. The app developer confirmed this feature doesn’t exist but offered manual API assistance for CSV-based location creation.
Note: A user reported the app’s free plan now limits edits to 10 items per task, contradicting earlier pricing descriptions.