Is Your Inventory Costing You? 8 Stock Checker Benefits

”the benefit for the team to use this is a no brainer”
- Aoraki Salmon

TLDR

Empty shelves = lost sales + stressed teams. Stock Checker helps you sort it out:

Real-time data on out-of-stocks (by store/SKU) so you restock before you lose customers.

Track competitors’ stock/pricing

Verify promotions are live and stock is available

Speed up new product launches with live distribution tracking (e.g., 75% stores by Week 1).

Why it matters:

  • Save $$$: Recover lost revenue from gaps.
  • Save time: Ditch manual checks; focus on strategy.
  • Build trust: Retailers + customers can rely on you.

For FMCG teams: Sales, marketing, and category managers who hate guesswork.

Introduction

If you’ve ever struggled with empty shelves, missing SKUs, or lost revenue from out-of-stocks, you’re not alone. These challenges cost FMCG brands millions every year, not to mention the frustration they cause for your sales teams and loyal shoppers. That’s where Stock Checker comes in.

Short on Time? Here's a TLDR:

🚨 1. Recover lost revenue by spotting & fixing out-of-stocks in real time
📉 2. Measure missed sales with data to prove losses and protect $$
⏱️ 3. Track daily stock levels, pricing, and distribution per SKU/store
🕵️ 4. Out-smart competitors with live insights into their stock & pricing
🎯 5. Validate promotions to ensure discounts drive sales
🚚 6. Help teams prioritise high-impact stores & remove guesswork
🚀 7. Launch new products faster by tracking speed-to-market
📂 8. Export data to your systems—no IT headaches

What Is Stock Checker?

Your products deserve to be on the shelf, not stuck in the warehouse. Stock Checker puts you in control. Designed for FMCG brands, it delivers live updates on stock availability, distribution, and pricing—across every store and SKU.

Unlike traditional scan data that only shows what’s sold, Stock Checker gives you a real-time view of what’s happening now, so you can make smarter decisions and keep your products moving.

Grow your sales by spotting stock gaps faster. Fix stock issues before they cost you, and stay ahead of competitors—keeping your brand visible, available, and profitable.

8 Ways Other Brands Are Benefitting from Stock Checker

1. Spot and Solve Out-of-Stocks

Empty shelves cost you sales. Stock Checker pinpoints where your products are missing, right down to the SKU and store level, so you can act fast to get them back on shelves and recover lost revenue. Imagine the relief of knowing exactly where to fix problems.

2. Measure the Impact of Missed Sales

Understand the true impact of out-of-stocks on your revenue. Stock Checker helps you measure losses, understand the scale of the problem, and gives you with the proof to recover sales to protect your bottom line. No more guessing games. Finally, show your boss why that empty shelf cost you last quarter’s bonus.

3. Real-Time Stock Monitoring

Forget waiting for reports. Stock Checker gives you the ability to check daily stock levels, pricing, and distribution at a store level, per SKU, so you can make decisions now—not weeks from now—based on specific locations. It’s the quiet confidence of knowing today’s problem won’t ruin tomorrow’s sales.

4. Track Your Competitors

Want to know what your competitors are up to? Stock Checker tracks rival stock levels and pricing, giving you the edge to stay ahead in the market. Sleep soundly knowing their ‘big move’ won’t blindside you—this time, you’re the disruptor.

5. Promotional Tracker

Ensure your promotional pricing is being executed as planned across all retailers. With Stock Checker, you can validate that your discounts and offers are activated, and driving the impact they should. Your promo deserves applause, not a shrug. Make sure it’s seen—and bought.

6. Help Your Team Focus

Your field teams shouldn’t be wasting time on guesswork. Stock Checker gives them the data they need to prioritise the right stores and SKUs, making every visit count. Your team’s loyalty grows when they’re set up to win—not chase their tails.

7. Tracks Speed to Market for Your NPDs

Launching a new product? Stock Checker helps ensure your NPD hits the shelves fast. Track how quickly your product reaches key distribution benchmarks, like 75% of stores by week one or 90% by week two, so you can measure a strong launch and adjust as needed. Your leadership team doesn’t want excuses. Give them a launch story worth bragging about.

8. Easy Data Export

Export the CSV and plug it straight into your own systems. Stock Checker fits right into your workflow, so you can step in and fix problems fast. Finally, a report that is so straight-forward your IT team won’t eye-roll over.

Why Stock Checker?

1. It Saves Time → Less Stress, More Impact

No more tedious manual audits or endless back-and-forth with retailers. Stock Checker cuts through the chaos, freeing your team to focus on what truly matters—driving sales and making strategic decisions with confidence. With every minute saved, you're reducing stress and increasing impact.

2. It Saves Money → Stop Losing Sales, Take Control

Every out-of-stock is a missed opportunity, and every delay costs you revenue. Stock Checker puts you back in control by finding gaps in real time, so you can act fast, recover lost sales, and protect your bottom line. Instead of worrying about what’s slipping through the cracks, you’ll have the confidence that your products are where they need to be—powering up every opportunity.

3. It Builds Trust → Stronger Relationships, Loyal Customers

Reliability builds loyalty. When your products are always on the shelf, customers trust your brand, and retailers see you as a dependable partner. Stock Checker helps you deliver consistency—ensuring your brand remains visible, credible, and always top of mind. Because when people can count on you, they keep coming back.

