New Distributors Joining Stock in the Channel
Stock in the Channel Distribution Manager ‘Brendon Mills’ has had a busy start to the year, adding 23 New Suppliers to the ever-growing network of Distributors feeding products and inventory into our system. We’ve onboarded the following suppliers from the UK, US, France, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Belgium and last but not least Germany!
Please take a moment to review the list of new partners in your region
Click on the Company “Read More” to visit their profile pages within Stock in the Channel where “Compare Prices” Customers can request access to view pricing from these new suppliers.
United Kingdom
United States
France
Australia / New Zealand
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
Trade Copiers
Specialist in aftermarket Toner and second user Print Hardware make a return to Stock in the Channel following a few years away.
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PSA Parts Europe (Ireland Only)
Customers in Ireland can now access locally healed Stock via this additional distributor entity on our UK&I website.
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Renaissance
Renaissance are a value-added IT distributor with the aim to strengthen and educate the Irish IT Channel, providing information, support and the latest news to Vendors, Resellers and End Users.
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Mr Mobile
Mr Mobile is an innovative manufacturer and distributor of tech devices & accessories and the owner of the “Tech Energi” brand for which they are seeking resellers
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DataTech
Part of the Edmundson Electrical Group, DATATECH is an established distributor of IT Infrastructure, Networking and Security Solutions with core values of service, integrity and reliability combined with the industry’s leading infrastructure brands.
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Avitor AV & UC Distribution
Avitor UK are distributors of Audio Visual and Unified Communication Technology, specialising in a select range of displays, LED solutions, digital signage, meeting room solutions and remote working solutions.
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PNY – Mellanox
The Mellanox Brand of Networking and Datacenter hardware is now available to resellers directly from the Manufacturer with inventory listed and updated multiple times per day.
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Reconome
Reconome is an IT refurbisher with a key ambition to create a long-term sustainable, affordable supply of technology so that everyone can share in the benefits.
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Tech Unlimited
Born out of experience, old values and a gap in the market, we are a device accessory and CE specialist distributor focused on education and B2B. We believe there is a better way of doing distribution, adopting a more personalised and flexible approach where resellers do not feel second best to their distributor.
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Tekserve Inc
Tekserve, Inc., is a World Wide, High Quality, Stocking Supplier of IBM/Lenovo, HP, Dell and Toshiba computers, spare parts, and options.
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EET Europarts
Now listed with us in France, EET provide suppliers and customers with expert industry knowledge, intelligent logistics solutions, unique sales service and smart marketing tools. We operate in 24 countries across Europe, carry over 1,100 brands and serve more than 30,000 buying customers annually.
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Exertis
We are pleased to welcome the well known broardline Distributor Exertis to our territory-specific site for Sweden
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Also
This Pan European Distributor of Hardware is now available on our Sweden specific site
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Despec
Despec Nordic has a dedicated focus on 5 major product categories; Consumables & paper, IT products & accessories, Ergonomics & health, Printers & scanners and Office machines & office products, and continuously strive to be the most flexible and dedicated distributor.
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Itegra
With a keen Focus on leading brands Itegra bring a wide, relevant and updated range of 12,000 products and cooperation with almost 400 manufacturers to SITC Sweden
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DCC
With Brands such as Lenovo, HP, Microsoft, DCC’s Primary business comes from surplus stock, surplus productions and other end of life IT products.
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Synnex NZ
Broardline Distributor Synnex is now providing a feed specific to the NZ region for our customers in Newzealand
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AU – PSA Parts PTY
PSA parts has worked with Stock in the channel almost since we began in the UK and we are delighted to now be working with their Australian subsidiary in Australia
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Integral Memory NL
Integral is a brand of Integral Memory plc, a company that was born in 1989 in the UK during the dawn of the PC era.
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DOBIT BV
DOBIT PRODUCTS is the official distributor for Elo Touch Solutions for BeNeLux countries. With over 30 years of experience distributing the Elo products. Dobit also offer a range of custom made touch screen solutions
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Integral Memory BE
Integral is a brand of Integral Memory plc, a company that was born in 1989 in the UK during the dawn of the PC era.
