Bloomingdale's guide
Is Bloomingdale's Marketplace worth it for your brand?
Quick answer
Bloomingdale's Marketplace can be worth it for brands that fit Bloomingdale's luxury-focused assortment, can ship from U.S. warehouses within 48 business hours, and are ready for retailer-standard catalog data. Macy's, Inc. treats luxury as a strategic priority, and Bloomingdale's has described its marketplace as a way to give brands more control. Bloomingdale's Marketplace fees align with industry-standard marketplace commission and referral structures, with exact terms set by Bloomingdale's.
This page is part of the sell on Bloomingdale's Marketplace guide.
Last reviewed: October 8, 2026 · Based on Bloomingdale's public information.
When is Bloomingdale's Marketplace worth it?
It is worth a serious look when your products fit how Bloomingdale's builds its assortment and you want more control over how they are presented on bloomingdales.com. Macy's, Inc. names luxury as a strategic priority and positions Bloomingdale's as a luxury growth platform.
Bloomingdale's has described three uses: an e-concession for luxury brands that want more control, products that extend the assortment beyond what it buys, and incubation of emerging brands. Shoppers see a 'shipped and sold by [seller]' note. The brand ships the item and handles returns. That is the operational work.
What does it take to run it well?
Plan for the shared seller rules on the Macy's Marketplace partner site, which covers both Macy's and Bloomingdale's. Ship from a U.S. warehouse within 48 business hours with tracking. Process returns within 2 business days of receipt. Answer customer questions first.
The catalog needs GS1-certified UPCs, category templates, retailer-standard color and size values, distinct variants, and Bloomingdale's-specific images as direct file links. Third-party items ship to the contiguous United States only. Items are buyable when Bloomingdale's has approved them and they are in stock.
Detail lives on fulfillment and returns and listing requirements.
How Acenda helps
Acenda is an approved, pioneer partner of Bloomingdale's Marketplace and has been part of Bloomingdale's Marketplace since day one. With that comes the honor and responsibility of assisting with introductions and nominations for qualified brands. An introduction or nomination is not approval — Bloomingdale's makes the final decision.
After Bloomingdale's approves your brand, Acenda maps the catalog to Bloomingdale's templates, prepares Bloomingdale's-specific images, and syncs orders, tracking, cancellations, returns, and weekly payouts. Acenda also connects to Bloomingdale's drop-ship programs. See what Acenda handles.
