Change Departments
Overview
The Change Department function is used to move an existing stock item from one department to another. When the department is changed, Retail Edge automatically generates a new Stock # (SKU) based on the numbering sequence of the selected department.
Accessing Change Department
- From the Edge Main Screen, click STOCK.
- From the menu on the left, expand Stock.
- Select Change Dept.
Stock menu — select Change Dept
Locating the Item
Search for the item you want to move to a different department.
Note: If the search criteria are broad, multiple items may appear. Ensure the correct item is selected before proceeding.
Selecting the New Department
- A window will display the selected item(s). Open the Department drop-down list at the top.
- Select the new department for the item and click OK.
Department selection window — choose the new department
Confirming the Change
- A confirmation pop-up will appear explaining the change. Review and click OK to proceed.
Confirmation pop-up — review the department change
- A second pop-up will advise that the SKU has been updated based on the new department.
SKU updated notification
Accessing the Updated Item
If you search for the item using the old Stock #, the system will display a message indicating the item number has changed and ask if you want to open the new item entry.
Old Stock # search prompt — open the new item entry
Best Practices
- Confirm the correct item before changing departments.
- Be aware that changing the department creates a new Stock #.
- Use the new Stock # when searching for the item in the future.
- Avoid changing departments unless necessary, as it affects item identification and reporting.
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