Selling on SHEIN Marketplace: Your ultimate guide
SHEIN, a global fashion retailer renowned for its extensive collection of trendy and affordable clothing, has swiftly gained prominence since its founding in 2012. With a diverse array of fashion items, accessories, and more, SHEIN has established itself as a leading name in online retail.
Last year, the company launched its own marketplace, quickly establishing it as a must-have platform for online retailers. Now, with the addition of more lifestyle categories beyond fashion like beauty, home and electronics, SHEIN is expanding its reach even further.
Want to connect with millions of shoppers through SHEIN? Read on to discover everything you need to know about their marketplace.
What is SHEIN Marketplace?
SHEIN Marketplace is an online platform launched by the global fashion retailer SHEIN. It allows third-party sellers and brands to offer their products alongside SHEIN’s own extensive catalog of trendy and affordable clothing, accessories and more.
SHEIN Marketplace aims to provide customers with a broader range of product categories, including lifestyle items, while giving sellers access to SHEIN’s massive, engaged customer base. By integrating with the SHEIN Marketplace, retailers can reach millions of shoppers worldwide, leveraging SHEIN’s robust digital infrastructure and marketing prowess.
What are the benefits of selling on SHEIN Marketplace?
SHEIN has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing shopping apps in the history of online retail, cultivating a devoted community of fans across digital media. Selling on SHEIN Marketplace presents numerous advantages for online sellers, making it an exceptionally appealing platform:
- Massive reach: With over 500 million app downloads and tens of millions of monthly active customers, sellers gain unparalleled access to a vast and engaged audience.
- Social media influence: SHEIN’s impressive following of over 250 million across various social media platforms allows sellers to tap into a large network of potential buyers and benefit from increased exposure through SHEIN’s marketing channels.
- Diverse product categories: The marketplace features more than 20 product categories and continues to grow, enabling sellers to offer a wide variety of products and cater to diverse consumer interests.
- Enhanced brand exposure: Aligning with SHEIN, a globally recognized brand, helps sellers enhance their own brand reputation and credibility among consumers.
- Year-round campaigns: SHEIN’s year-round campaigns offer a powerful platform for sellers to drive sales and reach a wider audience. To maximize impact, actively participate and continuously optimize your product selection and pricing strategies.
Seller requirements for selling on SHEIN Marketplace
To become a seller on SHEIN Marketplace, there are specific requirements that must be met:
- Minimum annual revenue: Sellers must have a minimum of $5 million in annual revenue.
- Domestic operations: Sellers must operate within the United States.
- Direct shipping: Sellers are required to ship directly to customers from their US-based operations.
- Professionalism: The marketplace is open to professional sellers who can meet the platform’s standards for quality and service.
How do I start selling on SHEIN Marketplace?
Ready to join one of the fastest-growing marketplaces in online retail? Follow these simple steps to start selling on SHEIN and reach millions of potential customers.
1. Apply to become a seller
To get started, you need to apply to become a seller. Complete their quick seller application form, and their team will contact you within 1-3 business days. Pro tip: Make sure you input Linnworks as your solution provider to get fast-tracked in the sign up process!
2. Prepare your onboarding documents
Gather the necessary materials to set up your account. These include:
- Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation
- Most recent W-9 form or W-8BEN-E form
- Trademark Registration Certificate
- Store logo in high-quality PNG format
- ID card, driver’s license, or passport (front and back) of the company representative
3. List your products
Upload your products using one of three easy methods:
- API connection
- Solution providers
- SHEIN Seller Hub (for single items or bulk uploads)
By joining SHEIN Marketplace, you gain access to the Seller Hub – a free platform that helps you manage inventory, sales orders, customer insights, product performance, and more.
4. Ship your orders
Once your products are listed, you’re ready to ship! Choose your preferred fulfillment method while adhering to SHEIN’s shipping requirements.
5. Get paid
Receive your payments quickly and securely with SHEIN’s one-week payment cycle. No more waiting for weeks to get paid. Join us today and enjoy the convenience of hassle-free payments.
Getting started on SHEIN Marketplace with Linnworks
The integration with Linnworks makes selling on SHEIN Marketplace easy. Here are some of the specific benefits you’ll get by connecting to SHEIN Marketplace via Linnworks:
- Inventory Updates – Linnworks can automatically send changes in stock levels to SHEIN Marketplace.
- Inventory Mapping – Existing and new SHEIN Marketplace listings can be linked to Linnworks inventory items for stock level and price updates.
- Price Change – Prices on SHEIN Marketplace listings can be automatically updated via Linnworks.
- Order Download – New and accepted SHEIN Marketplace orders can be automatically downloaded into Linnworks allowing you to reserve available stock and avoid overselling.
- Order Cancellation – Orders can be cancelled on SHEIN Marketplace via Linnworks. You can cancel the order when it is in the new order status regardless of whether it has been paid or unpaid.
- Order Dispatch – Orders on SHEIN Marketplace can be marked as shipped and provided with the tracking number and shipping service name via Linnworks.
- Order Refunds – Orders can be refunded on SHEIN Marketplace via Linnworks.
Final thoughts
Selling on SHEIN Marketplace is a powerful way to expand your reach, boost sales, and elevate your brand. By leveraging SHEIN’s extensive customer base and robust seller tools in conjunction with Linnworks, you can streamline your operations and deliver outstanding customer experiences.
Ready to take your ecommerce business to the next level? Apply to join SHEIN Marketplace today and start selling to millions of engaged shoppers.