Glossary
Parent SKU (configurable product)
Definition
A parent SKU groups the variants of the same product. It is not sold on its own: it holds the shared information and lets the buyer choose the size, color or version.
Many commerce platforms call it a configurable product. The variants (the child SKUs) point to it and only store what makes them different.
When a channel receives the catalog, it needs to know which SKU is the parent, which are its children and which axes set them apart. That is why the relationship is part of the product record and not a store detail.
Related terms
- Product variant
A variant is a version of the same product that changes along one or more axes, such as size, color or capacity. Each variant has its own SKU and shares most of the product record with the others.
- SKU
The SKU (stock keeping unit) is the internal code a company uses to identify each distinct product it sells. A different size or color usually has its own SKU.
- Product bundle (kit)
A bundle is a product sold as one item but made up of several products, each with its own SKU and quantity.
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