Shop It supplier checklist
This checklist helps South African manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors prepare a clear product proposal. You can begin with the information you already have. Missing details may be requested before a product is approved.
1. Business introduction
- Registered or trading business name, contact person's name, email and telephone number
- Operating area and collection or dispatch location
- Business registration and VAT registration status, where applicable
- Product categories and your catalogue or product list
2. Product and price information
- Product names, model numbers, descriptions, brand and supplier product codes
- Wholesale price in rand, stating whether VAT is included or excluded
- Minimum order quantity, pack quantities and any price breaks for bulk orders
- Variant details such as colour, size and model, with prices for each variant
- Manufacturer-issued barcodes (EAN, UPC or GTIN) where available. If an item has no barcode, state that clearly; please do not make one up.
3. Stock and fulfilment
- Current stock quantities and how frequently stock availability is updated
- Standard order processing time and realistic lead time for out-of-stock or made-to-order items
- Collection or delivery options, courier arrangements and dispatch cut-off times
- Packed weight in kilograms, package length, width and height in centimetres
- How you handle missing, damaged, incorrect or returned goods
- Whether you can provide tracking or proof of handover after dispatch
4. Images, quality and compliance
- Clear product images for the exact items and each major variant
- Written permission to use supplied images and any necessary product or brand material
- Accurate dimensions, materials, compatibility information and box contents
- Warranty terms, safety instructions and any certifications required for the product category
- Proof of authenticity or authorised distribution where relevant
How supplier enquiries are reviewed
- Enquiry: Share your business introduction and catalogue.
- Product review: Shop It assesses suitability, specifications and potential customer demand.
- Commercial review: Pricing, stock availability, delivery and returns arrangements are discussed.
- Approval: Products may be considered for listing only after the necessary information and arrangements have been confirmed.
Submit an enquiry
Use the Sell with Shop It supplier form or email info@shopitonline.co.za with the subject Shop It Supplier Proposal.
To send a catalogue or spreadsheet attachment, please use email. Do not include bank account details, ID documents or other sensitive records in an initial enquiry. Shop It will request verification separately if it becomes necessary.
Sending information does not create a supplier account, guarantee approval or constitute an order. Shop It currently accepts supplier enquiries; it does not provide a self-service supplier dashboard.