Last verified: 2026-02-18
Overview
As a buyer in StockApp, you have access to product catalogs from vendors who have shared their inventory with you. You can browse products from all your vendors at once using the All StockApps view, or focus on a single vendor's catalog.
The All StockApps view combines products from all vendors into one list. The single vendor view shows only one vendor's products.
What happens in the system
When you browse products, you see live data from vendor catalogs
Stock levels and prices reflect the vendor's current inventory
Adding a product to your cart reserves nothing — it simply saves the item for checkout
Products from multiple vendors can be added to the same cart
At checkout, StockApp creates separate purchase orders for each vendor
What does NOT happen
No automatic purchase — Adding to cart does not place an order. You must complete checkout.
No price lock — Prices may change until you complete the order.
No vendor notification — Vendors do not see that you are browsing their catalog.
No stock reservation — Adding to cart does not hold inventory. Stock can sell out before you checkout.
No data modification — Browsing does not change any product information.
Prerequisites
An active StockApp account
At least one vendor relationship (vendors must have shared their product catalogs with you)
Permission to view products and create orders
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Open the Vendor Selector
From anywhere in StockApp, click on the company name in the top-left corner of the screen. This opens the vendor selector dropdown.
The dropdown shows:
Your company at the top
Invite button to add new vendor relationships
Search bar to find specific vendors
All StockApps – View All Items option for the aggregated view
List of your connected vendors
Step 2: Choose How to Browse
You have two options:
Option A: All StockApps (Aggregated View)
Click "All StockApps – View All Items" to see products from all your vendors combined in one list. Products from different vendors appear side by side, each showing the vendor's name.
Option B: Single Vendor
Click on a specific vendor's name to see only their products.
Step 3: Browse the Product Catalog
After selecting your view, you see the product list with filters on the left and products on the right.
Each product row shows:
Product image and title
SKU number
Condition, packaging, and warranty badges
Price and ETA (estimated time of arrival)
Stock availability (e.g., "24 in stock", "9 in stock, 12 MOQ, 500 MXQ")
Action buttons: Create alert (bell), Message (chat), Make an offer (handshake)
Quantity selector
Add to cart button
Available filters include:
Quick filters: Saved filter combinations
Tags
Category, Price, Condition
Manufacturer, Warranty, Packaging
Terms and returns, Specifications, Location, Date
Step 4: View a Single Vendor's Catalog
When you select a specific vendor, you see only their products.
The single vendor view shows:
Vendor name at top left
All items dropdown to filter by product lists the vendor has shared
Products only from that vendor
Vendor-specific filters and quick filters based on their catalog
Step 5: View Product Details
Click on any product title or image to open the detail panel on the right side of the screen.
The detail panel includes:
Header section:
Vendor name and SKU
Product title
Condition, packaging, warranty, and returns badges
Price and ETA
Action section:
Stock availability (e.g., "24 in stock")
Quantity selector
Add to cart or In cart button
Offer button — Make a custom price offer to the vendor
Message button — Start a conversation with the vendor and their team
Details tab:
External IDs (MPN, UPC, GTIN)
Product description
Category, packaging, condition, warranty, terms and returns
Shipping weight and dimensions
Manufacturer and brand
Technical specifications
Related tab:
Other listings of the same product from other vendors
Step 6: Add Products to Cart
When you find a product you want to purchase:
Set the quantity using the number field (minimum order quantity is enforced)
Click "Add to cart"
The button changes to "In cart" confirming the item was added
You can continue browsing and adding more products. When you're ready to purchase, proceed to checkout using the cart icon in the top-right corner.
Note: If a product is out of stock, the Add to cart button is disabled. You can click "Waitlist" (or "Create alert") to be notified when the item is back in stock.
What changes over time
Prices update — Vendors can change prices at any time. The price you see is valid at the moment of viewing.
Stock levels change — Inventory decreases as other buyers purchase. Products can become unavailable.
ETAs shift — Delivery estimates update based on vendor inventory and shipping conditions.
Products are added or removed — Vendors may add new products or remove discontinued ones from their catalog.
Common Issues
Issue: I Don't See Any Vendors
Symptom: The vendor dropdown shows only your company name and no vendor list below it
Possible causes:
No vendors have shared their catalogs with you yet
Your vendor invitations are pending acceptance
Solution:
Click Invite in the vendor dropdown to send invitations to suppliers
Contact vendors you work with and ask them to share their catalog with you
Issue: Products Show As Sold Out
Symptom: Products you want show zero stock or a disabled Add to cart button
Solution:
Check if other vendors carry the same product by switching to the All StockApps view
Use the Create alert (bell) button to get notified when stock is restored
Contact the vendor directly using the Message button to ask about restock timing
Issue: Add to Cart Is Disabled
Symptom: The "Add to cart" button is grayed out and cannot be clicked
Possible causes:
The product is out of stock
The quantity entered is below the minimum order quantity (MOQ)
Offers are disabled for this item (the offer handshake icon will appear grayed out)
Solution:
Check the stock info below the button
Adjust quantity to meet the minimum order requirement shown in the stock info