Kohl’s Integration Guide

Integrate your Kohl’s marketplace channel with Helm to automate order syncing, maintain accurate stock levels, and streamline fulfilment for one of the largest department store brands in the United States.

What is Kohl’s Marketplace

Kohl’s Marketplace allows approved third-party sellers to offer a wide selection of clothing, homewares, beauty, and lifestyle products directly on kohls.com, reaching a substantial and loyal customer base across the US.

Connecting Kohl’s to Helm enables centralised order management, real-time stock synchronisation, and optimised fulfilment workflows alongside your other channels.

PROS ✅

CONS ❌

Access to Kohl’s large and engaged customer base

Requires a valid API URL and API Key issued by Kohl’s Marketplace

Real-time syncing of orders and stock through Helm

Listings may require strict adherence to imagery, size guides, and brand standards

Supports multi-warehouse fulfilment and seasonal configuration

Onboarding may involve category-specific approval and merchandising compliance

Step-by-Step Setup

From your Helm dashboard:

  1. Navigate to Settings > My Store

  2. Click Add New Sales Channel

  3. Select Kohl’s Marketplace from the list of available integrations

  4. Click Install

  5. Enter the required details:

FIELD

DESCRIPTION

Sales Channel Name

e.g. Kohl’s US

Sales Channel Logo

Upload the Kohl’s logo or your own branded icon

API URL

Enter the full URL provided by Kohl’s

API Key

Paste the API key provided during Kohl’s onboarding

  1. Click Continue

Interaction Settings

Configure how Helm interacts with Kohl’s Marketplace:

INTERACTION SETTINGS

DESCRIPTION

Sync Inventory

Automatically import product listings and variations

Sync Stock Levels

Keep stock quantities synchronised in real time

Use Channel Names

Display Kohl’s product names on Helm orders for easy tracking

Max Stock Levels

Set a cap on the quantity of stock shown as available on the channel

Stock Buffer

Reserve a stock buffer to prevent overselling

Auto Merge Orders

Merge multiple orders from the same customer or location

Order Importing Type

Specify the date and time from which new orders should be imported

Final Steps

  • Click Save once all settings are configured

  • Set the channel to Is Active at the top of the screen

Your Kohl’s Marketplace integration is now live - and you’re ready to Take the Helm

Common Issues

ISSUE

SOLUTION

Invalid API URL

Ensure the full URL includes HTTPS and the correct path

Invalid API Key

Double-check the key has been copied correctly from your Kohl’s seller account

Orders Not Importing

Confirm the channel is active and order statuses are correctly configured

Stock Not Syncing

Make sure stock sync is enabled and product SKUs are mapped appropriately

If you experience issues and need assistance, contact Helm Support