Your HIS assortment on Zalando, OTTO, and 50+ marketplaces.
The DezemberHub Connector connects your HIS ERP system with the marketplaces: size matrix mapping, ANWR and ECC data as the foundation, and real-time POS sync, all managed from your system.
You keep HIS and gain reach on top. Existing XML connections continue to run in parallel, personally guided from initial analysis to go-live.
Free 30-day trial. Start with your email, no payment details required, no automatic renewal.
What is the HIS marketplace connection from DezemberHub? The DezemberHub Connector is the bridge between the HIS ERP system (HIS::WIN, HIS::POS, HIS::ASP, HIS::MailOrder) and over 50 online marketplaces such as Zalando, OTTO, About You, Limango, and Kaufland. It automatically translates the HIS size matrix into the required format for each marketplace, enriches listings with ANWR DCC and ECC data, and keeps inventory up to date within seconds after every POS sale. HIS remains your leading system.
All marketplaces from a single source. Your HIS::WIN as the hub.
DezemberHub supports Amazon, eBay, Zalando, OTTO, Kaufland, About You, Limango, and 50+ more marketplaces. If you already connect individual channels via XML, these continue to run without issues.
Already connected via HIS::XML?
- Amazon
- eBay
- schuhe.de
- schuhe24.de
- sabu.de
- sportmarken24.de
- Spartoo
What is already running can stay as is. DezemberHub works in parallel.
DezemberHub: all channels from a single source
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Zalando broad reach in the fashion segment
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OTTO mass market, strong shoe category
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About You Young fashion and apparel
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Limango Families, outlet style
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Kaufland.de Generalist marketplace
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40+ more Idealo, Google Shopping, Etsy, and more
All managed from within your system. No second system to learn.
DezemberHub can connect all marketplaces, including those you already use via XML today. Existing connections can continue to run in parallel.
ANWR DCC and ECC: your data is already there. Use it.
You are already investing in ANWR DCC and ECC Clearing Center. These data contain complete product information: images, descriptions, material compositions, care instructions, GTINs, manufacturer photos.
DezemberHub reads these clearing center data automatically and uses them to populate your Zalando and OTTO listings. What Zalando requires as mandatory fields (upper material, lining, insole, heel height) comes directly from the ECC or ANWR DCC. You type nothing in.
For ANWR members, a direct path to Zalando: your investment in the buying group pays off.
ANWR DCC directly integrated
Items from your ANWR assortment automatically receive complete master data. No export, no follow-up maintenance.
ECC Clearing Center
Mandatory fields for Zalando, OTTO, and About You are automatically populated from the ECC. This significantly simplifies the Zalando onboarding process.
HIS::EDI Master Data as Foundation
What is already maintained in EDI flows through directly. ECC and ANWR DCC fill in the rest. Result: complete listings without extra effort.
No Parallel System for Product Data
Other providers require a separate PIM system. DezemberHub builds on your existing data sources.
Automatic Size Mapping
Color names from your ERP system are mapped to Zalando's color taxonomy and OTTO color values. No manual assignment needed.
Size matrix mapping: your HIS assortment, prepared for marketplace use
Zalando requires EU sizes in a specific format, OTTO has its own size values, and your ERP system stores sizes in its own size matrix. Anyone who wants to sell shoes online needs to bring all of this together.
Add to that widths (narrow, standard, wide, extra wide), half sizes, and industry-specific attributes such as heel height in centimeters, shoe width in letters, or upper material classification. Each marketplace uses a different schema.
DezemberHub includes preconfigured mapping tables for Zalando, OTTO, About You, and all other relevant shoe marketplaces. Once set up, everything runs automatically.
Receipt printed. Zalando inventory updated. In seconds.
In shoe retail, every pair counts. Size 40 is gone the moment it leaves the store. Overselling on Zalando or OTTO is not an option.
Receipt printed
Customer buys women's shoes size 39 at the POS. Transaction completed.
HIS reports
The ERP system updates the inventory. DezemberHub receives the signal instantly.
DezemberHub synchronizes
The inventory change is passed to Zalando, OTTO, Kaufland, and all active channels.
Marketplaces up to date
All channels show inventory 0 for this size. No overselling.
Response time from POS sale to marketplace update
Inventory from every POS location feeds into marketplace stock
Neither on Zalando nor on OTTO or other channels
5 branches, one marketplace inventory. Automatically consolidated.
Your ERP system manages branch inventories centrally. DezemberHub consolidates these stocks into a unified marketplace presence. A shoe sitting in branch 3 can be sold on Zalando, even if your central warehouse doesn't carry it.
You decide which branches are enabled for online sales. Each branch can ship orders independently. Ship-from-Store runs directly from the POS location.
- Inventory consolidation across all enabled branches
- Ship-from-Store: print shipping labels directly at the branch
- Cross-branch returns, just as you know it from the POS
- Scales from a single store to large retail chains with 160+ locations
Example: shoe store with 5 branches
The right marketplaces for shoe retail
We know the marketplaces that work best in shoe and fashion retail.
One of the most important fashion platforms in Europe with strong relevance for shoes and apparel. Particularly attractive for quality-oriented brands and retailers with branded assortments.
Particularly suited for: Branded shoes, premium leather, designer fashion
Germany's second-largest e-commerce platform with a broad target audience. Strong shoe and textile categories. Higher conversion rates than the marketplace average, as buyers are ready to purchase.
Particularly suited for: Broad assortment, everyday shoes, sports, textiles
Strong with the 18-35 demographic. High social commerce share. Growing faster than most other fashion platforms in Europe.
Particularly suited for: Trendy fashion shoes, sneakers, casual fashion
Focus on families with children. Outlet character enables clearance of returned and seasonal goods. Children's fashion and children's shoes are particularly strong.