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DOBIT nv
DOBIT PRODUCTS is the official distributor for Elo Touch Solutions for BeNeLux countries. With over 30 years of experience distributing the Elo products. Dobit also offer a range of custom made touch screen solutions
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DOBIT Gmbh
DOBIT PRODUCTS is the official distributor for Elo Touch Solutions for BeNeLux countries. With over 30 years of experience distributing the Elo products. Dobit also offer a range of custom made touch screen solutions
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Distributors Wanted
Stock in the Channel is always looking to expand our list of supply partners, If are a stocking distributor in any of our regions and have products suitable for our audience of Technology products resellers, we would love to hear from you.
Simply complete the below enquiry and we will get back to you as quickly as possible:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Wishing You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Colleagues, business partners, customers and friends – we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Please note that the Stock in the Channel office will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 23rd December until Wednesday 5th January. The site will be running as usual.
In case of emergency, please contact support@stockinthechannel.com where we will continue to monitor the inbox over the holiday period.
Despite the challenges of 2021, Stock in the Channel has had a fantastic year of growth. We’d like to thank all the MSPs & VARs, Distributors and Brands that we’ve worked with this year.
Once again, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2022.
Stock in the Channel Team
Introducing the New Distributors Joining Stock in the Channel
Stock in the Channel has had an excellent year so far in 2021. Partnering with new distributors around the globe is an important part of that success and crucial to our continuing growth. We're delighted to announce that since March 2021, we've onboarded the following suppliers from the UK, Ireland, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand:
- 4Cabling (AU)
- Arrow ECS (UK)
- Atlas Gentech (NZ)
- AVF Group (UK)
- CENZ (NZ)
- Concept Technologies (UK)
- Dove Electronics (NZ)
- Duplex Corporate Communications (UK)
- Eurograph (UK)
- Go Wireless NZ (NZ)
- Microwarehouse Ireland (IR)
- Network Integrators (UK)
- ORdigiNAL (UK)
- OT Wholesale (UK)
- ScanSource (US)
- Sektor (NZ)
- Soft Solutions (NZ)
- TonersPlus Ltd (UK)
4Cabling (AU)
4Cabling is the leading direct-to-consumer manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of cabling, electrical accessories and server racks in Australia. Founded in 2006 and with over 100,000 customers, the company specialises in copper cables, network cables, fibre leads and accessories, network server rack equipment, data and other electrical cabling products.
Arrow ECS (UK)
Arrow's Enterprise Computing Solutions division addresses specific business needs with complete IT solutions that combine powerful technologies. The company's product portfolio on Stock in the Channel includes categories such as warranty & support extensions, hardware firewalls, and other security and networking-focused product types.
Atlas Gentech (NZ)
Atlas Gentech is a New Zealand-based distributor of technology products in the telecommunications, IT infrastructure, and security categories. Its team of 65 includes account managers, technical sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, trade counter and warehouse teams.
AVF Group (UK)
AVF Group is leading supplier of TV Wall Mounts, TV stands and support systems, and is a distributor of Multibrackets AB, the Swedish digital signage and AV mount specialists. AVF is an experienced company, having founded in Wolverhampton in 1977.
CENZ (NZ)
Computer Enhancements NZ Ltd is an experienced distributor, first established in 1989, and supplies servers, disk arrays, and comms equipment, as well as parts that are harder to find. CENZ supplies HP, IBM, Lenovo, Cisco, Dell EMC and other key brands.
Concept Technologies (UK)
One the North West of England's largest IT suppliers, Concept Technologies is a distributor with deep experience, having been in business for over 50 years. The company supplies products across storage, memory, networking and much more to businesses both in the UK and globally.
Dove Electronics (NZ)
Dove Electronics is a modern IT distributor with a long history in the New Zealand IT channel. Dove distributes the full range of IT products – supplying products from brands including Brother, Canon and HP – to a customer base throughout New Zealand. The company manages the number of brands it represents to ensure it has full coverage of the product set.
