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Shopify App for Ingram Retailers

Automate Fulfillment and
Access Ingram's Inventory with Ease

The Ultimate Shopify Integration for Independent Bookstores Simplify operations, save time, and focus on growing your business with seamless automation.

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Emersoft Shopify App
IndieCommerce

Monthly Platform Fee

Starting at $29 (Shopify Basic Plan)

$175 (IndieCommerce)

Setup Fee

$1,500 (one-time, with annual billing)

Not transparent – unclear pricing makes it difficult to budget.

Monthly App Fee

$250 (with annual billing)

Not transparent – hidden costs possible.

Transaction Fees

2.9% + 30¢ per transaction (Shopify Payments)

1% of sales (capped at $500/month) – scales up with sales, costing more as you grow.

Customization & Branding Freedom

Unlimited customization – Full control over design, layout, fonts, and colors to match your brand vision.

Severely limited customization – Must use IndieCommerce-approved templates with little creative flexibility.

Rebrand-Friendly

Yes – Adapts to your evolving brand and scales with your business.

No – Forces a generic look that doesn’t reflect your unique bookstore personality.

Automated Order Fulfillment

Fully automated with Ingram CDF Lite integration for Ingram retailers – retains the backend automation IndieCommerce users like.

Basic automation – Works but is paired with an outdated frontend experience.

Reporting & Accounting Integration

Extensive reporting features with integration to major accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero)

Limited – Standard reporting with fewer integrations.

SEO and Marketing

Built-in SEO and marketing tools to drive traffic

Basic SEO only – No extra marketing tools to drive traffic.

Why Shopify + Emersoft Outperforms IndieCommerce



Emersoft Shopify App
IndieCommerce

Target Audience

Ideal for any bookstore owner and Ingram retailers looking to maximize online sales - with or without an existing physical store - by leveraging a flexible, robust, and scalable platform.

Exclusively for ABA member brick-and-mortar bookstores; limits your options if you want a truly modern online presence.

Setup & Ease of Use

Extremely user-friendly with an intuitive interface; quick and hassle-free setup that requires no additional hires, saving time and money.

Can require technical setup and may involve additional costs for customization; not ideal for non-technical users.

Customization & Branding

Provides extensive theme customization and full branding control, allowing you to create a distinctive online store that truly reflects your identity without technical headaches.

Offers limited design flexibility with preset templates that may restrict your ability to fully represent your unique brand.

Product Management

Delivers direct access to Ingram’s vast inventory via the Emersoft Shopify App, giving you full control over which titles to feature, how to price them, and how to manage promotions.

Grants access to a 14+ million book catalog but offers less control over product selection and pricing; you’re largely confined to predefined parameters.

Costs & ROI

Transparent pricing: a one-time setup fee (as low as $1,500 with annual billing) plus a clear monthly fee and an affordable Shopify subscription (starting at $29/month); high ROI potential through automated efficiency and scalability.

Fixed monthly fees combined with a 1% sales commission (capped at $500/month) can add up; ROI and overall costs are less transparent.

Automation & Fulfillment

Seamless, fully automated order processing with Emersoft’s integration – orders from your Shopify store are automatically fulfilled through your approved Ingram CDF Lite account, saving time and reducing errors.

Basic automation capabilities that may still require manual intervention for order processing and fulfillment.

Reporting & Integrations

Offers extensive reporting features and integrates with all major accounting software (like QuickBooks and Xero), ensuring you get detailed financial insights and streamlined bookkeeping.

Provides standard reporting tools with limited integration options; may not fully satisfy accounting and financial tracking needs.

Scalability & Support

Backed by Shopify’s robust support network and the dedicated Emersoft team; the solution scales effortlessly as your business expands, with no need for extra technical hires.

May need additional technical support as your business grows, potentially incurring extra costs.

Overall Value Proposition

A superior, all-in-one solution that enhances profitability by combining ease of use, complete control, advanced reporting, and powerful automation - ensuring you make more money with less hassle.

Viable for existing ABA members but comes with inherent limitations that can restrict growth and profitability.

