diff --git a/core/vendors/__init__.py b/core/vendors/__init__.py
index 216c03b6..78a30e98 100644
--- a/core/vendors/__init__.py
+++ b/core/vendors/__init__.py
@@ -283,8 +283,18 @@ class AbstractVendor:
             product__in=self.get_products_queryset(), product__orderproduct__isnull=True
         )
 
-    def prepare_for_stock_update(self):
-        self.get_products_queryset().update(is_active=False)
+    def prepare_for_stock_update(self, method: str = "deactivate") -> None:
+        products = self.get_products_queryset()
+
+        match method:
+            case "deactivate":
+                products.update(is_active=False)
+            case "delete":
+                products.delete()
+            case "description":
+                products.update(description="EVIBES_DELETED_PRODUCT")
+            case _:
+                raise ValueError(f"Invalid method {method!r} for stock update...")
 
     def delete_inactives(self):
         self.get_products_queryset().filter(is_active=False).delete()