{"id":4171,"date":"2025-10-08T00:06:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T08:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/?p=4171"},"modified":"2026-03-18T23:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T07:30:55","slug":"how-to-take-wholesale-orders-for-clothing-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/how-to-take-wholesale-orders-for-clothing-stores\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Wholesale Orders for Clothing Stores Without Shopify Plus [2026]","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You don\u2019t need Shopify Plus to run a professional wholesale program for apparel and clothing stores. You do need a setup that resonates with how fashion is actually bought: by <strong>size runs<\/strong>, <strong>colorways<\/strong>, <strong>prepacks<\/strong>, and <strong>seasonal drops<\/strong>\u2014with quick reorders, <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/volume-discount-on-shopify-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volume discounts<\/a>, payment terms, and complex shipping logics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a practical plan you can implement on <strong>Shopify Stores running on Basic\/Grow\/Advanced<\/strong> to set up wholesale orders for clothing stores using customer tags, collections, and a few purpose-built <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/partners\/goldj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify Wholesale and B2B apps<\/a>. The guide is written specifically for clothing and apparel stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-notification stk-block-notification stk-block stk-94d9616 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"94d9616\"><style>.stk-94d9616 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-94d9616-container{background-color:#f0e7fa !important;}.stk-94d9616-container:before{background-color:#f0e7fa !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-notification__content stk-content-align stk-94d9616-column stk-container stk-94d9616-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-94d9616-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-eb10eb5\" data-block-id=\"eb10eb5\"><style>.stk-eb10eb5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-eb10eb5 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Read Also:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wholesale-on-shopify-without-shopify-plus\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Wholesale on Shopify Without Shopify Plus? [2026]<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='why-apparel-wholesale-is-different-and-what-to-plan-for'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-apparel-wholesale-is-different-and-what-to-plan-for-\"><strong>Why apparel wholesale is different (and what to plan for)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Selling apparel wholesale or B2B online requires complex setups due to the diversity of products and their color and size subcategories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Variants everywhere:<\/strong> sizes (XS\u20133XL), colorways, inseams, fits. Your bulk buyers would need a <strong>matrix<\/strong> view, not one product at a time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Size-run logic:<\/strong> orders land in <strong>prepack ratios<\/strong> (e.g., 1-2-2-1 S-M-L-XL) or full case quantities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonality:<\/strong> FW\/SS(Fall Winter Spring Summer) pre-orders, ship windows, and at-once stock during season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MOQs (Minimum Order Quantities) that fit the rack:<\/strong> per SKU\/per color minimums are normal; overly high MOQs kill new doors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Returns &amp; exchanges:<\/strong> size swaps are common\u2014set clear rules early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GEO details:<\/strong> UK\/EU wholesale is <strong>exclusive-VAT<\/strong>; retailers quote <strong>inclusive-VAT<\/strong> MSRP. AU\/NZ carry <strong>GST<\/strong>; US B2B often tax-exempt with resale certs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='plan-snapshot-to-sell-apparel-wholesale-on-shopify'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-plan-snapshot-to-sell-apparel-wholesale-on-shopify-\"><strong>Plan Snapshot To Sell Apparel Wholesale On Shopify<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gate your wholesale area<\/strong> so only approved buyers see B2B collections and prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attach wholesale pricing<\/strong> at product\/variant\/collection level (fixed prices, not only % discounts).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enforce MOQs and size-run\/prepack ratios<\/strong> per color\/SKU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give buyers a variant matrix (quick order form)<\/strong> so they can fill sizes fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/how-to-offer-net-payment-terms-on-shopify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Offer Net Payment Terms<\/strong><\/a> for approved accounts and automate collections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Handle pre-orders &amp; backorders<\/strong> with ship windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make shipping, tax, and paperwork simple to understand and follow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The pieces below map each step to a concrete setup for Shopify stores that are on Non-Plus plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='9-easy-steps-to-take-wholesale-orders-for-clothing-stores-without-shopify-plus'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-9-easy-steps-to-take-wholesale-orders-for-clothing-stores-without-shopify-plus-\"><strong>9 Easy Steps To Take Wholesale Orders for Clothing Stores Without Shopify Plus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='1-gate-the-wholesale-catalog-no-plus-required'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-1-gate-the-wholesale-catalog-no-plus-required-\"><strong>1. Gate the wholesale catalog (no Plus required)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Keep B2B prices and collections private so to run a B2B+B2C setup from a single Shopify store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a <strong>Wholesale<\/strong> customer tag (e.g., wholesale-approved).