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title: Ship From Store Software for Retailers | HotWax Commerce
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- [Order Management System](https://www.hotwax.co/product/omnichannel-order-management-system/)
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- [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/)
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- [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)
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- [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)
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# Ship From Store
Turn stores into fulfillment centers. Ship online orders from nearby stores for same-day and next-day delivery and lower last-mile costs.
# How it works
### Pick easier
Use batch picking to speed up fulfillment. Sort orders by shipping method to meet tight SLAs.
Assign picklists to guide store staff, sorted by bin or location for the shortest route through the store. Scan and pick with full-size images and reduce mistakes.
### Pack smarter
Rate shop to choose the most cost-effective shipping method that still meets your SLA, or compare carriers through an aggregator like EasyPost. Print single-box labels in advance, get a label for each box on multi-box orders, and send tracking emails, like ‘Ready to Ship’, automatically.
### Ship faster
Auto ship packed orders with tracking codes and sync status across systems. Generate carrier manifests from packed orders with no manual entry.
Send tracking details to customers automatically. Set fulfillment reminders and make sure no order is ever missed.
## See the Fulfillment App in action
Walk through the Fulfillment App and see how store staff use it day-to-day.
See a live demo
## Ship From Store made easy
## Fulfill confidently
Set fulfillment limits to control how many orders a store can fulfill in a day. Override limits for peak seasons, and simulate a change to limits, safety stock, or routing rules before it reaches live orders.
## Transferring inventory
Move stock where it’s needed, between stores to rebalance inventory or unsold inventory back to the warehouse, all from the same app.
## Handling special orders
Fulfill kits, service products and activate gift cards directly from the app.
## Store crediting
Store staff are key to fulfillment success. Use incentives to motivate staff and increase fulfillment throughput.
## Managing exceptions
Reject an item once and reroute it to the next eligible location, along with the same item on other open orders at that store. Rejection reasons decide whether inventory is corrected for online sales only or on hand too.
## Analyzing reports
Measure what matters. Track store performance, time to fulfill, and monitor rejection reasons to address root causes.
Use these insights to remove bottlenecks, fix recurring issues, and make fulfillment faster and more reliable across all stores.
## Works for every store layout
## Flagship stores
Large assortments and bigger teams make them well-suited for handling a higher share of online orders alongside in-store traffic.
## Smaller boutiques
Even the most compact stores play a role. By managing order limits based on staff capacity and available stock, boutiques contribute meaningfully to online demand without creating pressure on the in-store experience.
## Urban stores
Close to customers and courier hubs, urban locations are perfect for same-day and next-day delivery. Routing more orders here reduces last-mile costs and meets expectations for quick delivery.
## Suburban stores
Balanced foot traffic and extra space allow these stores to process a steady flow of orders and provide support when nearby urban stores are overloaded.
## Outlet stores
Outlets are helpful for moving surplus stock. Online orders routed here help clear inventory faster, free up warehouse space, and turn unsold products into revenue.
Flagship stores
Smaller boutiques
Urban stores
Suburban stores
Outlet or clearance stores
Large assortments and bigger teams make them well-suited for handling a higher share of online orders alongside in-store traffic.
Even the most compact stores play a role. By managing order limits based on staff capacity and available stock, boutiques contribute meaningfully to online demand without creating pressure on the in-store experience.
Close to customers and courier hubs, urban locations are perfect for same-day and next-day delivery. Routing more orders here reduces last-mile costs and meets expectations for quick delivery.
Balanced foot traffic and extra space allow these stores to process a steady flow of orders and provide support when nearby urban stores are overloaded.
Outlets are helpful for moving surplus stock. Online orders routed here help clear inventory faster, free up warehouse space, and turn unsold products into revenue.
## What Ship From Store delivers
### Increased inventory turnover
Extra stock doesn’t sit idle when demand shifts. Stores with surplus can fulfill online orders for other regions, reducing markdowns and keeping products moving.
### Best use of stores
Stores contribute in line with their capacity. Larger locations fulfill higher volumes, while smaller ones support online demand without affecting in-store experience.
### Faster delivery
Shipping from the nearest store cuts down transit time. Customers often receive orders in 1–2 days, and in many cases, even on the same day.
### Lower environmental impact
Fewer long truck routes mean fewer miles traveled. Local fulfillment keeps shipping costs down and reduces carbon footprint.
## Ready to roll out Ship From Store?
Work with our team to design the Ship From Store workflow that fits your brand.
See a live demo
## Request Consultation
## Got questions? We’ve got answers
- ##### What is ship from store?
Ship from store is a fulfillment strategy where retail stores act as mini fulfillment centers. When an online order comes in, it is routed to a nearby store that has the item, and store staff pick, pack, and ship it to the customer. It shortens delivery times and puts store inventory to work for online demand.
