What is SKU?
A SKU (stock keeping unit) is a unique code you give each product or variant to track stock.
By Abdullah Ashraf · Last updated: October 2026
Example for a UK store
A blue medium T-shirt might have the SKU TSH-BLU-M.
Why it matters
SKUs make stock counts, fulfilment and accounting accurate.
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