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:
Navigate to Settings > My Store
Click Add New Sales Channel
Select Kohl’s Marketplace from the list of available integrations
Click Install
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 |
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
