Wholesale operating model
Compare a blended retail and B2B store with a dedicated setup using the actual catalog and customer requirements.
Shopify agency capability
Shopify B2B & Wholesale Development
Create a B2B buying journey that respects company accounts, catalogs, pricing, payment terms and operational workflows.
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Wholesale development starts with how companies place and manage orders. Catalog access, buyer permissions and finance requirements may matter more than storefront appearance. We document those rules, assess plan fit and then build the buyer experience around an operating model your team can maintain. Consider a buyer ordering for several company locations with different product access and approval needs. The specification should cover account access, catalog visibility, quantities and the information finance receives. These scenarios provide a practical basis for selecting the store setup and verifying the wholesale order lifecycle.
- Who this service is for
- Wholesale merchants with company buyers, negotiated catalogs or order processes that differ from retail shopping.
- Start with the constraint that matters
- Bring representative company accounts, pricing rules, payment terms and the order information your operations team needs.
Deliverables
A clear scope. A usable handover.
Company and catalog configuration
Map buyer access, company locations and catalog assignments against the capabilities of the selected Shopify plan.
Buyer ordering experience
Design repeat ordering, product selection and account information around the tasks wholesale buyers perform.
Order and operations checks
Validate pricing visibility, buyer permissions and the data required by finance and fulfillment.
Decisions before development
Model the company, its buyers and its purchasing rules.
A practical planning example
A wholesale company with two locations may need different shipping details, buyer access and catalog arrangements. A single customer tag is not a complete specification for that operating model.
Use a representative company with more than one buyer to review the workflow. Confirm which catalog each buyer sees, what information appears on the order and who handles account changes before extending the setup to the wider wholesale customer base.
Include a buyer who can place an order and a colleague with a different responsibility. Walk through location selection, product availability and the agreed payment arrangement. Compare the order record with the operations team’s expectations, and document who approves access changes when a buyer joins, leaves or moves between company locations.
Illustrative scenario for scoping the work, not a reported client result.Shopify B2BCompany accountsCatalog assignmentsWholesale order integration
- What to decide
- Map company and location relationships, applicable catalogs, pricing ownership and payment expectations. Confirm which requirements fit the selected Shopify setup and which need an app or a changed process.
- What to verify
- Use representative buyers to test access, permitted products, pricing and order details. Include a buyer without access and a location change so restricted information is not exposed inadvertently.
- What to receive at handover
- Receive instructions for company setup, catalog assignment and buyer access. Include representative wholesale order checks and document who maintains pricing and payment arrangements so account managers can operate the agreed Shopify B2B workflow consistently.
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Implementation checks
Clear decisions from brief to release.
- Model representative buyers
Use different company locations and permissions to expose access and pricing requirements.
- Check the repeat-order journey
Review account sign-in, catalog selection and the handoff to checkout.
- Reconcile wholesale order data
Confirm the receiving operational system can interpret the agreed company and payment information.
Authentic project context
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Relevant client feedback
“Another Shopify Plus project successfully done by Vivek. He always solves the issues quickly and without unnecessary revisions.”
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Use the commercial structure that fits the uncertainty.
- Fixed scope for defined outcomes
- Development hours for evolving backlogs
- Monthly retainers for continuous roadmaps
- White-label delivery for agency partners
Is Shopify Plus required for B2B?
Not for every B2B setup. Shopify offers B2B features across multiple plans, with different catalog and payment capabilities. Company-specific catalogs and advanced payment requirements can change the plan decision.
Should wholesale and retail share one store?
A shared store can simplify catalog management, while a dedicated store can separate merchandising and operations. Pricing visibility, product overlap, staff ownership and integrations determine which tradeoff fits.
Can B2B orders reach our ERP?
That can be included when the ERP provides suitable access. Company, location, payment-term and order identifiers need explicit mapping so downstream processing recognizes the wholesale context.
Can different wholesale customers see different products or prices?
Customer-specific access and pricing are reviewed against the selected Shopify plan and implementation. Start with representative company scenarios, including buyers with more than one location. The scope should show who maintains those rules and how staff check a change before customers use it.
Can we support repeat orders and large wholesale baskets?
Those workflows can be assessed as part of the buyer experience. The brief should describe how customers find recurring products, enter quantities and review availability or minimums. Test realistic order sizes and the information required by the team processing the order.
What is included in a B2B launch checklist?
Checks cover the agreed company access, catalog presentation, pricing, purchasing terms and order handoff. Include a buyer who should not receive access and a staff member maintaining company records. Finance and fulfillment should approve the information they receive before the wholesale journey is released.
Your project, led by Vivek
Your next chapter starts with a better store.
Tell us where you want to take your Shopify business. Vivek will review your goals and discuss a practical way forward.
- Work directly with VivekOne point of contact, from your first message through delivery.
- Focus on what your store needsA new build, a better customer experience or systems that work together.
- Know the scope before you commitAgree the priorities, deliverables and cost before work begins.
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