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Is Your Inventory Costing You? 8 Stock Checker Benefits

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If you’ve ever struggled with empty shelves, missing SKUs, or lost revenue from out-of-stocks, you’re not alone. These challenges cost FMCG brands millions every year, not to mention the frustration they cause for your sales teams and loyal shoppers. That’s where Stock Checker comes in.

Short on Time? Here's a TLDR:

🚨 1. Recover lost revenue by spotting & fixing out-of-stocks in real time
📉 2. Measure missed sales with data to prove losses and protect $$
⏱️ 3. Track daily stock levels, pricing, and distribution per SKU/store
🕵️ 4. Out-smart competitors with live insights into their stock & pricing
🎯 5. Validate promotions to ensure discounts drive sales
🚚 6. Help teams prioritise high-impact stores & remove guesswork
🚀 7. Launch new products faster by tracking speed-to-market
📂 8. Export data to your systems—no IT headaches

What Is Stock Checker?

Your products deserve to be on the shelf, not stuck in the warehouse. Stock Checker puts you in control. Designed for FMCG brands, it delivers live updates on stock availability, distribution, and pricing—across every store and SKU.

Unlike traditional scan data that only shows what’s sold, Stock Checker gives you a real-time view of what’s happening now, so you can make smarter decisions and keep your products moving.

Grow your sales by spotting stock gaps faster. Fix stock issues before they cost you, and stay ahead of competitors—keeping your brand visible, available, and profitable.

8 Ways Other Brands Are Benefitting from Stock Checker

1. Spot and Solve Out-of-Stocks

Empty shelves cost you sales. Stock Checker pinpoints where your products are missing, right down to the SKU and store level, so you can act fast to get them back on shelves and recover lost revenue. Imagine the relief of knowing exactly where to fix problems.

2. Measure the Impact of Missed Sales

Understand the true impact of out-of-stocks on your revenue. Stock Checker helps you measure losses, understand the scale of the problem, and gives you with the proof to recover sales to protect your bottom line. No more guessing games. Finally, show your boss why that empty shelf cost you last quarter’s bonus.

3. Real-Time Stock Monitoring

Forget waiting for reports. Stock Checker gives you the ability to check daily stock levels, pricing, and distribution at a store level, per SKU, so you can make decisions now—not weeks from now—based on specific locations. It’s the quiet confidence of knowing today’s problem won’t ruin tomorrow’s sales.

4. Track Your Competitors

Want to know what your competitors are up to? Stock Checker tracks rival stock levels and pricing, giving you the edge to stay ahead in the market. Sleep soundly knowing their ‘big move’ won’t blindside you—this time, you’re the disruptor.

5. Promotional Tracker

Ensure your promotional pricing is being executed as planned across all retailers. With Stock Checker, you can validate that your discounts and offers are activated, and driving the impact they should. Your promo deserves applause, not a shrug. Make sure it’s seen—and bought.

6. Help Your Team Focus

Your field teams shouldn’t be wasting time on guesswork. Stock Checker gives them the data they need to prioritise the right stores and SKUs, making every visit count. Your team’s loyalty grows when they’re set up to win—not chase their tails.

7. Tracks Speed to Market for Your NPDs

Launching a new product? Stock Checker helps ensure your NPD hits the shelves fast. Track how quickly your product reaches key distribution benchmarks, like 75% of stores by week one or 90% by week two, so you can measure a strong launch and adjust as needed. Your leadership team doesn’t want excuses. Give them a launch story worth bragging about.

8. Easy Data Export

Export the CSV and plug it straight into your own systems. Stock Checker fits right into your workflow, so you can step in and fix problems fast. Finally, a report that is so straight-forward your IT team won’t eye-roll over.

Why Stock Checker?

1. It Saves Time → Less Stress, More Impact

No more tedious manual audits or endless back-and-forth with retailers. Stock Checker cuts through the chaos, freeing your team to focus on what truly matters—driving sales and making strategic decisions with confidence. With every minute saved, you're reducing stress and increasing impact.

2. It Saves Money → Stop Losing Sales, Take Control

Every out-of-stock is a missed opportunity, and every delay costs you revenue. Stock Checker puts you back in control by finding gaps in real time, so you can act fast, recover lost sales, and protect your bottom line. Instead of worrying about what’s slipping through the cracks, you’ll have the confidence that your products are where they need to be—powering up every opportunity.

3. It Builds Trust → Stronger Relationships, Loyal Customers

Reliability builds loyalty. When your products are always on the shelf, customers trust your brand, and retailers see you as a dependable partner. Stock Checker helps you deliver consistency—ensuring your brand remains visible, credible, and always top of mind. Because when people can count on you, they keep coming back.

Who Is It For?

Stock Checker is built for:

  • Sales Managers: Prioritise store visits and fix compliance issues faster.
  • Brand Marketers: Ensure promotional pricing is executed across all retailers.
  • Category Managers: Track SKU performance and justify product decisions.

Get Started in Under an Hour—Take Control Now

Why wait to fix stock issues when you can start today?

With Stock Checker, you’ll be up and running in less than an hour , giving you the power to:

• Pinpoint exactly where your products are—and where they’re missing.

• See lost sales in real time and take immediate action to recover revenue.

• Ensure your promotions are executed correctly across retailers.

• Stay ahead of competitors with instant, data-driven insights.

Every minute counts.

Your products belong on the shelf—not stuck in the warehouse. Let's make it happen.

Watch a 5 minute demo now 🚀

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