Duplex Corporate Communications (UK)
Founded in 2006, Duplex has grown to become a leading global supplier of voice products. The firm's product portfolio includes telephone headsets, deskphones, webcams, conference phones and bespoke manufactured products for the Telecoms industry.
Eurograph (UK)
Eurograph is a specialist distributor of compatible and remanufactured inks and toner cartridges. The firm imports all of its own products and holds them at its warehouse in Newport, South Wales. Eurograph was founded in 2007 in response to the growing demand for quality cartridges at competitive prices.
The company supplies products compatible with printers from brands including Dell, Epsom, HP, and Samsung.
Go Wireless NZ (NZ)
Go Wireless NZ strives to be the premier supplier of wireless networking and IoT hardware in New Zealand and the South Pacific. The company stocks over 2,000 products and has over 60 global vendors. A partnership with Streakwave USA that began in 2013 has enabled Go Wireless NZ to get access to innovations that wouldn't otherwise have been available in New Zealand.
MicroWarehouse Ireland (IR)
Founded over 30 years ago, MicroWarehouse is a key distributor in Ireland. The firm supplies thousands of hardware products in computing, accessories and mobile, among other categories.
Network Integrators (UK)
Network Integrators is one the UK's leading IT suppliers, specialised in managed cloud services, IT hardware and personalised hybrid IT solutions. The company provides products from major manufacturers across networking, servers, storage, computing and much more.
ORdigiNAL (UK)
ORdigiNAL is a valued-added distributor specialised in Speech Recognition. It is the largest distributor in Europe of Dragon speech recognition software and has exclusive rights to Dragon products for the legal and medical markets.
OT Wholesale (UK)
Built on a core wholesale offering, OT Wholesale provides a stable and reliable supply and distribution platform, giving access to over 10,000 product lines. Products offered included printing supplies, computing accessories, and a range of other business supplies.
ScanSource (US)
ScanSource is a leading global supplier of technology products and solutions based in Greenville, South Carolina. It distributes a vast range of IT products, including hardware from brands such as Epson, HP, and Panasonic. Founded in 1992, the firm has over 2,000 employees across the US, Canada, Europe, and Brazil.
Sektor (NZ)
Sektor, a distributor that operates in the Asia-Pacific region, is focused on technologies for the retail, networking, security, healthcare, ergonomics and mobility markets.
Sektor has grown rapidly since starting out in 2009. The company now has a 190+ strong team, with hundreds of years of combined experience, operating in 13 cities, with 6 warehouses, across Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Soft Solutions (NZ)
New Zealand-based Soft Solutions is a distributor of computer products, focused on the areas of security, network management, VoIP, help desk/ticketing systems, and storage. The company was established in 1995 and is based in Auckland.
TonersPlus Ltd (UK)
Established in 2011, TonersPlus Limited has been supplying OEM Inks and Toners for over 10 years to valued customers. The company only sells original and genuine products.
TonersPlus sells inks and toners from leading brands such as HP, Canon and Samsung at competitive prices due to having almost zero advertising costs.
Stock in the Channel Awarded Best MSP Business Support
We are very happy to announce that we have been named Best MSP Business Support in this year's MSP Innovation Awards!
Hosted by Channel Partner Insight, an incisive media brand, the awards are now in their third year with the purpose of celebrating partners - and their vendors – who are serving as extraordinary examples of success in the European managed services market.
As the largest search engine for IT product stock and prices; frequent Stock in the Channel customers will have enjoyed our unique position in the channel, connecting MSPs, Distributors and Brands across Europe.
Modern Selling: the all-in-one eCommerce platform designed for MSPs and resellers
Our application focussed on Stock in the Channel's Modern Selling platform, the portal designed to help MSPs connect with and sell to their customers in a more streamlined, digitally advanced way than ever before.
Powered by the Stock in the Channel datafeed, MSPs are able to offer a fully customisable, branded sales portal to their customers, packed with features like Collaborative Quoting, Order Automation and Purchase Authorisation.