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Hello. Let’s take a quick walkthrough of how to automate your Ingram order fulfillment. When you first add the Shopify app, you’ll be taken to the getting started page, which will direct you on how to automate your fulfillment. When you’re ready to look into Ingram’s full inventory and add books to your own inventory, you can go to the books page. Here, you can search for specific books or look through the full inventory. To tell if a book has already been added to your inventory, you can see based on the grayed-out checkbox. For a book that hasn’t been added to your inventory, you’ll see that it is available. Let’s say I want to add a specific book named Holly by Stephen King. I can search that book and find it within the inventory. Here’s the book I’d like to add. To add it, I just select it, hit import, and I will then see the full tags available from Ingram, Ingram’s cost, and we can set the price we would like to sell the book for. As well, if we’d like to have a sale, we can set the compare price. Once I hit import books, it will then be added to our products. Under products, you can see all of the books you’ve already added to your Shopify inventory, what is active, and the inventory available through Ingram. Here is the book that I wanted to add to the store. When I select it, you will see the full description already imported, the book cover, the price that we previously set, and the inventory available. To add it to the Shopify store, select active, save, and then we must add it to the appropriate sales channel. In this instance, we want to add it to the online store. Once I save that, this will now be available for my customers to purchase through my Shopify store. Let’s visit that and experience what it’s like to check out through the store with this Shopify app enabled. If I wanted to buy that specific book, I could find it through the search or I can find it on the homepage. If I select “Buy it now,” it would go through the checkout process. And once I input my checkout information and hit “Pay now,” I will then receive an order confirmation. This will already be emailed to the customer containing the information about their order number, and they can download Shop to track the package. Let’s go back to the back end of our Shopify. When we go to orders, we can then see which orders have been added, which are in progress, and which have been fulfilled. Now, to go into our most recent order, we can see below all of the history that’s already happened, including if Ingram has accepted the request to fulfill this item. When the order is fulfilled, we will then see it marked as fulfilled here. When the order has been shipped, you can also expect that your customer will receive an automatic email confirming that their order is on the way.

See the video transcript

Hello. Let’s take a quick walkthrough of how to automate your Ingram order fulfillment. When you first add the Shopify app, you’ll be taken to the getting started page, which will direct you on how to automate your fulfillment. When you’re ready to look into Ingram’s full inventory and add books to your own inventory, you can go to the books page. Here, you can search for specific books or look through the full inventory. To tell if a book has already been added to your inventory, you can see based on the grayed-out checkbox. For a book that hasn’t been added to your inventory, you’ll see that it is available. Let’s say I want to add a specific book named Holly by Stephen King. I can search that book and find it within the inventory. Here’s the book I’d like to add. To add it, I just select it, hit import, and I will then see the full tags available from Ingram, Ingram’s cost, and we can set the price we would like to sell the book for. As well, if we’d like to have a sale, we can set the compare price. Once I hit import books, it will then be added to our products. Under products, you can see all of the books you’ve already added to your Shopify inventory, what is active, and the inventory available through Ingram. Here is the book that I wanted to add to the store. When I select it, you will see the full description already imported, the book cover, the price that we previously set, and the inventory available. To add it to the Shopify store, select active, save, and then we must add it to the appropriate sales channel. In this instance, we want to add it to the online store. Once I save that, this will now be available for my customers to purchase through my Shopify store. Let’s visit that and experience what it’s like to check out through the store with this Shopify app enabled. If I wanted to buy that specific book, I could find it through the search or I can find it on the homepage. If I select “Buy it now,” it would go through the checkout process. And once I input my checkout information and hit “Pay now,” I will then receive an order confirmation. This will already be emailed to the customer containing the information about their order number, and they can download Shop to track the package. Let’s go back to the back end of our Shopify. When we go to orders, we can then see which orders have been added, which are in progress, and which have been fulfilled. Now, to go into our most recent order, we can see below all of the history that’s already happened, including if Ingram has accepted the request to fulfill this item. When the order is fulfilled, we will then see it marked as fulfilled here. When the order has been shipped, you can also expect that your customer will receive an automatic email confirming that their order is on the way.

