Why Sourcing Matters for Your Own Brand
On your own store, every bad product reflects on your brand directly. Consistent quality brings repeat customers and good reviews, which are what make a Shopify store profitable.
SHOPIFY SOURCING
Product Sourcing for UK Shopify Stores
Your own store lives on repeat customers, and repeat customers depend on consistent quality. We find suppliers who deliver the same good product every time, at a price that leaves room for your marketing, and help get the stock to your warehouse.
- UK, EU and overseas suppliers
- Samples and quality checks
- Delivery to you or a 3PL
SHOPIFY UK SPECIALISTS
Shopify Sourcing Experts for UK Sellers and Brands
We source products for new Shopify brands and for stores that need a better or cheaper supplier.
A UK Team That Checks Suppliers Properly
We work from Milton Keynes for brands in Wolverton, Buckingham, Northampton, London and Liverpool, checking suppliers against UK safety and labelling rules as well as price.
Areas we cover
Based in Milton Keynes, working with Amazon sellers nearby in Bletchley, Wolverton, Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford, Buckingham, Bedford, Northampton and Olney, and across the UK in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Lichfield.
- Milton Keynes
- Bletchley
- Wolverton
- Newport Pagnell
- Stony Stratford
- Buckingham
- Bedford
- Northampton
- Olney
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Liverpool
- Lichfield
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Why Most Shopify Sourcing Goes Wrong
These problems usually show up months later, in reviews and returns.
Quality That Changes Between Orders
The first batch is great, the second is not. Customers who come back get a worse product and stop coming back.
Unit Costs That Leave No Room for Ads
Your own store pays for every visitor. If the unit cost is too high, there is nothing left for marketing.
Stock Arriving Late Before Busy Periods
Late production before Black Friday or Christmas means missed sales at the best time of year.
Worried About Your Supplier? Get a Free Sourcing Review
Send us your product and current quotes. We will tell you whether the price, terms and lead time look right.
THE BASICS
What Is a Shopify Sourcing Service?
Sourcing Yourself vs Sourcing with an Expert
| On your own | With us | |
|---|---|---|
| Suppliers | First few search results | A vetted shortlist |
| Quality | Photos only | Samples and inspection |
| Price | First quote accepted | Negotiated with comparisons |
| Delivery | Learning as you go | Planned to your warehouse |
UK Suppliers vs Overseas Suppliers
| UK or EU | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit cost | Usually higher | Usually lower |
| Lead time | Days to weeks | Often 6 to 10 weeks |
| Minimum order | Often smaller | Often larger |
| Quality checks | Local follow-up is often easier | Sampling and inspection need coordination |
WHY IT PAYS
Benefits of Professional Shopify Sourcing
Consistent Quality
A clear spec and inspections keep every batch the same, so repeat customers stay happy.
Better Unit Costs
Proper comparisons and negotiation leave more room for marketing.
Stock in Time for Peak Season
Orders planned backwards from Black Friday and Christmas.
WHAT YOU GET
What’s Included in Our Shopify Sourcing Service
As much or as little of the process as you need.
Supplier Search and Vetting
Suppliers checked for experience, certificates and references.
Quotes and Negotiation
Like-for-like quotes and negotiated prices and terms.
Samples and Testing
Samples compared side by side against your spec.
Packaging and Branding
Branded packaging and inserts that suit your store.
Quality Inspection
Pre-shipment inspections so faults are fixed at the factory.
Freight and Delivery
Freight, duty and delivery to your warehouse or 3PL.
Reorder Planning
Reorder points worked out from your sales and peak dates.
SUPPLIER STRATEGY
Sourcing Strategy: Quality You Can Build a Brand On
For your own store, the cheapest supplier is rarely the best. Consistency is worth paying for.
01
A Written Spec Every Supplier Follows
We write a clear spec covering materials, sizes, colours, packaging and tolerances, agreed in writing. It is the simplest way to keep quality the same from one order to the next.
