If edit an item what happens to the item in the previous sales records and reports?

[SweetRelishDogs]

The title of this thread has been edited from the original: Editing (not deleting) an item and impact on reports

My question is similar to the topic found here, but not quite the same:
https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/General-Discussion/Inventory-If-I-delete-items-will-my-reports-co...

My question is if I EDIT, not DELETE, an item, what happens to the item in the previous sales records and reports?

[Helen · Accepted solution]

I'm happy to clarify @SweetRelishDogs. If you edit an item it will not affect or alter the item details in your Item Sales/Sales Summary reports or your Transaction history. 

[CC33]

Once edited, will previous sales reflect the old name while new sales reflect the new name?

For example:

Gray Sweatshirt is changed to Brown Sweatshirt

History will look like:

Gray Sweatshirt: $300 in sales

Brown Sweatshirt: $50 in sales

Or, 

Will it shows as:

Brown Sweatshirt $350 in sales

[Chad]

Hello @CC33! 

Once you've edited the item name, the sales will display like your first example. 🙂

[CC33]

Thank you!!