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# Product Family Vs Product Variant colour update

Product family metadata changes (such as colour) now update immediately on the product page without needing to manually clear the cache.

**How it benefits the Merchant**

Saves staff time and prevents customers from seeing outdated product information, since metadata changes now go live instantly without a manual cache clear.

**Potential FAQs**

Q: Do I still need to manually clear the cache after updating product family metadata?

A: No — changes now appear immediately without any manual cache-clearing step.

Q: Does this apply to all product metadata or just colour?

A: The description specifically calls out metadata changes such as colour; check with your account manager for full scope.