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What Is a Marketplace Listing for Wholesale Brands

A wholesale marketplace listing is the product and company profile buyers see inside a B2B marketplace, with pricing, pack sizes, and order terms.

$0[1]
BoxNCase Free plan
200 SKUs[2]
Free plan limit
1 store[3]
Free plan includes

Definition

A marketplace listing for wholesale brands is the page that presents your products to retail buyers inside a B2B marketplace. It usually includes your brand profile, product assortment, pack sizes, pricing, and order terms.

The listing acts as a searchable storefront. Buyers use it to review what you sell, decide whether your assortment fits their store, and place an order without exchanging many emails first.

On BoxNCase, a marketplace listing is included on the Free plan, which costs $0 per month and includes up to 200 SKUs and 1 store.[1][2][3]

How it works

You create a profile for your brand and add the items you want buyers to see. Each product entry should be clear about unit size, case pack, minimum order quantity, and any ordering rules that matter to a buyer.

The B2B marketplace then shows that listing to relevant buyers. They can search, filter, and compare suppliers, which makes completeness and accuracy matter more than design flourishes.

If the listing is current, buyers can move from discovery to order faster in the same system. If it is vague or incomplete, they often leave and ask follow-up questions elsewhere.

Why it matters

For wholesale brands, the listing is often the first point of contact. It can reduce manual selling work by showing the facts buyers need before they request samples, ask for terms, or place an opening order.

It also helps you keep product data in one place. That matters when you sell to multiple stores, because buyers want to see the same pack sizes, images, and order rules each time they revisit your catalog.

A good listing supports route-to-market work as well. It can sit beside your other wholesale channels and give buyers a standard place to review products, whether you are serving independent retailers, chains, or distributors.

Examples

A snack brand may list its core flavors with case pack details, wholesale price, and reorder rules. A buyer can review the range, choose the cases needed, and submit an order from the same listing.

A beverage brand may use the listing to separate core items from seasonal items. That helps buyers understand what is always available and what may have a shorter selling window.

A new brand may start with a small assortment and a single store presence. BoxNCase Free includes up to 1 store and up to 200 SKUs, while Starter includes up to 3 stores and up to 2,000 SKUs.[3][2][4][5]

Plan features

If you use BoxNCase for a marketplace listing, the plan you choose changes how many stores and SKUs you can manage. It also affects whether you use a shared storefront or an isolated stack.

The table below keeps the plan facts in one place so you can compare the listed limits and features for your wholesale setup.

BoxNCase plan facts for marketplace listings
PlanPriceStoresSKUsListing and storefront
Free$0 per month[1]Up to 1 store[3]Up to 200 SKUs[2]Marketplace listing; shared storefront; Stripe Connect payouts[6]
Starter$79 per month, or $768 per year billed annually[7]Up to 3 stores[4]Up to 2,000 SKUs[5]Marketplace listing; shared storefront; email support[8]
Brand$299 per month, or $2,868 per year billed annually[9]Up to 10 stores[10]Unlimited SKUs[11]Marketplace listing; isolated stack; custom domain[12]
EnterpriseCustom pricing[13]Up to 100 stores[14]Unlimited SKUs[15]Marketplace listing; isolated stack; custom domain; SLA; dedicated support[16]

FAQ

Is a marketplace listing the same as a wholesale catalog?

Not exactly. A wholesale catalog can live in a file, on a website, or in a sales deck. A marketplace listing is the version buyers see inside a B2B marketplace, where they can discover products and often place orders in the same place.

What should you include in a wholesale marketplace listing?

Include the basics a buyer needs to make a decision: product names, pack sizes, case counts, pricing, minimums, images, and any order terms. Clear details reduce back-and-forth and make your listing easier to buy from.

Why do buyers care about a B2B marketplace listing?

Buyers use the listing to check fit before they commit time to outreach. They want to see whether your assortment, pack structure, and terms match how they buy for their stores.

Can a small brand use a marketplace listing?

Yes. A small brand can start with a focused assortment and expand later. BoxNCase Free includes up to 1 store and up to 200 SKUs, so you can begin with a narrow catalog and add more as your wholesale program grows.[3][2]

How does BoxNCase handle listing limits?

BoxNCase ties listing limits to the plan you choose. Free includes up to 1 store and up to 200 SKUs, Starter includes up to 3 stores and up to 2,000 SKUs, and Brand and Enterprise remove the SKU limit.[3][2][4][5][11][15]

See how a listing works on BoxNCase

Start with Free, then move up as your store count and SKU count change.[1][7][9]

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Sources

  1. [1]BoxNCase Free plan costs $0 per month. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  2. [2]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 200 SKUs. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  3. [3]BoxNCase Free plan includes up to 1 store. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  4. [4]BoxNCase Starter plan includes up to 3 stores. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  5. [5]BoxNCase Starter plan includes up to 2,000 SKUs. BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  6. [6]BoxNCase Free plan features: 1 store; Up to 200 SKUs; BoxNCase marketplace listing; Shared storefront (yourname.myboxncase.com); Stripe Connect payouts. Marketplace listing included; shared partners stack; no custom domain; shared storefront (yourname.myboxncase.com). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  7. [7]BoxNCase Starter plan costs $79 per month ($768 per year billed annually). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  8. [8]BoxNCase Starter plan features: Up to 3 stores; Up to 2,000 SKUs; BoxNCase marketplace listing; Shared storefront; Email support. Marketplace listing included; shared partners stack; no custom domain; shared storefront (yourname.myboxncase.com). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)
  9. [9]BoxNCase Brand plan costs $299 per month ($2,868 per year billed annually). BoxNCase pricing (captured 2026-10-13)

Last reviewed 2026-10-13.

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