- ##### Why should we implement Ship From Store when we already fulfill from warehouses?
Central warehouses are often far from customers, which drives up shipping costs and delivery times. Ship From Store taps into local store inventory, reducing distance, speeding delivery, and improving profitability on every order.
- ##### How is Ship From Store different from in-store pickup (BOPIS)?
In BOPIS, customers collect their orders from the store themselves. In Ship From Store, the store ships directly to the customer’s address through a carrier. The customer never visits the store.
- ##### Do we need new infrastructure inside stores?
No heavy setup is required. Stores usually need shipping supplies, packaging materials, label printers, and mobile devices for staff.
- ##### How does Ship From Store affect store inventory?
Not all stock is made available for online orders. Safety stock rules keep a buffer for walk-in customers, so shelves aren’t empty. The OMS updates sellable inventory in real time, after safety stock and orders already reserved, so both online and in-store shoppers see accurate availability.
- ##### Do orders always ship from the nearest store?
Not always. While proximity is important, Ship From Store follows the [routing rules](https://www.hotwax.co/order-routing) you set. Orders may ship from the nearest store if it has stock, staff capacity, and falls within your fulfillment limits. If not, the routing engine looks at other eligible stores or warehouses. This way, deliveries are fast, but never at the cost of overloading a store or creating inventory issues.
- ##### How do we manage store staff workload and limits?
Ship From Store allows you to set order caps per store, so fulfillment doesn’t overwhelm staff during peak hours. Orders can be routed to backup stores when caps are reached, keeping both online fulfillment and in-store service balanced.
- ##### What happens if a store rejects an order?
If a store can’t fulfill an order, due to low staff, missing stock, or other reasons, the order isn’t lost. The routing engine automatically reroutes it to the next eligible location based on your rules. Rejections also feed into reporting, so you can spot recurring issues (like frequent stockouts or staffing gaps) and fix them.
- ##### Can we test ship from store routing changes before they go live?
Yes. Routing Simulation compares your current routing setup with variations, such as lower safety stock, different store order limits, or new distance rules, on a set of real orders. It shows how many orders would be brokered, queued, or left unfillable and how work spreads across stores, without changing live orders or inventory.
- ##### Is the pricing per user or per store associate?
No, Ship From Store is not priced per user. Costs are based on order volume, not on how many associates log in. This makes it easy to involve all store staff in fulfillment without worrying about adding user licenses.
- ##### How does this tie into sustainability goals?
Shipping from a nearby store instead of a distant warehouse reduces shipping distance, last-mile emissions, and reliance on long-haul carriers. It also makes better use of inventory already positioned in stores.
- ##### How quickly can we roll out?
Most retailers start with a pilot group of stores, refine processes, and then expand across the network. With HotWax Commerce, brands can go live with Ship From Store in as little as three weeks.
- ##### What kind of support or training is provided during implementation?
Implementation includes guided onboarding, starting with a pilot in selected stores. Store teams are trained on the Fulfillment App, including how to pick, pack, and ship orders with minimal disruption to daily work. Managers receive support in setting fulfillment rules like order limits, safety stock, and store groupings. Ongoing resources and reporting tools help teams refine performance and scale to more stores confidently.
- ##### What ROI can we expect?
Retailers see faster delivery times, lower shipping costs on orders that ship from nearby stores, higher inventory turnover, and fewer markdowns. ROI is driven by both cost savings and increased sales of previously unsold stock.
## Take the next step
Book a quick 15-minute call with our team and get all your questions answered.
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- Product
- [Omnichannel Order Management](https://www.hotwax.co/product/omnichannel-order-management-system/)
- [FAQ](https://www.hotwax.co/frequently-asked-questions)
- [Product Updates](https://www.hotwax.co/product-update)
- [Documentation](https://www.hotwax.co/hotwax-commerce-documentation)
- Use cases
- [Buy Online Pick-Up In Store](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/buy-online-pick-up-in-store-bopis-software/)
- [Configurable Order Routing](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/configurable-order-routing)
- [Ship From Store](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/ship-from-store-software)
- [Unified Inventory](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/unified-inventory/)
- [Pre-Orders](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/pre-orders/)
- [Buy Online Return In Store](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/buy-online-return-in-store-boris-software)
- [Store Inventory Management](https://www.hotwax.co/solution/store-inventory-management)
- Solutions
- [Omnichannel OMS for Shopify](https://www.hotwax.co/product/omnichannel-order-management-system-for-shopify/)
- [Omnichannel Retail Sales Audit](https://www.hotwax.co/product/omnichannel-retail-sales-audit-oresa/)
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