SLS3 Uses Shopatron to Increase Sales and Improve Retail Relationships

March 14, 2013 - PRLog -- San Luis Obispo, CA, DATE – Triathletes know that in order to perform at their best, what they wear must be flexible and versatile. Now SLS3 (http://www.slstri.com/), the manufacturer of high-quality compression and triathlon race apparel, is taking that philosophy online by launching Shopatron’s retail-integrated eCommerce solution (http://ecommerce.shopatron.com/brand/features/retailer-integration).

With a quick implementation of Shopatron’s “Add to Cart” feature, SLS3 is now able to take orders made on their brand website and seamlessly pass them to local retailers, via the Shopatron Order Exchange (http://ecommerce.shopatron.com/brand/solutions/online-order-management), for delivery to the consumer. The Shopatron process not only enables SLS3 to increase sales both online and offline, but, at the same time, improve relationships with existing retailers and better recruit new retailers to stock their products.

"For us, Shopatron is the best way to support our existing retailers and establish relationships with new ones," said Sebastian Linke, Owner of SLS3.

Shopatron enabled over 270 sporting goods brands, working with 4,900 local retailers, to increase online sales by 14% in 2012. As a new sporting goods brand working with Shopatron, SLS3 will benefit from the size and success of Shopatron’s client base in the sporting goods industry.

“With over 270 brands, and counting, Shopatron has been able to establish a very strong order exchange in the sporting goods industry,” said Shopatron SVP of Marketing Mark Grondin. “Local sporting goods shops using Shopatron are able to fulfill online orders for many brands that they stock, and new brands coming onto the platform immediately gain access to almost 5,000 retailers. It is a good example of a win-win for branded manufacturers and their retailers.”

To learn more about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com.

About SLS3

SLS3 is a manufacturer of sport compression and triathlon race apparel designed by medical and former triathlon professionals. SLS3 products enhance performance, with an emphasis on technical design for comfort. The company strives to produce the best possible products to serve customers who are looking for comfort and performance. Made in the U.S.A. is an important part of the SLS3 triathlon apparel line. The company hires local staff and purchases materials from the highest quality vendors available.

About Shopatron

Shopatron is the world's only eCommerce solution that increases sales online, while also increasing sales through retail stores. Shopatron’s eCommerce and order management solution provides an innovative and flexible approach to online sales that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers, multi-channel retailers, and online marketplaces. Founded in 2001, Shopatron works with more than 1,000 branded manufacturers and 20,000 retail partners across more than 40 industries. Clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, K2, Intermix, and Sport Chalet. The company has offices in San Luis Obispo, California; and Swindon, United Kingdom.