See the video transcript

Hello. Let’s take a quick walkthrough of how to automate your Ingram order fulfillment. When you first add the Shopify app, you’ll be taken to the getting started page, which will direct you on how to automate your fulfillment. When you’re ready to look into Ingram’s full inventory and add books to your own inventory, you can go to the books page. Here, you can search for specific books or look through the full inventory. To tell if a book has already been added to your inventory, you can see based on the grayed-out checkbox. For a book that hasn’t been added to your inventory, you’ll see that it is available. Let’s say I want to add a specific book named Holly by Stephen King. I can search that book and find it within the inventory. Here’s the book I’d like to add. To add it, I just select it, hit import, and I will then see the full tags available from Ingram, Ingram’s cost, and we can set the price we would like to sell the book for. As well, if we’d like to have a sale, we can set the compare price. Once I hit import books, it will then be added to our products. Under products, you can see all of the books you’ve already added to your Shopify inventory, what is active, and the inventory available through Ingram. Here is the book that I wanted to add to the store. When I select it, you will see the full description already imported, the book cover, the price that we previously set, and the inventory available. To add it to the Shopify store, select active, save, and then we must add it to the appropriate sales channel. In this instance, we want to add it to the online store. Once I save that, this will now be available for my customers to purchase through my Shopify store. Let’s visit that and experience what it’s like to check out through the store with this Shopify app enabled. If I wanted to buy that specific book, I could find it through the search or I can find it on the homepage. If I select “Buy it now,” it would go through the checkout process. And once I input my checkout information and hit “Pay now,” I will then receive an order confirmation. This will already be emailed to the customer containing the information about their order number, and they can download Shop to track the package. Let’s go back to the back end of our Shopify. When we go to orders, we can then see which orders have been added, which are in progress, and which have been fulfilled. Now, to go into our most recent order, we can see below all of the history that’s already happened, including if Ingram has accepted the request to fulfill this item. When the order is fulfilled, we will then see it marked as fulfilled here. When the order has been shipped, you can also expect that your customer will receive an automatic email confirming that their order is on the way.

Key Features

Everything you need to streamline
your bookstore operations

Import Any Book Instantly

Browse Ingram’s catalog of 12M+ titles and add books directly into your Shopify store — complete with descriptions, cover art, categories, and audience tags. No spreadsheets or manual data entry required.

Automated Order Fulfillment for Ingram Retailers

Every Shopify order is automatically fulfilled through your Ingram’s CDF Lite account. Shipping and status updates flow back into Shopify, so your customers stay informed - without extra work from you.

Zero Manual Processing

Customer Updates

For Ingram Retailers

Automation

Faster Shipping

Real-Time Tracking

Enterprise Access, No Barriers

Building a direct integration with Ingram’s CDF Lite service usually requires a $2,000 integration fee paid to Ingram, plus custom development work to connect with their system. With our app, you skip both - no $2,000 fee, no custom dev work. Just plug in your approved Ingram account and start selling through Shopify right away.

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No $2,000 Integration Fee

Catalog Access Included

Full Metadata Inside Shopify

Verified through Ingram’s integration testing process.

Smarter Catalog Organization

Imported books are auto-tagged with BISAC subjects, making it simple to build Smart Collections in Shopify. Now you can organize, filter, and showcase products strategically with zero manual effort.

Scale your bookstore without limits
Unlock the same tools the largest booksellers use — automated, affordable, and built for Shopify.

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Pricing plans

Simple, transparent pricing
for your bookstore

Choose the plan that best fits your bookstore size and needs. All plans include our core features with no hidden fees.

Monthly

Great for new bookstores or those testing the app. Full access and support, no long-term commitment.

$300

$4999+

/month

$3000

one-time setup fee

Priority support

Access to 12M+ products from Ingram

24-hours setup

Real-time inventory sync

Import up to 50,000 products

Multicurrency Support

Yearly

Popular

Designed for established stores ready to automate. Save 2 months and get 50% off the setup fee.

