What Is Dropshipping? [Full Updated]
Skip to Content Start Sell Market Manage Pricing Learn Log in Shopify Blog Latest Articles Need an Idea? Source Products Start Your Store Sales & Marketing Founder Stories Product Updates Home Shopify Blog What Is Dropshipping? What Is Dropshipping? by Corey Ferreira Guides Jan 13, 2022 10 minute read Leave a comment Email Pinterest Facebook Twitter LinkedIn What is dropshipping? Dropshipping is an order fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock. Instead, the seller purchases inventory as needed from a third party—usually a wholesaler or manufacturer—to fulfill orders. The biggest difference between dropshipping and the standard retail model is that the selling merchant doesn’t stock or own inventory—they act as the middleman. Want in on the action? Here’s everything you need to know about dropshipping for ecommerce stores, and how you can start today. Sho...