Businesses utilising Stock in the Channel's new platform enable their customers to self-serve hardware purchases, with cloud services being added to the platform soon.
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Winners Announced! Disty Awards 2021
We’re delighted to announce the winners of Stock in the Channel’s first ever Disty Awards, celebrating the suppliers that populate our stock and price search engine and enable tens of thousands of resellers to do business.
Who are the winners of the Stock in the Channel Disty Awards 2021?
Using Stock in the Channel platform data we've identified the following winners for the 10 categories. Read on to find out how the winners have been recognised, and click through to view their profile page for more information.
Stock & Price Accuracy
Awarded to the supplier whose stock and price feed are updated most frequently, PSA Parts consistently update stock and prices, maintaining multiple client-specific, tiered pricing groups; all with a consistent level of accuracy.
Best Product Data Quality
Awarded to the supplier with the most accurate product descriptions, LINDY ace product data coverage, with 99.5% of in-stock products described by Icecat.
Best EDI Integration
Awarded to the supplier with the most electronic automated functions. The SITC and Ingram integration has it all: real-time stock and prices, EDI order automation, shipment tracking, serial numbers and CSP Billing - and now moving to Secure FTP (read more here).
Fastest Reseller Connection Response
Awarded to the supplier that actions feed requests the quickest, CMS frequently has zero pending reseller requests demonstrating a consistently rapid response to new applications.
Most Viewed Distributor
Awarded to the supplier receiving the most amount of interest from resellers using Stock in the Channel. Of the 166 distributors listed on the platform, 1 in every 7 Distributor Profile Page views is for Exertis IT.
Best Niche Supplier
Awarded to the supplier with the largest range and highest quality product data coverage within one product area. Huge well done to Cablenet for exceptional product data coverage at 99.1% for over 4000 cable SKUs.
Best Specialist Supplier
Awarded to Cloud and Security experts Exclusive Networks, recognised for providing expert insight and support to customers.
Best eCommerce Support
Awarded to the supplier who provides the fastest response time to solve feed issues and queries, sorting any and all feed-related requests in rapid time.
Best New Supplier
Awarded to the recently-joined supplier who has received the most interest from resellers. Trade Supply have been with Stock in the Channel for 6 months, awarded for their adoption and implementation for client-specific feeds.
Longest Standing Partner
Awarded to the supplier with the longest-term commitment to the platform. Supporting Stock in the Channel since its inception in November 2006, Northamber are an absolute all-rounder, with hundreds of feeds and good coverage across product data.
Congratulations to all our winners - and to all suppliers listed on Stock in the Channel.
For press enquiries or further information on listing with Stock in the Channel, please email:
distribution@stockinthechannel.com
What are the Stock in the Channel Disty Awards?
The Disty Awards are selected from internal categories that are measured from within the Stock in the Channel platform. Our objective is to shine a light on all trade distributors, large and small, broadline and niche.
With over 170 UK distributors connected to Stock in the Channel, we’ve seen the hard work and resourcefulness required that has ultimately led to success for the whole channel through 2020 and into 2021.
For a full list of UK Distributors you can find on Stock in the Channel, click here:
https://www.stockinthechannel.co.uk/Distributors
Stock in the Channel UK Distributor Awards 2021
We’re excited to announce Stock in the Channel’s first ever Disty Awards, celebrating the suppliers that populate our stock and price search engine and enable tens of thousands of resellers to do business.
What are the Stock in the Channel Disty Awards?
The Disty Awards are selected from internal categories that are measured from within the Stock in the Channel platform. Our objective is to shine a light on all trade distributors, large and small, broadline and niche.
With over 170 UK distributors connected to Stock in the Channel, we’ve seen the hard work and resourcefulness required that has ultimately led to success for the whole channel through 2020 and into 2021.
Discover the UK Disty Award Categories
Please note there are no entries required to the Stock in the Channel Disty Awards. Using our platform data we’ll be contacting the winners in the coming weeks before announcing the winners publicly.