$250

$4999+

/month ($3000 billed yearly)

$1500

one-time setup fee (50% OFF)

Priority support

Access to 12M+ products from Ingram

Pubnet Integration

Real-time inventory sync

Unlimited Products Import Requests

Multicurrency Support

POS & Brick-and-Mortar Integration

“We run both a physical shop and an online Shopify store, and my biggest concern was keeping inventory aligned with our POS system. This app completely solved it - no double work, no mismatched stock. Now online and in-store sales run smoothly side by side”

Natalya U Calleja

Founder, The Book Lounge

Not sure if this is right for your store?

Every bookstore runs a little differently - brick‑and‑mortar, online, or both. If you’re wondering how this would work for your setup, let’s talk it through. Book a quick call and we’ll walk you through how other booksellers use the app successfully.

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Client Story

See How Bookstores
Use Our App

This is just one of the many bookstores running on the Shopify App for Ingram Retailers - simplifying operations, lowering costs, and making online sales easy.

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In this client spotlight, we sit down with Natalya, owner of The Book Lounge in St. Pete, Florida, to talk about how Emersoft helped her launch a full ecommerce bookstore with Ingram Shopify app, automation, and zero stress. Here’s what we cover: • How Natalya got her store live in under a week • Why she chose Shopify for POS and ecommerce • How we saved her dozens of hours with bulk book uploads • Why automation matters when you have a small team • What it’s like working with Emersoft from day one 📍 If you’re ever in St. Pete, stop by The Book Lounge: Address: 631 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 — grab a book, a coffee, or a glass of wine and relax. Transcript: Natalya: Hi, I’m Natalya, the owner of The Book Lounge here in St. Pete, Florida. We’re opening our store soon, and before the launch, we were both excited and a little nervous about getting the website right. Thanks to our partnership with Ingram and Emersoft, we were able to create a solid ecommerce website. When we first reached out, Ingram gave us a list of vendors. We did our due diligence, trying to learn who they were and who would be easy to communicate and work with. Emersoft stood out — not only because they were local, which was convenient, but also because of their clear communication, strong branding, and the solutions they offered. I was able to understand exactly who they were, which wasn’t the case with the other vendors. When I reached out, they called me the same day. We immediately started talking about solutions. In less than a week, my store was live and running. The process was easy. Working with them was great. Their customer service is amazing. The communication, step-by-step guidance, and payment process were all smooth and fast. I’m really happy with the solution. ⸻ Marcin (Emersoft): Hey, this is Marcin with Emersoft. I’m here in St. Pete with Natalya, the owner of The Book Lounge, and I’m going to ask her a couple of quick questions. Natalya, what POS are you using for your bookstore? ⸻ Natalya: We’re using the most straightforward option — Shopify POS. We don’t have time to reinvent the wheel. It’s the easiest approach, saves a ton of time, and it’s already integrated with our ecommerce setup. So definitely Shopify. ⸻ Marcin: And how has Emersoft helped your operation, especially in terms of automation and streamlining the process? ⸻ Natalya: We’re a small bookstore with limited staff, so I thought it was brilliant that I could just send Emersoft a list of books I wanted, and they handled the upload for me. That saved me a ton of time. Instead of doing everything manually, I’d send the list, and it would be uploaded by the end of the day. I could then review and publish the listings. It’s so simple. ⸻ Marcin: So without Emersoft, you’d probably need a full-time employee just to manage all that? ⸻ Natalya: Exactly. Doing everything one by one would be way too time-consuming. Sending it off and having it done for me saves time, money, and resources. ⸻ Marcin: And time is life. ⸻ Natalya: Yes, 100%. What we’re building here is about efficiency and smart use of resources. Emersoft’s solutions — paired with Shopify — make everything plug and play. No need to reinvent anything. ⸻ Marcin: That’s exactly our mission at Emersoft — to deliver efficiency and automation for businesses like yours. Especially for small business owners who need to squeeze the most out of every resource. There’s no room for inefficiency. Thank you so much, Natalya. ⸻ Natalya: Thank you. I appreciate all the support from you and your team. ⸻ Marcin: And since we’re local here in St. Pete, I just want to encourage anyone visiting this beautiful, tourist-friendly city to check out The Book Lounge. Natalya, what’s the address? ⸻ Natalya: Address: 631 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Come visit — have a glass of wine, a coffee, grab a book, and relax with us at the lounge. ⸻ Marcin: Looking forward to it. I’ll be the first in line.

