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

What is the DezemberHub blog about?

The DezemberHub blog covers ERP systems, POS, and marketplace integration specifically for shoe, fashion, and sports retail in the DACH region. The articles compare established industry systems such as BITS, HIS, ETOS APOLLON, IPOS, prohandel, Sontec, advarics, and JTL-Wawi, analyze price changes, and put the ongoing market consolidation into context. Written by the team behind DezemberHub, the ERP for shoe and fashion retail. All content is from 2026 and is updated as the market moves.

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 EBG-Data with Amazon

How EBG-Data retailers sell their store inventory on Amazon, including ASIN matching and repricing. Without a second warehouse.

6 min read
ERP + Marketplace

Connect EBG-Data with Kaufland

How EBG-Data retailers offer their store goods on Kaufland.de, EAN-based and with German reach. Without a second warehouse.

6 min read
ERP + Marketplace

Connect EBG-Data with eBay

How EBG-Data retailers sell sizes and colors as variants on eBay, from real store inventory. Without a second warehouse.

6 min read
ERP + Marketplace

Connect EBG-Data with Zalando

More than Connected Retail: sell your full product range through the Zalando Partner Program, connected to EBG-Data.

6 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 counts is size and colour grids, branch stock, a TSE-compliant POS system and clean marketplace integration. DezemberHub is an ERP built exactly for this industry, bundling inventory management, POS, purchasing, shipping and an AI assistant in one system. Which system fits depends on assortment, branch structure and online plans. The big 2026 comparison ranks nine systems, including BITS, HIS, ETOS APOLLON, IPOS, prohandel, Sontec and advarics.

How much does DezemberHub's ERP system cost?

DezemberHub starts from a €50 base fee per month plus €50 per simultaneously running POS terminal. Store revenue, the number of locations and the number of employees play no role. The AI assistant is included in the base fee. Selling via marketplaces is an optional, usage-based add-on on request.

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

The market is consolidating. ETOS has belonged to the Brandt Retail group, which also includes BITS and HIS, since January 2026 (source: schuhkurier, as of October 2025). In June 2026 the ANWR Group sold EBG-Data, the maker of IPOS, to the software group TSS, which also includes prohandel (source: schuhkurier, as of June 2026). According to the provider, JTL changed its package structure on April 1, 2026. What this means for your software decision is explained in the guide to consolidation.

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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