Fulfillment for Apparel and Accessories Brands
The right clothing item or accessory can change a whole look – and the right partner can change your whole order fulfillment strategy.
Apparel and accessory brands that sell athletic apparel, women’s clothing, undergarments, casual apparel, men’s clothing, footwear, eyewear, children’s clothing, headwear, clothing accessories, swimwear, and other products who are looking to optimize their ecommerce operations can leverage ShipBob to manage inventory, fulfill orders, and deliver a delightful post-purchase experience.
ShipBob is a leading global omnifulfillment provider with a network of 60+ fulfillment centers across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia, all powered by our proprietary software.
Not looking to outsource fulfillment? Brands that fulfill orders in-house can leverage ShipBob’s powerful WMS to streamline warehouse operations and boost efficiency.
Connect with our team of fulfillment professionals to learn how ShipBob’s services can help your brand scale.
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Your apparel & accessories fulfillment checklist with ShipBob at a glance
- Return integration partners
- Intuitive product catalog for managing lots of SKUs across multiple channels
- Inventory distribution and placement
- Hub and spoke receiving and sort centers for in-region fulfillment
- 2-day shipping, badging, and estimated delivery dates
- International DDU and DDP shipping
- Global fulfillment and expansion across 3 continents
- Reorder notifications and replenishment recommendations
- Billing and invoice transparency
- Full-stack fulfillment platform (all-in-one WMS, IMS, OMS, TMS)
- Reporting and analytics
- Order rules and order allocation logic
- ShipBob Capital for a flexible line of credit
- Easy and helpful onboarding
- Warehouse management
- Returns management
- Carrier claims filing
- Business continuity & disaster response preparedness
- Freight services
- Quality control
- FBA prep
- Branded unboxings and custom packaging
- Custom gift notes and marketing inserts
- Product bundling
- Integrations and connectivity
- Omnichannel (DTC and B2B under one roof)
- EDI compliant fulfillment (retail dropshipping and distribution)
Our Customers
Don’t just take our word for it — see why ShipBob is trusted by industry-leading brands
Before we implemented ShipBob’s WMS, our order accuracy rate was around 92%. Now we’re at 99.7% for order accuracy, which equates to 2,100 less mispicks a year on average. ShipBob’s system for picking orders has cut down on labor costs, reduced lost inventory, and eliminated the need for double shipping. That’s been huge for us.Jourdan Davis,
Operations Manager at Pit Viper
As we saw our small startup business beginning to gain traction, we needed to find a 3PL that could help us manage the thousands of orders we would get in minutes. When I was researching companies, I knew they had to be tech-enabled, integrate with Shopify, and a company that could scale with us. We found exactly that with ShipBob.Jason Ton,
CFO of 100 Thieves
We love ShipBob’s technology. The dashboard is very intuitive. I like that we can create our own rules, such as adding marketing insertions to orders, which makes it super easy. For each product, I can choose the packaging preferences and requirements, which is the same with retail preferences. That’s what I like with ShipBob — there are lots of things I can do myself in the dashboard which wasn’t the case with my previous 3PL.The IZIMINI team
FEATURES
Fulfillment features tailored to your brand’s needs
Intuitive product catalog
ShipBob’s Product Catalog makes managing lots of SKUs across multiple channels easy. The catalog assigns a unique SKU identifier for each product, so SKUs stay consistent across sales channels to provide a single source of truth, and you can create product variants to quickly introduce new products and organize your assortment.
ShipBob’s software also incorporates real-time inventory tracking at the SKU level (making it easy to display omnichannel stock availability), and advanced filters let you customize your catalog view to your liking.
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Returns
Processing returns should be as easy as processing orders – and with ShipBob, it can be. Brands can handle both return-to-sender and customer-initiated returns through ShipBob, and we will restock, dispose of, or quarantine returned products automatically according to your preference. You can also access direct integrations with partners like Loop and AfterShip to provide shoppers with a seamless returns experience.
Customization Suite
ShipBob’s Customizations Suite enables your business to create unforgettable unboxings that will delight your customers. Brands can use their own custom branded boxes and poly mailers, include marketing inserts to encourage repeat purchasing, and even give customers the option to include personalized gift notes.
Scalable fulfillment for peak seasons
ShipBob is built to handle any surge in demand, from seasonal spikes to viral product drops. With real-time insights into inventory, order status, and transit times, we ensure increasing order volumes are fulfilled quickly and accurately. Our data-driven forecasting prepares inventory across our network to keep operations running smoothly.
Using wearable devices and our proprietary WMS, our fulfillment associates can ramp up faster on things like barcode scanning and system checks. This efficiency reduces training time, optimizes labor usage, and ultimately lowers costs for you. Plus, our batch picking capabilities optimize efficiency for large volumes of the same order, allowing us to pass on cost savings from reduced operational overhead to you.