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In this client spotlight, we sit down with Natalya, owner of The Book Lounge in St. Pete, Florida, to talk about how Emersoft helped her launch a full ecommerce bookstore with Ingram Shopify app, automation, and zero stress. Here’s what we cover: • How Natalya got her store live in under a week • Why she chose Shopify for POS and ecommerce • How we saved her dozens of hours with bulk book uploads • Why automation matters when you have a small team • What it’s like working with Emersoft from day one 📍 If you’re ever in St. Pete, stop by The Book Lounge: Address: 631 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 — grab a book, a coffee, or a glass of wine and relax. Transcript: Natalya: Hi, I’m Natalya, the owner of The Book Lounge here in St. Pete, Florida. We’re opening our store soon, and before the launch, we were both excited and a little nervous about getting the website right. Thanks to our partnership with Ingram and Emersoft, we were able to create a solid ecommerce website. When we first reached out, Ingram gave us a list of vendors. We did our due diligence, trying to learn who they were and who would be easy to communicate and work with. Emersoft stood out — not only because they were local, which was convenient, but also because of their clear communication, strong branding, and the solutions they offered. I was able to understand exactly who they were, which wasn’t the case with the other vendors. When I reached out, they called me the same day. We immediately started talking about solutions. In less than a week, my store was live and running. The process was easy. Working with them was great. Their customer service is amazing. The communication, step-by-step guidance, and payment process were all smooth and fast. I’m really happy with the solution. ⸻ Marcin (Emersoft): Hey, this is Marcin with Emersoft. I’m here in St. Pete with Natalya, the owner of The Book Lounge, and I’m going to ask her a couple of quick questions. Natalya, what POS are you using for your bookstore? ⸻ Natalya: We’re using the most straightforward option — Shopify POS. We don’t have time to reinvent the wheel. It’s the easiest approach, saves a ton of time, and it’s already integrated with our ecommerce setup. So definitely Shopify. ⸻ Marcin: And how has Emersoft helped your operation, especially in terms of automation and streamlining the process? ⸻ Natalya: We’re a small bookstore with limited staff, so I thought it was brilliant that I could just send Emersoft a list of books I wanted, and they handled the upload for me. That saved me a ton of time. Instead of doing everything manually, I’d send the list, and it would be uploaded by the end of the day. I could then review and publish the listings. It’s so simple. ⸻ Marcin: So without Emersoft, you’d probably need a full-time employee just to manage all that? ⸻ Natalya: Exactly. Doing everything one by one would be way too time-consuming. Sending it off and having it done for me saves time, money, and resources. ⸻ Marcin: And time is life. ⸻ Natalya: Yes, 100%. What we’re building here is about efficiency and smart use of resources. Emersoft’s solutions — paired with Shopify — make everything plug and play. No need to reinvent anything. ⸻ Marcin: That’s exactly our mission at Emersoft — to deliver efficiency and automation for businesses like yours. Especially for small business owners who need to squeeze the most out of every resource. There’s no room for inefficiency. Thank you so much, Natalya. ⸻ Natalya: Thank you. I appreciate all the support from you and your team. ⸻ Marcin: And since we’re local here in St. Pete, I just want to encourage anyone visiting this beautiful, tourist-friendly city to check out The Book Lounge. Natalya, what’s the address? ⸻ Natalya: Address: 631 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Come visit — have a glass of wine, a coffee, grab a book, and relax with us at the lounge. ⸻ Marcin: Looking forward to it. I’ll be the first in line.

