Fulfilment for Home Goods Brands
Brands looking to help their customers improve and beautify their living spaces can leverage ShipBob to fulfil orders and deliver a delightful post-purchase experience.
ShipBob is a leading global omnifulfillment provider with a network of 60+ fulfilment centres across the UK, Europe, US, Canada, and Australia, all powered by our proprietary software and many of which are GMP-certified.
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Your home goods fulfilment checklist with ShipBob at a glance
- Batch pricing for high volumes of the same orders
- Fragile pack
- Heavyweight shipping
- Inventory distribution and placement
- Hub and spoke receiving and sort centres for in-region fulfilment
- Flexible shipping options, fully tracked from door to door
- International DDU and DDP shipping
- Global fulfilment and expansion across 3 continents
- Reorder notifications and replenishment recommendations
- Billing and invoice transparency
- Full-stack fulfilment 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
- 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 fulfilment (retail dropshipping and distribution)
Our Customers
Don’t just take our word for it — see why ShipBob is trusted by industry-leading brands
ShipBob’s ability to offer fast fulfilment and shipping has allowed us to meet and exceed expectations, which has been reflected in our TrustPilot reviews. We get loads of reviews around shipping and orders getting delivered on time.Mike Harper,
Co-Founder of CRIMPiT
Our Trustpilot reviews are a testament to ShipBob’s speed. They’ve proven to us that ShipBob can easily scale to match large fluctuations in demand and still maintain high-quality service. They’ve really helped us unlock our UK growthKevin Lammers,
International Business Manager at TopBuxus
I want to work on creating efficiencies, not worrying about logistics. Even though my background is in logistics, we’ve done a really good job partnering with ShipBob and leveraging them as fulfilment experts. That way we can focus on everything else.Cesar Contreras,
Head of Supply Chain of Wholesome Goods
ShipBob’s ability to handle such big spikes allows us to be there for customers no matter when they order, and gets us excited about growth instead of getting overwhelmed by it.Juliana Brasil,
Director of Operations at Food Huggers
FEATURES
Fulfilment features tailored to your brand’s needs
Support for fragile and heavyweight items
ShipBob will store your inventory and get your fragile, heavy, and oversized items delivered effectively. In addition to following any specific packing instructions, our team uses a box selection algorithm choose the right box size based on the item’s dimensions, delivering more consistent fulfilment pricing and customer experiences. We also offer different types of dunnage to protect items, so you can have peace of mind that your products will arrive in pristine condition.
Customisation 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 personalised gift notes.
Omnichannel fulfilment through a single partner
ShipBob makes it easy to fulfil retail dropshipping and distribution orders, 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 fulfilment 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 40+ 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.
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FAQs
What are examples of home goods companies ShipBob works with?
ShipBob works with many home goods brands, including Aroma360, Our Place, PF Candle Co., Wholesome Goods, CRIMPiT, Canvas, memobottle, IZMINI, and Food Huggers.
How are ShipBob’s services tailored to the home goods industry?
ShipBob’s fulfilment solutions are designed to cater to home goods brands’ needs. We offer:
- A platform with built-in inventory management capabilities and product catalogue to help you manage thousands of SKUs
- Support for storing and shipping both fragile and heavyweight items
- Dozens of global fulfilment centres for distributing inventory, minimising shipping times and costs, and getting orders to customers sooner
- Customisation 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
- B2B fulfilment solutions and integrations with major retailers, including QVC, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and more
- Returns management solutions and integrations with leading returns platforms
- Scalable fulfilment capacity during peak seasons for seamless service during holidays or viral moments
What’s the biggest mistake home goods brands make when choosing a 3PL?
One of the biggest mistakes home goods brands make when choosing a 3PL is selecting a partner that does not meet their brand’s current or future needs. Home goods brands need a fulfilment partner that:
- Provides intuitive inventory management software and flexible storage capacity for brands with high SKU counts
- Can effectively protect fragile items in transit or ship heavyweight items
- 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
- Retail distribution and dropshipping, marketplace fulfilment 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
What types of protective packaging do you use for fragile items?
ShipBob protects fragile products in transit using dunnage and geami paper to cushion items in their outer packaging. For more information on how ShipBob handles fragile packing and shipping, click here.
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 fulfilment centres. With unique SKU identifiers and variant products, analytics and reporting, and automatic reorder notifications, ShipBob’s product catalogue 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 fulfilment for a variety of home goods subcategories, including:
- Home fragrance (diffusers, candles, etc.)
- Kitchen appliances and cookware (pots, pans, toaster ovens, etc.)
- Dishware
- Bedding (throw pillows, blankets, sheets, etc.)
- Home decor (vases, posters, clocks, artificial greenery, etc.)
Does ShipBob have experience fulfilling for retail boutiques, department stores, and online marketplaces?
Yes, ShipBob can fulfil B2B orders for major home goods retailers, including:
- QVC
- Target
- Walmart
- Anthropology
- Crate & Barrel
- Neiman Marcus
- Nordstrom
- Bloomingdale’s
- Pottery Barn (Williams Sonoma)
- Sur La Table
- Costco
- Urban Outfitters
- The Paper Store
- Office Depot
Do you fulfil DTC and B2B orders from the same pool of inventory?
Yes, ShipBob fulfils 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 fulfilment centres located? Do you have fulfilment centre locations in other countries?
ShipBob offers dozens of fulfilment centres around the world, including locations in the the UK, Europe, US, Canada, and Australia.
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.