Stock & Price Accuracy
The supplier whose Stock & Price feed are updated most frequently
Best Product Data Quality
The supplier with the most accurate product descriptions
Best EDI Integration
The supplier with the most electronic automated functionalities
Fastest Reseller Connection Response
The supplier that actions feed requests the quickest
Most Viewed Distributor
The supplier receiving the most amount of interest from resellers using Stock in the Channel
Best Niche Supplier
The supplier with the largest range and highest quality product data coverage within one product area
Best Specialist Supplier
The supplier recognised for providing expert insight and support to customers
Best eCommerce Support
The supplier who provides fastest response time to solve feed issues and queries
Best New Supplier
The recently-joined supplier who has received the most interest from resellers
Longest Standing Partner
The supplier with the longest-term commitment to the Stock in the Channel platform
When will the Disty Awards be announced?
The Disty Award categories will be reviewed by the Stock in the Channel team based on data taken from 2021, and announced at the beginning of June.
Winners will be notified first by email, then announced publicly. We look forward to sharing our findings with you and championing a selection of the best suppliers on the Stock in the Channel platform.
For a full list of UK Distributors you can find on Stock in the Channel, click here:
https://www.stockinthechannel.co.uk/Distributors
Meet the New Distributors Who Joined in Early 2021
We've had a successful start to 2021 and are thrilled to announce the arrival of five new IT suppliers and the expansion of an existing distributor into many additional markets, using Stock in the Channel's country-specific sites.
Read on to find out more about these new partners and the products you can utilize. Remember you can find a list of all the suppliers offered here.
Trust Distribution Ltd
Trust Distribution offers an extensive product portfolio, supplying over 6000 product lines from 150 vendors, including Telephone Systems, Headsets, Installation products, Conferencing etc. offering a complete end to end solution for all telecommunication needs. Trust believe in building strong relationships and offering the best of what is available on the market with the knowledge to support resellers deliver any solution successfully.
Sol Distribution
Sol Distribution is a UK-based value-added distributor of networking infrastructure solutions, based in Shropshire, UK.
Sol Distribution is an official distribution partner of ADVA Optical Networking, Alcatel Lucent Enterprise, ASUS, D-Link, Finisar, Lantronix, Net2Edge, Nokia, QCT, RAD Data Communications, Starview International, Transition Networks and Viavi Solutions, and can provide a wide range of third party compatible Transceivers & Cables.
Parsia
Parsia supply a full range of OEM consumables and parts for Konica Minolta, Kyocera Mita, Ricoh, Samsung and Sharp machines - a well as many more manufacturers. Based in Uxbridge, UK, Parsia are able to source the highest quality products from around the globe, and are committed to being first to market with the best OEM-equivalent products available. Their quality-first policy has been developed over many years working in partnership with over 400 active dealers.
MJT Computing
MJT Computing have been supporting clients for over 12 years With access to leading brands such as Cisco, Microsoft, APC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MJT Computing are able to provide exceptional delivery times, giving customers the option of same-day delivery across the mainland UK.
Pelikan, distributed via Data Direct
Data Direct have added Pelikan to their range of aftermarket toner supplies with this standalone listing.
Jarltech
Jarltech, Europe's largest specialist POS and Auto-ID distributor, have listed on Stock in the Channel for some time. We are happy to announce they are now available in all EU territories.
Follow the link to view the UK supplier page, or head to your preferred country's site to view their profile there.
How To List Your Webstore Products For Free On Google Shopping
At the end of 2020, Google expanded its free display options to businesses around the globe; allowing eCommerce businesses of all sizes to list their SKUs through the Google Shopping platform for free.
“Available globally in mid-October, search results on the Shopping tab will consist primarily of free listings, helping retailers to connect with more customers, regardless of whether they advertise on Google.”
Bill Ready, President of Commerce at Google
What Does This Mean For Stock in the Channel Webstore Customers?