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In this client spotlight, we sit down with Natalya, owner of The Book Lounge in St. Pete, Florida, to talk about how Emersoft helped her launch a full ecommerce bookstore with Ingram Shopify app, automation, and zero stress. Here’s what we cover: • How Natalya got her store live in under a week • Why she chose Shopify for POS and ecommerce • How we saved her dozens of hours with bulk book uploads • Why automation matters when you have a small team • What it’s like working with Emersoft from day one 📍 If you’re ever in St. Pete, stop by The Book Lounge: Address: 631 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 — grab a book, a coffee, or a glass of wine and relax. Transcript: Natalya: Hi, I’m Natalya, the owner of The Book Lounge here in St. Pete, Florida. We’re opening our store soon, and before the launch, we were both excited and a little nervous about getting the website right. Thanks to our partnership with Ingram and Emersoft, we were able to create a solid ecommerce website. When we first reached out, Ingram gave us a list of vendors. We did our due diligence, trying to learn who they were and who would be easy to communicate and work with. Emersoft stood out — not only because they were local, which was convenient, but also because of their clear communication, strong branding, and the solutions they offered. I was able to understand exactly who they were, which wasn’t the case with the other vendors. When I reached out, they called me the same day. We immediately started talking about solutions. In less than a week, my store was live and running. The process was easy. Working with them was great. Their customer service is amazing. The communication, step-by-step guidance, and payment process were all smooth and fast. I’m really happy with the solution. ⸻ Marcin (Emersoft): Hey, this is Marcin with Emersoft. I’m here in St. Pete with Natalya, the owner of The Book Lounge, and I’m going to ask her a couple of quick questions. Natalya, what POS are you using for your bookstore? ⸻ Natalya: We’re using the most straightforward option — Shopify POS. We don’t have time to reinvent the wheel. It’s the easiest approach, saves a ton of time, and it’s already integrated with our ecommerce setup. So definitely Shopify. ⸻ Marcin: And how has Emersoft helped your operation, especially in terms of automation and streamlining the process? ⸻ Natalya: We’re a small bookstore with limited staff, so I thought it was brilliant that I could just send Emersoft a list of books I wanted, and they handled the upload for me. That saved me a ton of time. Instead of doing everything manually, I’d send the list, and it would be uploaded by the end of the day. I could then review and publish the listings. It’s so simple. ⸻ Marcin: So without Emersoft, you’d probably need a full-time employee just to manage all that? ⸻ Natalya: Exactly. Doing everything one by one would be way too time-consuming. Sending it off and having it done for me saves time, money, and resources. ⸻ Marcin: And time is life. ⸻ Natalya: Yes, 100%. What we’re building here is about efficiency and smart use of resources. Emersoft’s solutions — paired with Shopify — make everything plug and play. No need to reinvent anything. ⸻ Marcin: That’s exactly our mission at Emersoft — to deliver efficiency and automation for businesses like yours. Especially for small business owners who need to squeeze the most out of every resource. There’s no room for inefficiency. Thank you so much, Natalya. ⸻ Natalya: Thank you. I appreciate all the support from you and your team. ⸻ Marcin: And since we’re local here in St. Pete, I just want to encourage anyone visiting this beautiful, tourist-friendly city to check out The Book Lounge. Natalya, what’s the address? ⸻ Natalya: Address: 631 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Come visit — have a glass of wine, a coffee, grab a book, and relax with us at the lounge. ⸻ Marcin: Looking forward to it. I’ll be the first in line.

65%

Reduction in Operational Costs

"Before using the app, we spent hours every week uploading titles and managing orders manually. Now product imports are handled for us, fulfillment is automated, and we’ve cut our operational costs by more than half. It feels like we added staff without hiring anyone."

Joy Reid

Host of The Joy Reid Show, NYT bestselling author

"Before, we spent hours handling single orders and updating customers manually. Now fulfillment is automatic, tracking is synced, and my staff can focus on customers rather than chasing shipments. It’s like we suddenly got enterprise‑level tools at indie scale."

Jeanette Thompson

Founder, Romantique Books

"I thought connecting with Ingram would involve big setup costs and a tech team I don’t have. With this app, I was live in under a week, with the full catalog ready to go. For a small independent shop like mine, that’s a game‑changer."

Albert Cox

Founder, World Caribbean Books

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Do I need to have an Ingram account to use the app?

The Shopify Ingram app uses two Ingram services: Web Services API for data access and CDF Lite for automatic fulfillment. For data access, you can use us as a data host if you don’t have an Ingram account yet. For automatic fulfillment, you need to sign a contract with Ingram directly to access their CDF Lite service.

