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Difference between Have something in stock and Have something in store

have something in stock—(of merchandise) be available immediately for sale or distribution:

  • We do not have a shirt of this size in stock now, but we can order it for you.

have something in store

1. have smth. in reserve in case of need:

  • After the hardships of the previous winter, you now have plenty of food in store for the months ahead.

2. (of events, conditions, etc.) be waiting to happen:

  • We’ve had all kinds of weather and there’s no telling what the weather has in store for us in mid–June.