Brandsdistribution
Turin fashion wholesaler with a flat dropshipping subscription and Shopify app
At a glance
| Company | IDT S.p.A. |
|---|---|
| Category | Wholesale Marketplaces |
| Headquarters | Turin, Italy |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Italy (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Dropshipping service, BrandsSync app for Shopify, catalog export in XLS, CSV and XML, API documentation, stock updates, wholesale ordering, multiple currencies |
| Pricing | Dropshipping service: 99 EUR a month plus VAT or 990 EUR a year plus VAT, unlimited products, no minimum purchase order; paid assistance 199 EUR plus VAT; wholesale website minimum order 2,000 EUR |
| Best For | Fashion retailers who want a flat subscription for dropshipping branded clothing |
| Replaces | Spocket |
Review in detail
Brandsdistribution is a wholesale and dropshipping service for branded fashion. Its terms name IDT S.p.A., with registered office at Via Quittengo 35 in Turin and VAT number 10010450012, as the owner of the site.
The home page counts 337 brands, 170 countries and more than a million registered operators, which are self-reported figures. Retailers can buy wholesale or use the dropshipping service.
What does the Brandsdistribution dropshipping service include?
Brandsdistribution lists the BrandsSync app for Shopify, a catalog export in XLS, CSV or XML, API documentation, stock updates and no minimum order quantity for dropshipping. Customers see Italian retail price, sales price and suggested price per product.
Paid assistance costs 199 EUR plus VAT. The terms also list a flat-rate payment of 15 EUR for Italy.
What does Brandsdistribution cost?
The dropshipping terms list a monthly plan with unlimited products at 99 EUR plus VAT and an annual plan at 990 EUR plus VAT. The service cost is non-refundable.
The wholesale side of the site has a minimum order of 2,000 EUR, which does not apply to the dropshipping service.
How does Brandsdistribution compare with Spocket?
Brandsdistribution is a fashion wholesaler under Italian law, where Spocket is a multi-category marketplace in Canada. Brandsdistribution charges one flat subscription for unlimited products.
Spocket is stronger on categories and on a free trial period. Brandsdistribution is stronger on the stated flat price and fashion brand range.
Where it falls short
Brandsdistribution covers branded fashion only and has a non-refundable subscription of 99 EUR a month. The privacy text says the company cannot guarantee the same protection if data goes outside its home country. For a lower entry price compare Hertwill or GOGETTERS.
Who Brandsdistribution fits
Fashion shop owners who want a stable catalogue of branded clothing with API or file feeds and accept a flat monthly cost.
What works, what does not
Pros
- Italian entity with address and VAT number published
- Flat 99 EUR plus VAT subscription for unlimited products
- No minimum purchase order for dropshipping
- BrandsSync app for Shopify and API documentation
- Catalog feeds in XLS, CSV and XML
Cons
- Fashion only
- Subscription is non-refundable
- Prices exclude VAT
- Wholesale site has a 2,000 EUR minimum order
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Italian owner with address and VAT number printed
- Flat 99 EUR plus VAT a month for unlimited dropshipping products
- No minimum purchase order under the dropshipping plan
- BrandsSync app for Shopify plus API documentation
- Product feeds in XLS, CSV and XML
Cons
- Fashion is the only category
- The subscription cannot be refunded
- All prices exclude VAT
- The wholesale site demands 2,000 EUR per order
Alternatives to Brandsdistribution
Further European wholesale marketplaces to compare:
See all European wholesale marketplaces or compare them directly against Spocket on our alternatives page.
Questions buyers ask
For fashion, yes. IDT S.p.A. in Turin, Italy, runs Brandsdistribution and offers a dropshipping subscription for branded clothing. Spocket, Inc. is based in Vancouver, Canada.
The dropshipping terms list 99 EUR plus VAT a month or 990 EUR plus VAT a year, with unlimited products and no minimum purchase order.
Brandsdistribution lists a BrandsSync app for Shopify, catalog export files in XLS, CSV and XML, API documentation and stock updates.