What is the main benefit of using this Shopify app with Ingram Web Services?

Our app allows you to seamlessly integrate Ingram’s vast book database directly into your Shopify store. You can easily browse, filter, and bulk upload books, complete with descriptions, images, and stock information. Plus, it automates the fulfillment process, saving you time and effort.

How does the automated fulfillment process work?

Once a customer places an order, the app sends a fulfillment request to Ingram’s warehouse. It waits for a confirmation and tracking number, which is then automatically sent to your customer All this happens without any manual intervention, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.

Are there any additional costs for using Ingram Web Services through the app?

No additional costs are involved when using our app. The integration fee typically charged by Ingram is waived You only pay a one-time implementation fee of $3,000 and a monthly access fee of $300. Alternatively, you can choose the annual plan with a one-time fee of $1,500 and a monthly access fee of $250, billed yearly.

Can I apply discounts and sales labels to the books I import?

Absolutely. During the import process, you can easily apply discounts and sales labels to your books, providing flexibility in your pricing strategies.

Does this app work with Ingram?

Yes. Our app was technically validated through Ingram’s integration process to ensure compatibility with their systems. It’s built to operate within Ingram’s technical requirements so retailers can safely connect their existing Ingram accounts to Shopify.

How fast can I add books to my store using the app?

You can start populating your store in seconds. Our app connects directly to the Ingram database and lets you browse using advanced filters to quickly find and add the titles you want. Note: Once your Shopify store exceeds 50,000 products, Shopify limits you to 1,000 new products per day.

Can Emersoft help me add products in bulk?

Yes - we offer hands-on support for bulk imports. Just send us a list of ISBNs, and we’ll handle the rest: cover images, descriptions, metadata, and all product details.

What kind of support is available if I encounter issues with the app?

We offer comprehensive support to help you with any issues you may encounter. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your experience with the app is smooth and hassle-free.

Can I manage the shipping process through the app?

Yes, the app automatically splits shipping orders into smaller chunks, calculates the shipping costs, and sends automated updates to your customers This streamlines the entire shipping process for you

Is the setup fee refundable?

The setup fee is non-refundable. Once the app is installed, the fee covers the initial configuration and implementation work, which begins immediately after setup.

Is Emersoft part of Ingram Content Group?

No, Emersoft is not part of Ingram Content Group. Emersoft is a third party that developed a Shopify app to easily integrate with Ingram’s services While Emersoft works closely with Ingram, it is not part of the company. Disclaimer: This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ingram Content Group ®

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Using Shopify Reporting to Grow Your Bookstore: From Data to Decisions

Learn how bookstores can use Shopify’s built-in reports to make smarter inventory decisions, spot repeat-customer patterns, and measure promos with real numbers.

Bookstores

Feb 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST

Optimizing Operations with AI: Reduce remakes with a simple, AI-assisted rework system

​Learn how leading fabricators are using AI-assisted automation to capture rework at the source, identify root causes, and reduce costly remakes.

Bookstores

Jan 21, 2026, 5:00 PM EST

Advanced Shopify Booksellers: What Top Bookstores Do Differently

Learn how bookstores can build a cleaner, scalable Shopify POS setup—and preview a new Pubnet integration that lets you order from publishers directly inside Shopify.

Bookstores

Jan 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EST

Founders Story

From a Big Dream to a
Better Way for Bookstores

Two founders, two continents, one mission - to bring modern ecommerce to independent booksellers. Watch how a Polish‑British partnership, now based in the U.S., built the bridge between Ingram’s distribution network and Shopify, giving over 100 bookstores a way to sell online efficiently and profitably.

