Move Excess Inventory Without Disrupting Your Core Channels
FWD helps brands move excess inventory through a controlled off-price distribution network—protecting brand positioning while keeping operations simple. Built to work with the fulfillment systems and operations brands already use.
HOW FWD WORKS
A Controlled Workflow for Moving Excess Inventory
FWD connects your inventory to a controlled off-price distribution network while keeping your fulfillment operations simple.
📦 Inventory → ⚙ FWD Network → 🌐 Retail Distribution → 🧾 Orders → 🚚 Fulfillment
START CLEARING INVENTORY IN 3 SIMPLE STEPS
Many brands launch their first event within a few weeks. No inventory transfers or operational changes required.
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STEP 1
Select the Inventory You Want to Move
Choose the products you want to clear and set your cost floor. You stay in full control of what inventory moves and when.
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STEP 2
Connect Your Order Processing System
We connect to your order processing system so orders flow directly into your existing warehouse workflow.
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STEP 3
Fulfill Orders
Orders flow into your normal fulfillment process. Your team fulfills as usual while FWD manages the retail channels.
Why Brands Use FWD
🛡️ Brand Protection
Inventory moves through a controlled off-price distribution network designed to protect your core channels and brand positioning.
↩️ No Returns
All sales are final. Products ship once and are not returned, eliminating the operational burden of traditional liquidation channels.
⚙️ Simple Operations
Orders flow through a straightforward process that fits into your existing fulfillment workflow.
💲 Controlled Economics
You choose what inventory moves and approve the economics before anything goes live.
BUILT FOR BRANDS MANAGING EXCESS INVENTORY
FWD supports brands across multiple categories that need a controlled way to move excess inventory without disrupting their core sales channels.
Apparel Brands
Move seasonal and overstock inventory while protecting retail relationships and brand positioning.
Home Goods Brands
Clear excess product without running deep discounts on your primary sales channels.
Sports & Outdoors Brands
Reduce aging inventory while maintaining brand integrity and channel balance.
Beauty & Consumer Brands
Move excess inventory discreetly through controlled off-price distribution.
WHEN BRANDS USE FWD
Clear Excess Inventory
Move slow-moving inventory without running deep discounts on your own site or core retail channels.
End-of-Season Resets
Clear seasonal inventory quickly while protecting retail relationships and brand positioning.
Channel-Safe Inventory Reduction
Reduce excess inventory through a controlled off-price distribution strategy designed to protect your primary sales channels.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does FWD protect our brand?
Inventory is distributed through controlled off-price channels designed to move product discreetly without impacting primary sales channels.
Do you purchase the inventory?
Yes. FWD purchases inventory and acts as the vendor of record with our retail partners. Brands ship orders directly from their own warehouse through their existing fulfillment operations, so FWD never takes physical possession of the goods.
Do we lose control of pricing?
No. Brands set the cost floor for every product.
Do we have to manage the marketplaces?
No. FWD is the vendor of record and manages all channel relationships and activity.
How much does it cost?
FWD makes a mark-up on the agreed cost per unit.
When do I get paid?
We pay monthly for all shipped orders from the prior month.
What does integration look like?
We connect to your order processing system so orders flow directly into your existing warehouse workflow.
How long does onboarding take?
Many brands launch their first event within a few weeks.
Turn Excess Inventory Into Revenue
FWD helps brands move excess inventory through controlled off-price distribution while protecting brand positioning and keeping operations simple.