Stow
Industries

Fulfilment that fits how your category ships.

A supplement brand and a fragile-glassware brand do not have the same problems. We tune the warehouse, packing and compliance to your sector, not the other way round.

Why category matters

The warehouse is the same. The operating detail is not.

Product profile, SKUs, launches, packing rules, channel mix and returns all change how orders are stored, picked, packed and processed. These are the factors that move the operation by category:

SKU & variant complexity
Launch & seasonal peaks
Packing & presentation rules
DTC / B2B / wholesale mix
Marketplace involvement
Return frequency & inspection
Rework & repacking where required
UK / EU stock positioning
Beauty & cosmetics

Beauty & skincare

Presentation is the product. We protect the unboxing and handle the bits that trip brands up.

Batch & expiry (FEFO) tracking
Fragile glass and pump handling
Gift-wrap and sample inserts
Beauty & personal care
Health

Supplements & wellness

High volume, repeat orders and rules that vary by country. We keep it accurate and compliant.

Lot tracking and recall readiness
Subscription & replenishment orders
Tamper-evident packing
Fashion

Apparel & accessories

Sizes, variants and returns by the bagful. We keep stock honest and reverse logistics painless.

Variant-level stock accuracy
Branded packing & inserts
High-volume returns processing
Fashion & apparel
Consumables

Food & beverage

Short shelf lives and strict handling. We ship it before it ages and document every step.

FEFO and shelf-life management
Temperature-aware storage
Ambient and fragile handling
Tech

Electronics & gadgets

Serialised, valuable and easily damaged. We track units individually and pack them safely.

Serial & IMEI tracking
Anti-static and protective packing
Battery shipping compliance
Lifestyle

Home & lifestyle

Awkward shapes, mixed weights and bundles. We handle the kitting so customers get it complete.

Bundle & kit assembly
Oversized and heavy items
Multi-box order coordination
Consumer & lifestyle
Shared operating foundation

Every category runs on the same services, configured differently.

Whatever the category, the operation is built from these services, combined to suit the product, channels and returns profile.

Industries FAQ

Common questions about industry fulfilment.

Does fulfilment differ by industry?

Yes. Not the warehouse, but the operating detail. Product profile, SKU and variant structure, packing and presentation rules, return frequency and channel mix all change how orders are stored, picked, packed and processed. The underlying services are the same; how they are configured is what differs by category.

Can Stow support both DTC and B2B orders?

Yes. Single-item consumer parcels and carton, case or pallet B2B orders are different jobs, with different packing and carrier or freight routes. Both run from the same stock. The operation plans for both rather than forcing one through the other's process.

Can marketplace and direct orders use the same stock operation?

Yes. DTC store orders and marketplace orders (Amazon, TikTok Shop) can draw on one held inventory, each with the packing, labelling and carrier route it needs, through marketplace and multi-channel fulfilment.

Can returns be inspected and reworked?

Yes. Returns are received, inspected and graded, then restocked, held, reworked or repacked where the agreed process allows, or routed onward. The outcome follows the condition rules agreed for your products.

Can stock be positioned in the UK and EU?

Yes. Stock can sit in the UK operation and the EU operation in Poland, so each market is served locally. Whether to split inventory is an operational placement decision, covered by the UK & EU fulfilment model.

We handle more than these six.

These are the categories we see most, not the only ones we handle. If you ship physical product to EU or UK customers, there is a good chance we already know your edge cases. Tell us about yours.

Talk to us about your category →