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Use case

Maximise the value of every item you sell.

With so many places to sell, products often sit idle or get discounted too early. ZEOS unifies your stock into one pool and provides the operational power to ensure every item sells at peak value, at every stage of its lifecycle.

Optimise inventory turnover

The challenge

Inventory value is all too easy to lose

Selling across many channels should increase opportunity, but it often does the opposite. Stock gets trapped in silos, sitting idle in one place while demand exists elsewhere. Returns and defective items create further complexity, as EU regulations mean writing off unsold stock is no longer an option. As seasons shorten, brands feel pressure to clear inventory quickly, often through aggressive discounts that damage margins and brand equity. Without a unified strategy to move stock seamlessly between premium and gated off-price channels – while simultaneously managing returns, refurbishments and resale – brands lose value at every stage of the product lifecycle, wasting capital and putting profit at risk.

The solution

Everything you need to ensure inventory becomes profit.

  • Sell smarter with one stock pool

    Keep all your stock in a unified pool and sell every unit where it’s likely to go for full price. ZEOS lets you prioritise your most valuable channels first, then dynamically reallocate stock across marketplaces as the season unfolds. Smart strategy and full visibility allow every item to be sold where margins are highest.

  • Fast-track returns and refurbishments

    Get returned stock back in front of customers before it loses value. ZEOS processes A-grade returns and makes them sellable again within 1–5 days, while B-grade items are lightly refurbished and relisted automatically. This keeps products moving and ensures trends don’t pass while seasonal items sit in a return centre.

  • Ace your off-price strategy

    Off-price doesn’t have to hurt your brand equity. ZEOS connects your end-of-season stock to gated off-price and flash-sale platforms, letting you recover value while reaching new audiences of bargain hunters. Stock moves quickly, sustainably, and with control. Your valuable channels stay protected, and your brand image stays intact.

The numbers

Proven impact on how you do business.

27+

markets

Inventory across Europe all managed by one unified stock pool.

20+

channels

Made up of the most relevant key and speciality players.

1-5

days

A-grade returns are processed and made sellable again within days.

Zero

stock destruction

Automatically meet CSRD and other environmental compliance requirements.

What ZEOS does

Powerful capabilities you can put to work.

  • Reach the right audience every time

    Access 20+ channels – including your own webshop, Zalando, ABOUT YOU, Amazon, ASOS, TikTok Shop, Otto, Bol, La Redoute, Allegro, and speciality players for sports, plus-size, and family. Launch quickly in the highest-value channels first and expand strategically – so every unit reaches the customers most likely to pay full price.

  • Keep stock moving, even after it’s returned

    Unlock the value in returned and even damaged items. ZEOS Defect Liquidation handles defective returns end-to-end, transforming “unsellable” inventory into recovered revenue. Outsource this process and save on internal handling and administrative costs.

  • Maximise value from one stock pool

    Orchestrate your inventory from one stock pool across all your platforms. No more losing sales because items are trapped in the wrong market. Every unit stays active and can be allocated dynamically to maximise availability and sales.

  • Simplify marketplace management

    ZEOS integrates with Tradebyte, Rithum, ChannelEngine, and more, so adding or managing marketplaces is easier than ever. Each platform connects to your single stock pool, letting every unit work harder.

The difference

What changes when logistics stop holding back growth.

With 100+ channels across Europe, brands need a clear inventory strategy across the full product lifecycle and the operational power to execute it. ZEOS brings the two together. 

ZEOS


Unified inventory

One stock pool across 27+ markets

Without ZEOS


Fragmented inventory

Siloed by channel and region

Frequently asked questions

Your questions, answered.

  • Does ZEOS handle the actual resale of defective items?

    Yes. We grade returned or defective items and route them to pre-approved, brand-safe channels like Zalando Outlets or vetted wholesale partners, ensuring every item can recover value.

  • How does ZEOS support sustainability compliance?

    ZEOS follows a "Zero Stock Destruction" policy. Items that can’t be resold are sent to responsible donation partners like Humedica, helping brands meet CSRD and other environmental compliance requirements, while reducing waste.

  • Can I use ZEOS to test new marketplaces with a small amount of inventory?

    Absolutely. ZEOS integrates with Tradebyte, Rithum, and ChannelEngine, so you can plug in a new marketplace – such as a local hero or a speciality player – and allocate a specific portion of your existing stock pool. It’s a low-risk way to uncover new demand for your current collection.

Onwards journeys

Modular by design. Explore how it all fits.