{"id":73977,"date":"2018-07-05T14:14:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T19:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spscommerce.com\/retailers\/assortment-expansion\/"},"modified":"2021-11-16T20:39:11","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T02:39:11","slug":"assortment-expansion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spscommerce.com\/au\/assortment-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Retailer – Product & Vendor Sourcing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Finding great vendors is hard enough. Onboarding them is even harder.<\/h1>\n

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Expanding retail assortment efficiently is a mammoth challenge. After all, deciding to expand is one thing, creating and executing a strategy fast enough to hit your numbers and catch the latest big trend is another.<\/p>\n

The last thing you want is to invest thousands (or millions) into acquiring a pile of vendor data only to miss the wave and come out with a loss.<\/p>\n

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To find the best vendors for your retail business, you need a one-stop shop with a massive selection.<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”3.25″ max_width=”1240px” use_custom_width=”on” custom_width_px=”1240px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ module_class=”monarch-flow-text” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Box 1 Text” module_class=”nomargin-top” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_font=”|300|||||||” header_font_size=”21px” header_4_font=”|300|||||||” header_4_font_size=”21px” background_color=”#ffffff” background_position=”top_left” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”20%|-10%||20%” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|0px||0px” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”12px|24px|12px|24px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Imagine how much easier your life would be if you could browse, compare and choose suppliers online the same way you\u2019d shop online for everyday products. With SPS Commerce, you can.<\/p>\n

With SPS Commerce\u2019s community of 75,000 companies, it\u2019s easy to find the exact products you need to fill your assortment and select the perfect vendor to ship them.<\/p>\n

Even better, when partner with SPS, you get dedicated, highly knowledgeable assortment strategists who will find the ideal vendors for you while you focus on your business.
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“SPS Commerce introduced us to qualified vendors that we didn’t know existed but were a perfect fit for our merchandising strategy. The solution has streamlined our sourcing process by relying on SPS to identify and pre-screen vendors.”<\/h2>\n

– Eddie Alberty, VP Strategic Partnerships<\/em> at SHOP.com<\/h4>\n

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With over 75,000 companies to connect with, why wouldn\u2019t<\/em> you use SPS Commerce?<\/h2>\n

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Browse a huge range of vendors and products.<\/h2>\n

SPS Commerce\u2019s expansive network makes searching for qualified vendors effortless.<\/p>\n

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  • Enjoy peace of mind knowing that all vendors included in your match are pre-screened and EDI compliant<\/li>\n
  • Define your exact fulfillment requirements, including drop shipping, direct-to-store, cross-docking and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    A personalized, done-for-you approach.<\/h2>\n

    We\u2019ll connect you with your own assortment strategist, who will put together a full roadmap to meet your unique objectives.<\/p>\n

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    • We\u2019ll focus on your requirements and finding suppliers who are the right fit for your business<\/li>\n
    • We\u2019ll build and propose a tailored assortment strategy for you in a few short weeks<\/li>\n
    • Once you\u2019ve approved the strategy, we will engage the vendors for you, so you don\u2019t have to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Watch your product assortment expand in real-time.<\/h2>\n

      SPS Commerce\u2019s campaign dashboard allows you to watch the progression as we onboard vendors for you.<\/p>\n

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      • Know the exact status of each vendor in your expansion campaign and see if you\u2019re on track with your timeline<\/li>\n
      • Onboarding vendors to your precise requirements starts automatically after you\u2019ve approved the trade relationship<\/li>\n
      • Review and approve vendors online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Your success is ours, too.<\/h2>\n

        Discover how much easier it is to grow a retail business with SPS Commerce by your side.
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        Need help with vendor sourcing and product assortment?<\/strong> Book a free 1-on-1 consultation with us.<\/h2>\n

        \tOur product assortment expansion experts will answer all your questions quickly, clearly, and impartially \u2014 no sales pressure.\t<\/p>\n

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