Particularly suited for: Children's shoes, family fashion, seasonal clearance
Broad product range, growing fashion category. Less competition than Amazon, as many shoe specialists are not yet represented. Good market opportunities for first-time sellers.
Particularly suited for: Everyday shoes, slippers, affordable entry-level price points
Dedicated shoe marketplace with high buyer intent. Customers are actively searching for shoes and are ready to buy. Can be managed in addition to the native HIS connection.
Particularly suited for: All shoe assortments, special sizes, widths
Inventory, orders, prices, product data. All in sync.
Fully automatic. In both directions. Without manual intervention.
Inventory
Branch inventory from your ERP system and POS in real time. Every POS transaction, every goods receipt, and every return updates the channels promptly.
Orders
Orders from Zalando, OTTO, and others flow automatically into the order module. Alternatively, process them directly in DezemberHub.
Pricing
Prices from your system with marketplace-specific markups. Seasonal promotions and clearance prices are passed on automatically.
Product data
Item data from the ERP system combined with ECC/ANWR DCC enrichment produces complete marketplace listings with size matrix, colors, widths, and all required attributes.
50+ marketplaces. All managed from your system.
DezemberHub connects your HIS ERP system with the most important online marketplaces in the DACH region.
HIS::WIN, HIS::POS, HIS::ASP, HIS::MailOrder. We know your system.
DezemberHub works with your existing HIS environment. Every module you use is taken into account.
HIS::WIN and HIS::ASP
Local Windows installation and ASP in the cloud are both supported. No differences in functionality.
HIS::POS Inventory Sync
POS transactions trigger immediate marketplace updates. No delayed batch jobs.
HIS::MailOrder Integration
Marketplace orders are imported directly into MailOrder. Your established shipping workflow continues as before.
HIS::EDI Master Data
Item data from EDI flows through directly. ECC and ANWR DCC automatically fill in marketplace-specific required fields.
HIS::XML in parallel
Your existing Amazon and eBay connections via XML continue to run unchanged. DezemberHub works in parallel without affecting existing connections.
Shipping labels from the branch
DHL, DPD, and other carriers directly integrated. Print labels at any location. Ship-from-Store without a central warehouse.
Start on Zalando in 4 structured steps.
A structured process. No surprises. Every step is coordinated with you.
HIS analysis
We take a close look at your HIS setup: which modules are active, whether ASP or local, ECC and ANWR DCC status, existing XML connections.
Connection
DezemberHub is connected to your ERP system. Clearing center access is set up. Size matrix mappings are configured.
Pilot phase
Test sales with real items. Test inventory sync via the POS. Validate order processing through MailOrder. Everything is verified.
Go-live
You go live only when everything is working. Ongoing monitoring. A dedicated contact person for questions about Zalando, OTTO, and all other channels.
Frequently asked questions about the HIS marketplace connection
What is the HIS marketplace connection from DezemberHub?
The HIS marketplace connection is the DezemberHub Connector, an interface between your HIS ERP system and over 50 marketplaces such as Zalando, OTTO, About You, and Kaufland. Inventory, prices, and product data flow automatically from HIS to the channels, and orders return to HIS::MailOrder. HIS remains your leading system.
Can I sell on Zalando using HIS::WIN?
Yes. The DezemberHub Connector is the interface between HIS::WIN and Zalando. Inventory, prices, and product data from your system are automatically transferred to Zalando, and orders flow back into HIS::MailOrder. Size matrix mapping is handled automatically. Your existing XML connections remain untouched.
Can I keep HIS::XML running in parallel?
Yes. DezemberHub connects all marketplaces and runs in parallel with existing XML connections. You decide which channels you manage through DezemberHub and which run through your existing connections.
Does DezemberHub also work with HIS::ASP?
Yes. Both the local Windows installation and the ASP cloud variant are supported. The connection is made via a standardized interface, regardless of your hosting option.
How are shoe sizes from HIS::WIN mapped to Zalando?
DezemberHub includes preconfigured size mapping tables for Zalando, OTTO, and all other relevant marketplaces. The HIS size matrix with EU sizes, half sizes, and widths (narrow, standard, wide, extra wide) is translated into the format expected by each marketplace. Color names and upper material classifications are also mapped. Manual assignment is usually limited to individual exceptions.
How do I benefit as an ANWR member during Zalando onboarding?
As an ANWR member, you already have access to ANWR DCC product data. DezemberHub reads this data automatically and uses it to fill in the required fields for Zalando and OTTO: upper material, lining, insole, care instructions, GTINs, and additional attributes. This eliminates manual data entry and significantly speeds up Zalando onboarding.
What happens to inventory when a shoe is sold at the POS?
Every POS transaction triggers an inventory update on all connected marketplaces. When a pair in size 40 is sold at the POS, Zalando, OTTO, and all other active channels see the updated inventory within seconds. This prevents overselling.
Does the connection also work for retail chains?
Yes, and this is one of the strengths for HIS customers. The ERP system manages all branch inventories centrally, and DezemberHub consolidates them into a unified marketplace presence. You decide which branches are enabled for online sales. Each branch can ship orders directly. The solution scales from a single store to chains with 160+ locations.
What does the HIS marketplace connection cost?
The DezemberHub Connector is offered on request and is tailored to your setup and channels. The entry point is a guided pilot phase in which everything is set up and tested. The free trial runs for 30 days, starts with your email address, requires no payment details, and does not renew automatically. We discuss the details in the initial consultation.
ANWR data ready. POS synchronized. All that's missing is Zalando.
Start on Zalando, OTTO, and other marketplaces in a structured way. Size matrix mapping and ECC data enrichment from day one.