- Materials and sizes
- Colour references
- Packaging details
- Agreed tolerances
02
Planning Stock Around Your Calendar
We plan orders around your launches and the UK retail calendar, so stock is in your warehouse before the busy weeks, not after.
- Launch dates
- Black Friday and Christmas
- Supplier holidays
- Buffer stock
Let’s Find the Right Supplier
Book a call and tell us what you need. We will explain where we would look first.
HOW WE WORK
Our Shopify Sourcing Process
Five steps from spec to stock on your shelves.
Spec and Target Cost
We write the spec and agree the unit cost you need.
Supplier Search
We find and check suppliers and gather quotes.
Samples and Negotiation
We compare samples and agree final terms.
Production and Inspection
We follow production and check quality before shipping.
Delivery and Reorders
Stock is delivered and reorders are planned.
YOUR TIMELINE
Sourcing Timeline: What to Expect Week by Week
UK suppliers are faster. Overseas orders take longer but often cost less per unit.
Weeks 1 to 3: Suppliers and Samples
- Spec written
- Suppliers shortlisted
- Samples ordered
Weeks 4 to 8: Production
- Terms agreed
- Production started
- Packaging approved
Weeks 9 to 12: Delivery
- Inspection passed
- Stock delivered
- Reorders planned
WHY CODECRACKERS
Why UK Brands Choose Us for Shopify Sourcing
Real Ecommerce Experience
We know what happens to reviews and repeat sales when quality slips.
One Dedicated Sourcing Manager
One person talks to suppliers for you and keeps you updated.
Transparent Reporting from Day One
Every quote, sample note and inspection report shared. No hidden commission.
REAL RESULTS
Shopify Sourcing Results and Client Reviews
Results from online stores we have built and improved, including higher order values and more repeat customers.
Conversion up 18% after a Shopify redesign
+18%Conversion rate
+12%Average order value
Nuvo Wellness: products reorganised around how customers shop, with 41% faster mobile pages.
Read the case studyBigger baskets and more repeat customers
+29%Average order value
22%Repeat purchase rate
Armani Trading: a wide range made easy to browse, with more sales now coming direct.
Read the case studyOrganic search traffic up 72%
+72%Organic search traffic
+38%Returning visitors
AllWorldFlags: a large catalogue rebuilt with clean structure and product SEO.
Read the case study“Our products were always good, but the old store made them hard to find. CodeCrackers reorganised everything around how our customers actually shop. The site feels calm and simple now, people find what they need quickly, and we’re seeing more orders with more in each basket.”
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WHO WE WORK WITH
Who Our Shopify Sourcing Service Is For
New Brands Placing a First Order
You have a product and need a supplier you can trust.
Stores Unhappy With Quality
Reviews and returns are suffering and you need a better supplier.
Brands Moving Production Closer to Home
You want UK or EU suppliers for faster restocks.
PRICING
How Much Does Shopify Sourcing Cost in the UK?
Fixed fees, excluding VAT, stock, freight, inspection and duty.
Most popular
Full Sourcing
From £995 one-off
Search, samples and negotiation for one product.
Get a quoteWhat’s Included in Our Sourcing Packages
| Feature | Supplier Search | Full Sourcing | Managed Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supplier search and vetting | |||
| Comparable quotes | |||
| Sample comparison | – | ||
| Price and terms negotiation | – | ||
| Pre-shipment inspection | – | – | |
| Freight and delivery | – | – |
Sourcing Budget: Samples, Stock and Delivery
Plan for samples, a deposit on your first order, freight, import duty and VAT, and storage at your warehouse or 3PL.
- Samples and shipping
- Order deposit and balance
- Freight, duty and import VAT
- Warehouse or 3PL
FAQs
Shopify Sourcing: Frequently Asked Questions
FREE PLAN
Start Sourcing for Your Shopify Store Today
Tell us about your product and target price and we will reply with a free sourcing plan.
- Where we would look
- Realistic unit cost
- Lead time
- Fixed quote
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