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/wholesale-lock-manager?utm_source=wsh-blog&amp;utm_medium=wlm-cta-button&amp;utm_campaign=wlm-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wholesale Lock Manager B2B<\/strong><\/a> to hide B2B collections, prices, products, pages and more until the customer logs in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.20.38-PM-1024x486.png\" alt=\"Wholesale lock manager b2b app on shopify store to process wholesale orders for clothing stores\" class=\"wp-image-4173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.20.38-PM-1024x486.png 1024w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.20.38-PM-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.20.38-PM-1536x729.png 1536w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.20.38-PM-1200x569.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add a short <strong>application form<\/strong> (company, tax ID, resale cert upload). You can then approve these applications and automatically apply the wholesale-approved customer tag. (Use <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/wholesale-pricing-discount?utm_source=wsh-blog&amp;utm_medium=wpd-cta-button&amp;utm_campaign=wpd-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B<\/strong><\/a> to create a wholesale sign-up form.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.23.40-PM-1024x611.png\" alt=\"wholesale sign up form  to process wholesale orders for clothing stores\n\" class=\"wp-image-4175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.23.40-PM-1024x611.png 1024w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.23.40-PM-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.23.40-PM-1131x675.png 1131w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.23.40-PM.png 1210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build a separate <strong>Wholesale<\/strong> navigation: New Arrivals, Core, Denim, Tees, Accessories, Sale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Why it matters for apparel and clothing stores:<\/em><\/strong> Many public product pages share the same SKUs. Locking keeps MSRP for shoppers and wholesale prices for bulk buyers without running a second store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='2-attach-the-right-prices-by-customer-collection-variant'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-2-attach-the-right-prices-by-customer-collection-variant-\"><strong>2. Attach the right prices (by customer, collection, variant)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Dealers see their price instantly\u2014no PDFs needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/wholesale-pricing-discount?utm_source=wsh-blog&amp;utm_medium=wpd-cta-button&amp;utm_campaign=wpd-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B<\/strong><\/a> to set <strong>fixed prices<\/strong> or <strong>discount schedules<\/strong> by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customer group<\/strong> (e.g., \u201cBoutique\u201d, \u201cKey Account\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collection<\/strong> (e.g., \u201cCore Tees\u201d, \u201cFW25 Jackets\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Variant<\/strong> (size\/color specific pricing if needed)<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.25.23-PM-1024x501.png\" alt=\"Wholesale pricing discount b2b app on shopify to process wholesale orders for clothing stores\" class=\"wp-image-4177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.25.23-PM-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.25.23-PM-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.25.23-PM-1536x752.png 1536w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.25.23-PM-1200x588.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support <a href=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/shopify-tiered-pricing-and-discount-for-b2b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tiered pricing<\/strong><\/a> (e.g., 1\u201323 units, 24\u201371, 72+ per SKU) and <strong>order-value breaks<\/strong> (e.g., $2,500+).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Calculation Tip: <\/em><\/strong><em>Use a <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/wholesale-pricing-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Free Wholesale Pricing Calculator<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><em>to determine your profitable wholesale selling price along with pricing tiers.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='3-enforce-moqs-case-packs-and-prepack-ratios'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-3-enforce-moqs-case-packs-and-prepack-ratios-\"><strong>3. Enforce MOQs, case packs, and prepack ratios<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Orders land in the bulk sizes that you want so that you can increase your average order values.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common patterns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Per color MOQ:<\/strong> e.g., <strong>12 units per color<\/strong>, any size mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepack ratio:<\/strong> <strong>1-2-2-1<\/strong> for S-M-L-XL (6 units), or <strong>2-2-2-2-2-2<\/strong> for XS\u2013XXL (12 units).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Case pack:<\/strong> Multiples of 6 or 12 per color\/fit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Order minimum:<\/strong> e.g., <strong>$500 net<\/strong> first order, <strong>$300<\/strong> reorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How to implement on non-Plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In <strong>Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B<\/strong>, set <strong>per-SKU\/per-color MOQs<\/strong> and case-pack multiples.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a rigid prepack is required, create a <strong>Prepack product<\/strong> (e.g., \u201cTee \u2013 Black \u2013 1-2-2-1\u201d) that auto-adds the correct variant quantities to cart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For flexible curves (buyer chooses sizes), use the <strong>matrix<\/strong> in the next step and validate totals with the app\u2019s min\/max rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='4-give-buyers-a-size-grid-variant-matrix'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-4-give-buyers-a-size-grid-variant-matrix-\"><strong>4. Give buyers a size grid (variant matrix)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Nobody wants to open 12 variant pages to order a size run. This would take hours for a bulk buyer to purchase from your online store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Install <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/single-page-order-form?utm_source=wsh-blog&amp;utm_medium=wof-cta-button&amp;utm_campaign=wof-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WSH