Let’s grow our business together.
Partner with Trans World Entertainment and SPS Commerce to grow your online business.
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Trans World Entertainment is a unique omni-channel retailer coupling a long history of specialty retail experience with digital marketplace expertise. The company operates as a leading specialty retailer of entertainment and pop culture merchandise with stores primarily under the name FYE for your entertainment and on the web at www.fye.com and www.secondspin.com. The company also operates the digital marketplace retailer etailz both domestically and internationally. Etailz uses a data driven approach to digital marketplace retailing coupled with a direct customer relationship engagement to identify new distributors and wholesalers, isolate emerging product trends, optimize price positioning and inventory purchase decisions. Trans World Entertainment is sourcing vendors for these businesses through a partnership with SPS Commerce.
Trans World Entertainment has partnered with SPS Commerce to greatly expand their online assortments across categories with unique vendors and items. They are hoping to grow their vendor base significantly in the next 6 months. Vendor partners are expected to connect electronically to process orders and maintain item information through a connection with the DSCO platform. Robust item information allows for seamless onboarding, collaboration on shared goals, and more sales. Electronic trading ensures a seamless buying experience for the Trans World Entertainment shopper.
Value to new Vendors:
- Strategic partnership that grows sales channels through owned websites (e.g. www.fye.com) and marketplaces (etailz).
- Opportunity to leverage powerful e-commerce sales and marketing resources of the TWE organization.
- Etailz has sold over $350 million across marketplaces globally and continues to grow at incredible rates.
- TWE covers shipping charges, and responds to customer service requests.
- Assisted company onboarding enabled through SPS Commerce.
Requirements
Drop-ship capable
Ship same day for orders received before noon (negotiable depending on products).
US Distribution
$15 minimum MSRP, $25 average
Process customer returns
Updated item catalog (images preferred)
Exchange documents electronically
Sourcing
Business Development
Trans World Entertainment has partnered with SPS Commerce to assist in expanding their assortment. You have been identified as a potential vendor partner for Trans World Entertainment’s strategic expansion goals. SPS Commerce can help your business connect seamlessly with Trans World Entertainment and meet the drop ship program requirements. Read below about the solutions we offer to help you make the most of your new partnership.
Assortment
Item Attribute Management
An item management solution is a complete product catalog tool that enables retailers and suppliers to share valuable item information in a consistent and standardized format. Trans World Entertainment expects all new suppliers to provide item data electronically, and SPS Commerce has a pre-built connection solution.
Fulfillment
Electronic Order Management
Trading partners automate fulfillment by exchanging electronic business documents, such as orders, shipments and invoices. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the most prevalent standard for exchanging this data.
Sourcing Process Overview
Review
Work with your dedicated SPS Commerce representative to decide if partnering with Trans World Entertainment is right for growing your business and review their standard drop ship information.
Complete
Your Sourcing Profile
Once you’ve confirmed your interest in moving forward, complete your Sourcing profile for review by the Trans World Entertainment Team. You will receive an invitation from SPS Commerce to set up your profile.
Connect
The Trans World Entertainment Team will work with you to get you onboarded as a vendor. SPS Commerce can enable your electronic connection to Trans World Entertainment to share item data and exchange documents.