Hivve Wholesale Frequently Asked Questions

Hivve Wholesale is a marketplace connecting retailers and brands for wholesale, or B2B, transactions. Brands join Hivve and sell their products at wholesale prices to retailers on the platform.

To register as a retailer, visit our website and follow the registration process to buy on Hivve.
You will be taken to a form to provide your business details. From there, we verfiy you as a retail buyer and you can begin sourcing the best local products from brands throughout South Africa.

You can sell on Hivve by signing up and adding your products to our platform. We market your product and get it front of potential retailers. If retailers buy from you through Hivve, we cover your cost to ship to the retailer. We operate on 15% commission.
You can join us by following to the sign up to sell on Hivve link. You will be taken to a form to get your basic brand information and from there your brand dashboard where you can upload your products and pictures of your products.

It is completely free to join and add your products on Hivve. We believe in supporting brands by providing a platform where they can market and truly get their products out there without any upfront costs. Additionally, we offer free shipping services to ensure a seamless process when brands' products are sold on the platform.
We operate on a commission basis. For every sale you make on Hivve, we charge 15% commission.
That is, we take the value of the sales you make on Hivve, deduct the commission and transfer the balance to you. We calculate payouts to Brands as follows:
Order Sub-Total - Commissions = Payout

• Order Sub-Total: The cumulative wholesale value of the items on your order excluding shipping fees and exluding VAT if the brand is VAT registered and the product qualifies for VAT
• Commissions: Order Sub-Total multiplied by the commission percentage charged by Hivve on the order

Hivve offers the unique opportunity for local brands to connect with a vast network of independent retailers and vise verse. It make this process simply, efficient and low-risk.
We want to infuse diversity into South African retail. By curating a vibrant community where independent retailers discover, connect, and transact with the best local brands in South Africa, we help brands and retailers Thrivve.
Choosing Hivve offers several advantages for both retailers and brands. Here are a few:

For Retailers:

1. Wide Range of unique local Products: Access a diverse range of products from various brands. We give independent retailers a unique edge, elevating them from the margins to distinctive centerpieces in the hearts of consumers.
2. Wholesale Prices: Purchase products at wholesale prices to maximize profit margins.
3. Simplified Ordering: Streamlined platform for placing wholesale orders.
4. Quality Assurance: Discover and source high-quality products from reputable brands.
5. Free Membership: Join Hivve for free and explore products without upfront costs.

For Brands:

1. Market Exposure: We place the spotlight on local brands and transform them from undiscovered gems to widely recognized names in the expansive world of retail.
2. No Upfront Costs: Join Hivve for free, eliminating upfront fees for listing products.
3. Commission-Based Model: Pay a 15% commission on sales with no upfront fees.
4. Associate with a brand retailers trust: Benefit from the trust Hivve has established with retailers. Our commitment to quality and ease of use means that retailers are more willing to try your products out!
5. Shipping Assistance: Hivve covers shipping costs from brands to retailers.
6. Brand Dashboard: Utilize a brand dashboard to manage listings and track sales.

Hivve helps SMMEs in South Africa Thrivve.

For Retailers:

Hivve is for retailers who believe in their potential as shop owners and local product entrepreneurs, passionate about curating distinctive offerings for their community. Hivve focuses on retailers who want to grow their product sales by discovering unique, locally crafted goods. We help retailers achieve their business goals by enhancing their retail presence, standing, and interest with an array of authentic, community-inspired products.

For Brands:

Hivve is for brands who believe in their entrepreneurial potential and in the potential of their products as entrepreneurial ventures. Hivve focuses on brands that are open to new ideas, new opportunities, and want to grow their product sales by tapping into a network of engaged retail buyers. We help brands get more sales by connecting them with eager retail customers seeking unique, locally crafted goods for their shops.

We understand the concerns about brand size, and at Hivve, we strive to make wholesaling accessible for all. You have full control over your inventory levels and lead times, ensuring you never receive orders beyond your set capacity. Furthermore, we specialize in working with smaller independent retailers, and our typical order size ranges from 5-10 units. Thus, we ensure you won't receive any orders beyond what you desire and set on the platform. It's a seamless way to dip your toes into wholesale without all the overwhelming challenges normally associated with it.

At Hivve, we understand the concerns around brand size for local makers, and guess what? We're on a mission to make wholesaling a breeze for you in particular! You're the boss. You have full control over your inventory levels and lead times, ensuring that you only get the orders you can handle—no surprises! If you can only handle orders of 3 units, thats great, if you can handle 30, thats awesome too. We accomodate your capacity! If you have any problems or delays, just reach out to us. We've got your back every step of the way, making the process as easy as a Sunday morning and totally tailored to what you need.

Absolutely! We encourage you to invite brands as well as retailers to join you on Hivve. Your recommendations help us build a vibrant community. you can learn more about our referral programme here.