Order Form &amp; ReOrder<\/strong><\/a> and enable <strong>matrix mode<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rows = Sizes (XS\u20133XL), columns = colors (Black\/Navy\/White) or vice-versa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyers type quantities across the grid and <strong>add all to cart<\/strong> once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include <strong>search by SKU<\/strong>, <strong>filters<\/strong> by collection, and <strong>saved lists<\/strong> for fast replenishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.28.23-PM-1024x454.png\" alt=\"Wsh order form &amp; reorder app on shopify  to process wholesale orders for clothing stores\" class=\"wp-image-4179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.28.23-PM-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.28.23-PM-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.28.23-PM-1536x680.png 1536w, https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-03-at-12.28.23-PM-1200x532.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Apparel tip:<\/em> Show <strong>pack size<\/strong>, <strong>fabric content<\/strong>, <strong>fit notes<\/strong>, and <strong>care<\/strong> right below the grid; add a small <strong>size chart<\/strong> popover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='5-take-pre-orders-for-future-seasons-and-manage-backorders'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-5-take-pre-orders-for-future-seasons-and-manage-backorders-\"><strong>5. Take pre-orders for future seasons (and manage backorders)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Book FW\/SS orders without losing the sale while production is in flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/pre-order-helper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pre Order Helper<\/strong><\/a> to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show <strong>Ship window<\/strong> (e.g., \u201cShips Aug 15\u2013Sep 10\u201d) on each pre-order SKU.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow <strong>deposit now, balance later<\/strong> or <strong>pay on terms<\/strong> if approved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Split at-once vs future deliveries in the same cart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto-notify when items flip to in-stock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Why it matters:<\/em><\/strong> Bulk buyers want to lock color\/size allocations months out, but they\u2019ll still reorder at-once styles in-season. Handle both in one flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='6-offer-net-terms-and-stay-sane-while-collecting'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-6-offer-net-terms-and-stay-sane-while-collecting-\"><strong>6. Offer Net terms and stay sane while collecting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Extend terms to real wholesale accounts without chasing payments manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With <strong>Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B<\/strong> and <strong>AReceivables<\/strong>, you can:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set <strong>Net 15\/30\/45<\/strong>, <strong>credit limits<\/strong>, and <strong>account holds<\/strong> per customer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send invoices with <strong>pay-now links<\/strong> (card\/bank).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate <strong>reminders<\/strong> and <strong>monthly statements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track <strong>ageing<\/strong> so \u201cfriendly\u201d reorders don\u2019t pile up past due.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='7-shipping-tax-and-documents'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-7-shipping-tax-and-documents-\"><strong>7. Shipping, tax, and documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shipping profiles:<\/strong> Split <strong>Apparel<\/strong> (parcel) from <strong>Outerwear\/Footwear<\/strong> (heavier boxes). Publish a <strong>prepaid threshold<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carton discipline:<\/strong> List carton <strong>dims\/weights<\/strong> and <strong>case counts<\/strong> on wholesale PDPs. It reduces back-and-forth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Rates: <\/strong>Use the Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B app to set up custom shipping rates based on factors like freight weight, quantity, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax handling:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>US\/CA:<\/strong> Collect <strong>resale certificates<\/strong>; tag accounts as tax-exempt where appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UK\/EU:<\/strong> Show wholesale <strong>ex-VAT<\/strong>; retailers quote <strong>inc-VAT<\/strong> MSRP; include VAT on invoices where required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AU\/NZ:<\/strong> Show <strong>GST<\/strong> on invoices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paperwork:<\/strong> Packing slips should show <strong>size breakdowns by color<\/strong>, not just totals. Include <strong>care<\/strong> and <strong>country of origin<\/strong> if your customers need it for customs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='8-returns-exchanges-and-size-swaps-set-rules-upfront'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-8-returns-exchanges-and-size-swaps-set-rules-upfront-\"><strong>8. Returns, exchanges, and size swaps (set rules upfront)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fit swaps:<\/strong> Accept size exchanges within <strong>7\u201314 days<\/strong> of receipt; Buyer pays return freight unless it\u2019s your error.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defects:<\/strong> Repair\/Replace\/Credit\u2014pick one path and write it in your sheet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final sale:<\/strong> Underwear, Hosiery, Altered garments, or items with removed tags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='9-a-simple-first-order-walkthrough-what-your-buyer-sees'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-9-a-simple-%E2%80%9Cfirst-order%E2%80%9D-walkthrough-what-your-buyer-sees-\"><strong>9. A simple \u201cfirst order\u201d walkthrough (what your buyer sees)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buyer applies on your site; you approve and tag them <strong>wholesale-approved<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They log in; a wholesale menu appears.