Omnichannel fulfillment through a single partner
ShipBob makes it easy to fulfill retail dropshipping and distribution orders via automated EDI for major retailers like Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and more so you can reach customers wherever they shop while accessing real-time visibility and control across sales channels. Our solution lets you keep a shared pool of inventory that can be used for any DTC, B2B, or marketplace order. This flexibility helps prevent overstocking and stockouts, keeping cash flow healthy by ensuring you’re not tying up capital in excess inventory for a single channel. Our B2B fulfillment associates adhere to strict retailer guidelines to preserve your relationships and mitigate chargebacks, manage routing, and handle different carton configurations with expertise.
Connectivity & integrations
ShipBob’s turnkey integrations with all major ecommerce channels and tools – including Shopify, NetSuite, SPS Commerce, Gorgias, Klaviyo, Loop, After Ship, and more – enable you to grow your business smarter, faster, and stronger than ever before.
You can access the 50+ integrations on our App Store directly from your ShipBob dashboard to connect your tech stack to power your business and leverage ShipBob’s Developer API for custom builds.
Apparel Case Studies
A Look at Mid-Market Apparel Brands at ShipBob…
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FAQs
What are examples of apparel and accessories companies ShipBob works with?
ShipBob works with many apparel and accessories brands, including Elwood Clothing, 100 Thieves, Pit Viper, and IZIMINI.
How are ShipBob’s services tailored to the apparel industry?
ShipBob’s fulfillment solutions are designed to cater to apparel and accessories brands’ needs. We offer:
- A platform with built-in inventory management capabilities and product catalog to help you manage thousands of SKUs
- Dozens of global fulfillment centers for distributing inventory, minimizing shipping times and costs, and getting orders to customers sooner
- Customization capabilities like gift notes, marketing inserts, and branded packaging to deliver delightful, memorable unboxings
- Flexible picking options, including batch picking for high volumes of the same order
- EDI-powered B2B fulfillment solutions and integrations with major retailers, including Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and more
- Returns management solutions and integrations with leading returns platforms
- Scalable fulfillment capacity during peak seasons for seamless service during holidays or viral moments
What’s the biggest mistake apparel brands make when choosing a 3PL?
One of the biggest mistakes apparel and accessories brands make when choosing a 3PL is selecting a partner that does not meet their brand’s current or future needs. Apparel and accessories brands need a fulfillment partner that:
- Provides intuitive inventory management software and flexible storage capacity for brands with high SKU counts
- Offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Can scale with your brand as you grow your order volume and expand globally
- Enables premium, curated unboxing experiences that will drive customer loyalty
- Supports EDI-automated retail distribution and dropshipping, marketplace fulfillment for platforms like Amazon, and other key sales channels
- Integrates seamlessly with your ecommerce platform and existing tech stack
- Automates return management for you
- Provides excellent visibility into data, reporting, or analytics
Can your inventory management system support thousands of SKUs?
ShipBob’s platform features built-in inventory management capabilities, including real-time visibility into your inventory levels across channels and fulfillment centers. With unique SKU identifiers and variant products, analytics and reporting, and automatic reorder notifications, ShipBob’s product catalog makes it easy to manage thousands of SKUs from a single source of truth.
Has ShipBob handled any specialty subcategories in the food and beverage industry?
ShipBob manages fulfillment for a variety of apparel and accessory subcategories, including:
- Casual wear (shirts, pants, dresses, etc.)
- Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers, cadigans, etc.) Shirs
- Activewear (leggings, tank tops, workout sets, etc.)
- Footwear
- Hats
- Scarves
- Belts
- Jewelry
Does ShipBob have experience fulfilling for retail boutiques, department stores, and online marketplaces?
Yes, ShipBob can fulfill B2B orders for major food and beverage retailers, including:
- Target
- Walmart
- Bloomingdale’s
- Nordstrom
- Neiman Marcus
- Dillards
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Urban Outfitters
Do you fulfill DTC and B2B orders from the same pool of inventory?
Yes, ShipBob fulfills DTC and B2B orders from the same pool of inventory to streamline inventory management and tracking for brands.
Can ShipBob use my own custom boxes, mailers, or inserts for my orders?
Yes, ShipBob supports custom packaging for food and beverage brands. Brands can send their own branded boxes, poly mailers, and inserts to ShipBob, and we will use these items in the packing process.
Where are ShipBob’s fulfillment centers located? Do you have fulfillment center locations in other countries?
ShipBob offers dozens of fulfillment centers around the world, including locations in the US, the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Can you handle fulfillment for recurring subscription orders?
Yes, ShipBob automates subscription fulfillment on behalf of many apparel brands, so subscribers receive their shipments exactly when they need them.
What are my options for processing returns?
Brands can handle both return-to-sender and customer-initiated returns through ShipBob, and we will restock, dispose of, or quarantine returned products automatically according to your preference. You can also access direct integrations with partners like Loop and AfterShip to provide shoppers with a seamless returns experience.
Do you stop receiving inventory during peak season?
No, ShipBob never stops receiving inventory – not even during peak seasons like the holidays.
