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Kohl's Marketplace fees: how selling costs work

Quick answer

Kohl's Marketplace fees align with industry-standard marketplace commission and referral structures, with exact commercial terms set by Kohl's and confirmed during onboarding. Because Kohl's Marketplace is seller-fulfilled, you also plan for your own shipping, returns, and customer service costs. Acenda's platform fee is separate (flat rate per channel, never a percentage of sales).

This page is part of the sell on Kohl's Marketplace guide.

Last reviewed: October 8, 2026 · Based on Kohl's public information.

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Kohl's feesAlign with industry-standard marketplace commission and referral structures
Exact termsSet by Kohl's, confirmed during onboarding
Public fee scheduleNot published by Kohl's
Your operating costsShipping, packaging, returns handling, customer service
AcendaFlat rate per channel, never a percentage of sales
Payout checksAcenda reconciles payouts against orders

How much does it cost to sell on Kohl's Marketplace?

Kohl's Marketplace fees align with industry-standard marketplace commission and referral structures, with exact commercial terms set by Kohl's and confirmed during onboarding. Acenda's platform fee is separate (flat rate per channel, never a percentage of sales).

Kohl's has not published a public fee schedule. Exact commercial terms are confirmed during onboarding.

What does "industry-standard" mean for marketplace fees?

Marketplace programs typically charge a commission or referral fee on each sale, rather than buying your inventory up front. The brand keeps pricing control within marketplace rules.

That is how marketplace programs typically work. It is not a description of Kohl's specific terms. The difference from wholesale is in Kohl's Marketplace vs. wholesale.

What other costs should you plan for?

Kohl's Marketplace is seller-fulfilled, so plan for the operating work that stays with you.

  • Shipping. Each order ships with tracking from a U.S. warehouse or 3PL. See Kohl's Marketplace shipping and returns.
  • Packaging. You pack the order you ship.
  • Returns. You receive and process returns at a U.S. return address.
  • Customer service. You provide a customer service contact, with email at a minimum.
  • Insurance. Sellers provide a certificate of liability insurance.
  • UPCs. Every offer needs a UPC.

See also Kohl's Marketplace requirements.

What should you confirm with Kohl's during onboarding?

Ask Kohl's. This page does not answer these:

  • Commission or referral terms for your categories.
  • Any other program fees.
  • Payout timing.
  • How returns and refunds show up in settlement.

How does Acenda charge?

Acenda's platform fee is a flat rate per channel, never a percentage of sales. A quote is given on a demo, based on your setup.

Acenda also reconciles Kohl's payouts against orders, so you can check settlements. That work is part of what Acenda handles for Kohl's Marketplace.

Kohl's Marketplace fees FAQ

Does Kohl's publish its marketplace fees?

Kohl's has not published a public fee schedule. Kohl's Marketplace fees align with industry-standard marketplace commission and referral structures, and Kohl's confirms exact terms during onboarding.

Does Acenda take a percentage of my Kohl's Marketplace sales?

No. Acenda's platform fee is a flat rate per channel, never a percentage of sales. Book a demo for a quote based on your setup.

What costs do Kohl's Marketplace sellers cover besides Kohl's fees?

Because Kohl's Marketplace is seller-fulfilled, you cover your own shipping, packaging, returns handling, and customer service, along with the insurance and UPCs Kohl's asks for.

Keep reading

Sell on Kohl's MarketplaceFees in the full seller guide.Kohl's Marketplace shipping and returnsShipping and returns you cover.What Acenda handlesPayout checks, and a flat rate per channel.Kohl's Marketplace vs. wholesaleMarketplace selling versus wholesale.Is Kohl's Marketplace worth it?Fees next to the fit checklist.

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