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They open <strong>Core Tees<\/strong> \u2192 See variant <strong>matrix<\/strong> for Black\/Navy\/White, XS\u2013XXL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They fill a <strong>1-2-2-1<\/strong> curve in two colors; App confirms <strong>12 per color MOQ<\/strong> is met.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They add one <strong>FW25 jacket<\/strong> marked <strong>Pre-order (Ships Aug 15\u2013Sep 10)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cart shows wholesale pricing, one prepaid freight threshold, and <strong>Net 30<\/strong> terms (if approved).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order placed. You pick at-once items now; pre-order ships later. Invoices and reminders run themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-notification stk-block-notification stk-block stk-81f1f92 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"81f1f92\"><style>.stk-81f1f92 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-81f1f92-container{background-color:#f0e7fa !important;}.stk-81f1f92-container:before{background-color:#f0e7fa !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-notification__content stk-content-align stk-81f1f92-column stk-container stk-81f1f92-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-81f1f92-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4a80f10\" data-block-id=\"4a80f10\"><style>.stk-4a80f10 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-4a80f10 .stk-block-text__text{font-size:17px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Ready to impress your B2B customers?<\/strong> Start wholesaling like a pro! <\/span>\ud83d\ude42<br><span style=\"color: #259b00;\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/wholesale-pricing-discount?utm_source=wsh-blog&amp;utm_medium=wpd-cta-button&amp;utm_campaign=wpd-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Try our Wholesale Pricing Discount app for free <\/a>!<\/strong><\/span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">Trusted by over 15,000 Shopify merchants<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='launch-checklist-for-selling-apparel-and-clothing-wholesale'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-launch-checklist-for-selling-apparel-and-clothing-wholesale-\"><strong>Launch checklist for selling apparel and clothing wholesale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;B2B collections hidden until login; application + approval flow live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Wholesale prices set by <strong>collection<\/strong> and <strong>variant<\/strong>; tier breaks tested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;MOQs\/prepacks enforced; matrix ordering enabled and easy to find.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Pre-order ship windows are visible on product pages and in the cart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Net terms, credit limits, and ageing rules configured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Prepaid freight threshold and carton specs shown on PDPs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Packing slip shows <strong>size-by-color breakdown<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;UK\/EU ex-VAT, AU\/NZ GST, US resale certs handled.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='final-note'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-final-note-\"><strong>Final Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparel wholesale works when you make buying <strong>obvious<\/strong>: a locked B2B catalog, prices that match the way you sell, size-run tools, and clear terms. Do that on non-Plus with a tight set of apps, and your buyers will place orders in minutes\u2014not after a week of emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756881864643\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 id='can-i-run-separate-retail-and-wholesale-prices-without-plus'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I run separate retail and wholesale prices without Plus?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. You can run sell both retail and wholesale on a single store by using <strong>Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B<\/strong> with customer tags and locking B2B collections\/products with <strong>Wholesale Lock Manager B2B<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756881877707\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 id='can-i-force-size-run-packs-like-1-2-2-1'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I force size-run packs like 1-2-2-1<\/strong>?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. Use <strong>prepack products<\/strong> that auto-add the right variants, or use app rules for per-color MOQs and enforce totals on the matrix.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756881892462\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 id='can-i-take-deposits-for-pre-orders'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I take deposits for pre-orders?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, with <strong>Pre Order Helper<\/strong>. You can charge a % now and the balance when stock lands, or book on terms.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756881902869\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 id='how-do-i-offer-terms-without-manual-chasing'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do I offer terms without manual chasing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can use <strong>Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B <\/strong>to set up Net Payment Terms<strong> and AReceivables<\/strong> sets invoices, and reminders automatically.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1756881914395\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 id='how-do-big-reorders-happen-fast'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do big reorders happen fast?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The <strong>WSH Order Form &amp; ReOrder<\/strong> matrix enables users to see Product, SKUs, and select their quantities simultaneously from a single page. This ensure that the customer doesn\u2019t has to jump back and forth between multiple pages to order stuff.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need Shopify Plus to run a professional wholesale program for apparel and clothing stores. You do need a setup that resonates with how fashion is actually bought: by size runs, colorways, prepacks, and seasonal drops\u2014with quick reorders, volume discounts, payment terms, and complex shipping logics. 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