For B2C webstore users, this offers a modest yet tactical opportunity to present products from your site to customers searching Google for IT and office products, effectively listing 100,000 of your supplier's products on Google shopping with no advertising cost.
While competition for product listings is tough, presenting your products to potential customers as they search is a critical marketing moment that should be taken advantage of - especially at no advertising cost to you!
Where Will Free Products Appear On Google?
Free product listings most commonly appear on the Google Shopping tab, however, they can also appear on under ‘Popular Products’ on Search results and within Google Images.
As with all Google results, your products will be ranked on relevancy for a user’s search factoring in keywords and popularity.
How To Upload Products For Free On Google Shopping?
For free listings, as well as paid shopping adverts, you must upload products through the Google Merchant Centre. However, in order to efficiently upload your product catalogue data you will have to use a Magento extension to automate the process.
We recommend using Wyomind’s Simple Google Shopping extension for Magento 2, please include that you are a Stock in the Channel customer when speaking with them.
Uploading products to Google Shopping of course does not guarantee additional sales, yet offers a great opportunity for new potential end-consumers to purchase directly from you.
Magento 2.4 Migration Now Available For All Webstore Users
Stock in the Channel’s Product Import extension has now been updated to Magento 2.4.
The update is available for both hosted webstores as well as self-hosting customers, we recommend updating as soon as possible.
Transitioning to Magento 2.4
In addition to the changes to how products and categories are handled, Magento 2.4 introduces a number of changes which may mean that themes need updating and other 3rd party extensions may no longer work. Consequently, this is not an automatic update and customers need to be prepared for this.
Please note that updating requires moving to a dedicated server - which has a small cost attached. This enhanced package which will allow for more complex webstore features industry-standard ElasticSeach and Varnish, as well as increasing site speed.
For those customers hosting on our turnkey solution: we will manage the migration to version 2.4 on your behalf. Please contact your account manager or sales@stockinthechannel.com and they will arrange a time for the upgrade and assistance in solving any of the issues that may arise.
For self-hosting customers: the extension is available for downloaded from:
https://github.com/StockChannel/SinchImport/commit/23b1bea84c36119086327ee30ea42dc335cc4073
The extension can also be downloaded from Packagist:
https://packagist.org/packages/stockinthechannel/import
Magento 2.4 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I upgrade to Magento 2.4?
Please follow the steps listed above, depending on what sort of SITC customer you are.
What happens if I don’t upgrade?
While the upgrade is not forced, Magento 2.2 is becoming end of life. This means it is likely you will experience disruption, so we highly recommend upgrading as soon as possible.
Do I need to upgrade to Magento 2.3 first or can I upgrade straight to 2.4?
If you have not yet updated to Mag 2.3 you must do so first. Please see full instructions here.
Will my webstore be offline at all while Magento updates?
Upgrading to the latest version of Magento could take an hour or two, depending on the compatibility of your webstore modules. During this time you will not be able to use your site, therefore we recommend doing this during a quiet time (in the evening, for example).
Does it make a difference if I sell B2B or B2C?
For users on Magento 2 and above we have developed a suite of B2B modules that offer an unrivalled customer experience. These features are designed for stores with a larger number of customers, offering personalised pricing and catalogues as well as order automation and enhanced quoting through an all-in-one portal. Discover Modern Selling in full here.
If you have any further questions, please contact your account manager.
Happy Christmas from Stock in the Channel
To our colleagues, business partners and friends - we wish you a Happy Christmas! What a year we have had together.
Please note that from 24th December to the 4th January, the Stock in the Channel team will be taking a well-earned break.
For all you hardworking souls, you can still find the site available and running as usual. However, you will not be able to reach us by phone or email.
In case of emergency, please contact support@stockinthechannel.com where we will continue to monitor the inbox over the festive period.
Finally, a BIG THANK YOU to all the Resellers, Distributors and Brands for working so hard with us this year in particular, making 2020 a great year for the Channel.
Rest, relax and be merry. We look forward to speaking again in the new year.
The Stock in the Channel Team
