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Why Sell on Åhléns?

Åhléns is one of Scandinavia’s largest and most well-known marketplaces, offering a fantastic opportunity for brands looking to reach a wide audience in Sweden. While Åhléns has physical department stores, most sellers start by selling online, as entering retail locations requires extensive planning.

Key Benefits of Selling on Åhléns

-Massive customer base – Åhléns has 2.4 million loyal club members.

-Strong brand recognition – A trusted name in Swedish retail.

-Omnichannel selling – Opportunity to expand from online to physical stores.

-New product exposure – New listings get high visibility on the homepage for two weeks.

What Does Åhléns Look for in a Brand?

When applying to sell on Åhléns, the marketplace carefully evaluates brands based on: 

Product fit – Your products should align with Åhléns’ range and customer expectations.

Brand identity – The marketplace looks for strong, high-quality brands. Competitive pricing – Åhléns aims to offer great products at fair prices.

Best-Selling Categories on Åhléns

  • Women’s Fashion
  • Interior Design & Home Decor
  • Beauty & Skincare

The marketplace is also actively expanding into new product categories, so there may be opportunities beyond these bestsellers.

Requirements for Selling on Åhléns

To list products on Åhléns, sellers must provide:

  • EAN (European Article Number)
  • Brand Name
  • Gender (Male/Female/Unisex)
  • Size & Color Variants

Product Image Guidelines

  • Images must be square (1000×1000 pixels recommended).
  • Backgrounds should be white or light-colored.
  • No text or logos are allowed on product images.
  • Each product must have at least two, but no more than five images.

Sello simplifies this process by automatically converting images to the correct format—so you don’t have to worry!

Shipping & Fulfillment

  • Sellers must deliver orders within 6 business days (except for custom-made items).

How to Get Started

If you’re interested in selling on Åhléns, you can apply by contacting Åhléns for approval. Already a Sello user? We support Åhléns integration, making it easy to list and manage your products.

Get started today!

Sara Pettersson, Marketing specialist

October 10, 2024
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