--- title: Apparel & Fashion Inventory Management | HotWax Commerce description: Sell through every apparel collection without losing margin. Protect new arrivals, move aging inventory, and fulfill orders without draining your stores. image: https://www.hotwax.co/hubfs/Apparel%20and%20Fashion%20Landing%20Page/HotWax-Commerce-apparel-industry.png --- [![HotWax Commerce](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/hotwax-logo.png?width=1924&height=609&name=hotwax-logo.png "HotWax Commerce")](https://www.hotwax.co/) [![HotWax Commerce](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Common%20assets/Logos/HotWax/HWCLogoDarkMode.png?width=1924&height=609&name=HWCLogoDarkMode.png "HotWax Commerce")](https://www.hotwax.co/) ☰ - Product - Overview - [Order Management System](https://www.hotwax.co/product/omnichannel-order-management-system/) - [Store Inventory Management](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/store-inventory-management) - [Omnichannel Suite](https://www.hotwax.co/product/omnichannel-order-management-system-for-shopify/) - [OMS Architecture](https://www.hotwax.co/product/technology/oms-architecture) - [MCP Server](https://www.hotwax.co/product/technology/mcp-server) - [AI Powered Order Routing](https://www.hotwax.co/product/technology/ai-powered-order-routing) - [FAQ](https://www.hotwax.co/frequently-asked-questions) - [Product Updates](https://www.hotwax.co/product-updates) - [Knowledge Base](https://www.hotwax.co/hotwax-commerce-documentation) - Integrations - [Shopify](https://www.hotwax.co/shopify-order-management-integration) - [NetSuite](https://www.hotwax.co/hotwax-netsuite-integration) - [All Integrations](https://www.hotwax.co/all-integrations/) - Use Cases - By Business Benefits - [Prevent Overselling](https://www.hotwax.co/use-cases/prevent-overselling) - [Unified Inventory](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/unified-inventory/) - [Order Routing](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/configurable-order-routing) - [Ship From Store](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/ship-from-store-software) - [Buy Online Pick-Up In Store](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/buy-online-pick-up-in-store-bopis-software/) - [Pre-Orders](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/pre-orders/) - [Inventory Transfers](https://www.hotwax.co/inventory-transfers) - [Cycle Counts](https://www.hotwax.co/cycle-count) - [Return In Store](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/buy-online-return-in-store-boris-software) - [Retail Sales Audit](https://www.hotwax.co/product/omnichannel-retail-sales-audit-oresa/) - By Business Model - [Footwear](https://www.hotwax.co/industries/footwear) - [Jewelry](https://www.hotwax.co/industries/jewelry) - [Fashion & Apparel](https://www.hotwax.co/industries/apparel-and-fashion) - [Beauty](https://www.hotwax.co/industries/beauty-and-personal-care) - [Travel](https://www.hotwax.co/industries/travel-and-bags) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.hotwax.co/blog) - [Podcast](https://www.hotwax.co/podcast) - [Whitepaper](https://www.hotwax.co/whitepaper) - [Luxury Order Management](https://www.hotwax.co/order-management-system-for-luxury-brands) - [Comparing Order Management Capabilities B/W Shopify and HotWax](https://www.hotwax.co/comparing-order-management-capabilities-between-shopify-and-hotwax) - [How To Do By Online Pick-Up In Store Right](https://www.hotwax.co/how-to-do-buy-online-pick-up-in-store-right) - [Solution Briefs](https://www.hotwax.co/solution-briefs) - [Demo Videos](https://www.hotwax.co/demo-videos/) - [Sample BI Reports](https://www.hotwax.co/business-intelligence-bi-reports) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.hotwax.co/about-us/our-story/) - [Team](https://www.hotwax.co/about-us/) - [Partners](https://www.hotwax.co/become-a-partner) - [Customers](https://www.hotwax.co/customers) - [Pressroom](https://www.hotwax.co/hotwax-commerce-pressroom) - [Social Impact](https://www.hotwax.co/social-impact-hotwax-commerce) - [Events](https://www.hotwax.co/events-and-conferences) - [Security](https://www.hotwax.co/privacy-and-security) [Contact Us](https://cta-na2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLk4qu1XJKsAD%2Fnh%2FIskYOzRsKM90SmmLg6TDdeS094zUNQCnpKW3qraBc%2F9AKqv3oTNPIuQu%2F8e1WLQuzA8qEWBwZYMpMN0AOwdf5g3EqyhyLoXlhxSkfRC9Zl6t9p1XGV63hHv22mEINsPrMZqtXXevms0XlmddQs49GljNzU&portalId=6357099) # Fashion & apparel inventory management Sell through every collection without losing margin. Protect new arrivals, move aging inventory, and fulfill online orders without draining your best stores. 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See a live demo #### New drops need protection Fresh collections can lose store selling time when online orders pull inventory from stores too early. #### Markdown styles age quickly Older styles lose value when they sit in slow-moving stores, while full-price winners still need a buffer for walk-ins. #### Multi-item orders can lose margin fast One order can become expensive when every item ships from a different location. #### Pickup depends on store eligibility A shopper may see inventory nearby, but not every store can pick, hold, and hand over every style. #### Custom apparel has its own inventory math Embroidered, altered, or made-to-order styles may share the same blank inventory and need special handling. #### Store capacity varies by location A flagship store, small boutique, and outlet door may not be able to fulfill the same number of orders in a day. #### Rejected items need follow-up If a missing, damaged, or mismatched item stays available, the same store can receive another order for it. ## Control how each collection sells ![HotWax Commerce channel availability control for apparel, hold back launch and full-price stock, clear markdown, and publish different sellable inventory by