ERP & POS for Shoe Retail

Honest software comparisons, pricing analyses, and practical knowledge on ERP, POS, and selling on Amazon, Zalando, OTTO, and more.

This blog contextualizes software for shoe and fashion retail: which system fits which business, how market consolidation is playing out, and what price changes mean in practice. Written by the team behind DezemberHub, the ERP for shoe and fashion retail.

Last updated: June 2026

Comparison

ERP Systems for Shoe Retail: The Comprehensive Comparison 2026

BITS, HIS, ETOS APOLLON, IPOS, prohandel, Sontec, advarics, JTL-Wawi and DezemberHub: nine systems assessed honestly.

15 min read
Guide

Acquisitions at BITS, HIS, ETOS and EBG-Data: What the consolidation means for shoe retailers

The software landscape is reshaping itself. Includes a checklist of the 7 most important questions to ask before you make a decision.

9 min read
Guide

JTL pricing 2026: What's changing and what options retailers have

New package structure from April 2026, eazyAuction costs, and a calculation example for small fashion and shoe retailers.

8 min read
Guide

Amazon integration: The complete guide for retailers

From preparation to go-live: which data flows, what pitfalls to watch out for, and how the adapter connects to your ERP system.

8 min read
Comparison

Multichannel tools compared: 5 solutions

Plentymarkets, Magnalister, Channable, Billbee and DezemberHub: which tool is right for whom?

12 min read
ERP + Marketplace

Connect JTL-Wawi with Amazon

Sync inventory, orders and product data between JTL-Wawi and Amazon Seller Central. Includes FBA support.

6 min read
ERP + Marketplace

Connect EBG-Data with OTTO Market

How shoe and fashion retailers use EBG-Data to list their store inventory on OTTO Market. No separate online warehouse needed.

5 min read
ERP + Marketplace

Connect Sontec with Zalando

Prepare Sontec product data for Zalando: size charts, content requirements and returns management under control.

6 min read
ERP + Marketplace

Connect Diamod with Kaufland

List size grids, color variants and collection items from Diamod ERP on Kaufland.de. International sales supported.

5 min read

Frequently asked questions

Which ERP system is right for shoe retail?

For shoe and fashion retail, what matters is size and color grids, store inventory, a TSE-compliant POS system and clean marketplace integration. Established systems include BITS, HIS, ETOS APOLLON, IPOS, prohandel, Sontec and advarics. DezemberHub is an ERP built specifically for this industry, combining inventory management, POS, purchasing, shipping and an AI assistant in one system. The right fit depends on your product range, store structure and online plans. The 2026 comparison ranks nine systems.

How much does DezemberHub's ERP system cost?

DezemberHub costs €50 base fee per month plus €50 per active POS system. Revenue, number of locations and headcount are irrelevant. The AI assistant is included in the base price. Marketplace selling is an optional, usage-based add-on available on request.

Why is so much changing in shoe retail software right now?

The market is consolidating. The Brandt Group has bundled BITS, HIS and, since January 2026, ETOS. EBG-Data, the maker of IPOS, was sold in June 2026 from ANWR to TSS, which also owns prohandel. JTL changed its pricing on 1 April 2026. For retailers, this means vendor changes and price adjustments are becoming more likely. The consolidation guide explains what matters now.

Do I have to switch my existing system to sell on marketplaces?

No. The DezemberHub Connector connects your existing ERP system with Amazon, Zalando, OTTO, Kaufland and other marketplaces without requiring you to replace your system. The guides for JTL-Wawi, EBG-Data, Sontec and Diamod show how the integration works for each system.

How up to date are the comparisons and pricing analyses on this blog?

All content is from 2026 and is updated whenever the market moves. Acquisitions, pricing changes and new marketplace requirements are incorporated as soon as they become known. Every article includes a reading time and publication month.

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