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Pawel says: The United States was always a big dream for me. But it wasn’t easy to get here. So, I started with the UK. That’s where I met Marcin in London, and we started a tech company together. Marcin says: I moved to the US about five years ago. We started working with authors and subject matter experts, and at some point, we connected with a huge publisher. That’s when we noticed something really interesting — how underdeveloped the book industry was. There’s this whole underserved community of amazing booksellers — passionate bookstore owners — who were completely left behind by innovation. We started onboarding them one by one. And it was obvious: there’s not much help for them. Maybe one or two other providers, but they had waiting lists open. You couldn’t even sign up. You had to wait a year just to get in — and when you finally did, you’d get an inferior product. So why would anyone want to sell books online when there’s no good software? Right now, everything is about automation and efficiency. And we wanted to change that. Pawel says: We started working with Ingram Content Group, one of the biggest players in the space. We connected their massive book distribution system directly with Shopify, the world’s biggest ecommerce platform. Marcin says: We built a bridge that makes both sides work seamlessly — for small, medium, or even larger bookstores. Pawel says: The truth is, there are only a few solutions on the market that booksellers can use, and they’re all outdated and limited. Our mission is simple: bring innovation to this space. Now I’m in Florida, and it makes total sense to be here for business. We’ve already helped well over a hundred bookstores modernize their operations and launch online stores. And that’s our goal — to onboard thousands more and help every bookstore owner sell online without friction. That’s what IngramShopify.com is about. Making it possible for independent bookstores to compete, grow, and win again.

See the video transcript

Pawel says: The United States was always a big dream for me. But it wasn’t easy to get here. So, I started with the UK. That’s where I met Marcin in London, and we started a tech company together. Marcin says: I moved to the US about five years ago. We started working with authors and subject matter experts, and at some point, we connected with a huge publisher. That’s when we noticed something really interesting — how underdeveloped the book industry was. There’s this whole underserved community of amazing booksellers — passionate bookstore owners — who were completely left behind by innovation. We started onboarding them one by one. And it was obvious: there’s not much help for them. Maybe one or two other providers, but they had waiting lists open. You couldn’t even sign up. You had to wait a year just to get in — and when you finally did, you’d get an inferior product. So why would anyone want to sell books online when there’s no good software? Right now, everything is about automation and efficiency. And we wanted to change that. Pawel says: We started working with Ingram Content Group, one of the biggest players in the space. We connected their massive book distribution system directly with Shopify, the world’s biggest ecommerce platform. Marcin says: We built a bridge that makes both sides work seamlessly — for small, medium, or even larger bookstores. Pawel says: The truth is, there are only a few solutions on the market that booksellers can use, and they’re all outdated and limited. Our mission is simple: bring innovation to this space. Now I’m in Florida, and it makes total sense to be here for business. We’ve already helped well over a hundred bookstores modernize their operations and launch online stores. And that’s our goal — to onboard thousands more and help every bookstore owner sell online without friction. That’s what IngramShopify.com is about. Making it possible for independent bookstores to compete, grow, and win again.

See the video transcript

Pawel says: The United States was always a big dream for me. But it wasn’t easy to get here. So, I started with the UK. That’s where I met Marcin in London, and we started a tech company together. Marcin says: I moved to the US about five years ago. We started working with authors and subject matter experts, and at some point, we connected with a huge publisher. That’s when we noticed something really interesting — how underdeveloped the book industry was. There’s this whole underserved community of amazing booksellers — passionate bookstore owners — who were completely left behind by innovation. We started onboarding them one by one. And it was obvious: there’s not much help for them. Maybe one or two other providers, but they had waiting lists open. You couldn’t even sign up. You had to wait a year just to get in — and when you finally did, you’d get an inferior product. So why would anyone want to sell books online when there’s no good software? Right now, everything is about automation and efficiency. And we wanted to change that. Pawel says: We started working with Ingram Content Group, one of the biggest players in the space. We connected their massive book distribution system directly with Shopify, the world’s biggest ecommerce platform. Marcin says: We built a bridge that makes both sides work seamlessly — for small, medium, or even larger bookstores. Pawel says: The truth is, there are only a few solutions on the market that booksellers can use, and they’re all outdated and limited. Our mission is simple: bring innovation to this space. Now I’m in Florida, and it makes total sense to be here for business. We’ve already helped well over a hundred bookstores modernize their operations and launch online stores. And that’s our goal — to onboard thousands more and help every bookstore owner sell online without friction. That’s what IngramShopify.com is about. Making it possible for independent bookstores to compete, grow, and win again.