channel](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Control%20how%20each%20fashion%20collection%20sells%20online.png?width=1200&height=574&name=Control%20how%20each%20fashion%20collection%20sells%20online.png) ![HotWax Commerce channel availability control for apparel, hold back launch and full-price stock, clear markdown, and publish different sellable inventory by channel](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Control%20how%20each%20fashion%20collection%20sells%20online.png?width=600&height=287&name=Control%20how%20each%20fashion%20collection%20sells%20online.png) ## Hold back launch and full-price stock Set buffers by product, collection, or channel so online orders do not drain core sizes and styles from stores. ## Publish different availability by channel Keep eCommerce, marketplace, and wholesale sellable inventory rules separate when they draw from the same stock. ## Show pickup before checkout Show store availability on the product page and allow pickup only from stores eligible for that item. ## Control future stock and launch demand Pre-sell selected styles before stock arrives, then release orders when receiving is complete. ## Route orders by margin, speed, and sell-through ![HotWax Commerce order routing for apparel, warehouse-first fulfillment, store selling windows for new drops, and multi-item shipment consolidation to protect margin](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Route%20online%20orders%20in%20the%20right%20way%20always.png?width=1200&height=497&name=Route%20online%20orders%20in%20the%20right%20way%20always.png) ![HotWax Commerce order routing for apparel, warehouse-first fulfillment, store selling windows for new drops, and multi-item shipment consolidation to protect margin](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Route%20online%20orders%20in%20the%20right%20way%20always.png?width=2000&name=Route%20online%20orders%20in%20the%20right%20way%20always.png) ## Warehouse-first fulfillment Use stores only when the warehouse cannot fulfill, delivery is faster, or store inventory needs to move. ## Multi-item order control Prioritize locations that can fulfill more of the order and use shipment value rules to avoid unprofitable split shipments. ## Give new drops a store window Keep stores selling fresh arrivals locally before those units become available for ship from store. ## Route custom apparel Route embroidered, altered, or made-to-order items only to locations with the tools and staff to fulfill them. ## Clear markdown inventory Route older styles, outlet items, and end-of-season stock from stores that need help clearing slow inventory. ## Build omnichannel strategy around your collection Bring your launch, pickup, or custom apparel flows. We'll map how each collection should sell, move, and fulfill across online channels. See a live demo ## Give store teams workflows built for apparel ![HotWax Commerce store team app for apparel showing in-progress ship from store orders with packing options and store task workflows](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Apparel%20and%20Fashion%20Landing%20Page/Store%20order%20and%20inventory%20management%20apps%20built%20for%20fashion%20industry.png?width=1200&height=643&name=Store%20order%20and%20inventory%20management%20apps%20built%20for%20fashion%20industry.png) ![HotWax Commerce store team app for apparel showing in-progress ship from store orders with packing options and store task workflows](https://www.hotwax.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Apparel%20and%20Fashion%20Landing%20Page/Store%20order%20and%20inventory%20management%20apps%20built%20for%20fashion%20industry.png?width=600&height=322&name=Store%20order%20and%20inventory%20management%20apps%20built%20for%20fashion%20industry.png) ## Fulfill pickup orders quickly Pick the exact size and color, hold it for the customer, and complete pickup when they arrive. ## Ship right apparel from store Use scan-first picking and packing so similar sizes, washes, fits, and colors do not ship incorrectly. ## Fix inaccurate store inventory Assign counts by style, size, color, or store when an item is rejected, missing, or repeatedly wrong. ## Move styles between stores Transfer aging styles, missing sizes, or customer-requested items with clear shipped, in-transit, and received states. ## Control how much each store fulfills Set daily order limits by location so high-traffic stores, small boutiques, and outlet stores are not overloaded. ## Capture why a style cannot ship Let associates choose configurable rejection reasons like not found, damaged, stained, stitching issue, wrong color, or last unit. ## Questions apparel teams ask ### Can we stop low-value accessories from shipping alone? Shipment value rules can prevent socks, caps, belts, gifts-with-purchase, or small accessories from becoming standalone shipments that lose margin. ### Can we handle size exchanges in store? Store teams can process the return and exchange in one flow, capture the reason, and make the approved item available again after inspection. ### Can returned apparel stay offline until it is inspected? Returned items can stay out of online availability until the store confirms the item is sellable, tagged correctly, and ready to go back to stock. ### Can marketplace or wholesale orders avoid store fulfillment? Yes. Channel-specific routing rules can set preferred fulfillment locations, so marketplace, wholesale, custom, or B2B orders can ship from the approved locations instead of stores. ### Can stores pause fulfillment during sale weekends or staffing gaps? Stores can be removed from pickup or ship-from-store eligibility temporarily without removing their inventory from every view. ### Can different regions or brands follow different rules? Rules can stay separate for regions, brands, outlet stores, warehouses, 3PLs, and marketplaces while orders are still managed centrally. ## Sell through every collection without losing control of inventory Book a quick 15-minute call to get a personalized demo and get all your questions answered. 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