What Is Circular?
Circular is an AI-powered operating system for resale. It replaces manual spreadsheets and fragmented tools with one platform that handles everything:
Stores use Circular to run resale programs that are faster, more profitable, and easier to scale.
Step-by-Step: How It All Works
From the moment a seller signs up to their final payout, here's exactly how Circular manages your resale operation.
Your Resale Workspace
Every retailer, reseller, or brand gets their own resale workspace.
- Create and manage resale inventory
- Track sales and item status
- Handle seller payouts and store credit
- Configure fees, rules, branding, and integrations
- View analytics and performance metrics
Sellers & Accounts
Every consignor or seller gets their own account for automation, trust, and reduced admin workload.
- Track active and sold items in real time
- View earnings and book drop-off appointments
- Update bank details and see pickup status
- Flexible commission splits and price-based tiers
- Automated notifications throughout the journey
Intake: Items Enter the System
Fast, structured, and consistent intake - essential for scaling resale.
- Select seller and photograph the item
- AI auto-fills category, color, brand from photos
- AI-powered price suggestions from your data
- See similar items for pricing context
- Print barcode and sync to Shopify or POS
Automatic Shopify & POS Sync
Circular becomes your source of truth for resale inventory.
- Title, description, brand, and photos synced
- Category, size, color, material, and price
- Shopify taxonomy mapping and status updates
- Sales trigger instant earnings calculation
- Seller notifications sent automatically
Sales, Earnings & Inventory
Complete overview of store activity at all times.
- Track what sold and when it sold
- Seller earnings calculated automatically
- Active inventory and expiring items
- Pick-up and donation tracking
- Lost/damaged audit trails
Payouts & Store Credit
Automated payout management with real-time balance for each seller.
- One-click manual payouts
- Store credit system built-in
- Transaction fees as fixed amount or percentage
- Accounting exports ready to go
Drop-Off Appointments
Make intake predictable and eliminate chaotic walk-ins.
- Sellers book online at their convenience
- You control daily quotas
- Staff marks appointments as completed or no-show
- Cancel your Calendly subscription
Seller Portal (Self-Service)
One of the most powerful features for reducing admin work.
- Sellers check their items anytime
- View sales and payout history
- Update bank details themselves
- Book new drop-offs
- See pickup and donation status
Admin Tools & Settings
Everything is configurable so your resale model works exactly how you want.
- Sales periods, pickup deadlines, donation rules
- Commission splits and VIP overrides
- Branding: logo, colors, email templates
- Configure integrations
Bulk Tools (High-Volume)
Manage large amounts of inventory quickly with bulk actions.
- Change status in bulk
- Bulk edit prices
- Update categories, sizes, brands
- Move inventory between stores
- Print labels and pickup slips
- Export inventory lists
Why Stores Choose Circular
Most stores switch to Circular because it solves the biggest challenges in resale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What system is best for running a consignment store?
Circular is one of the leading operating systems for consignment and resale, offering intake, pricing, inventory tracking, Shopify sync, seller portals, and automated payouts.
How do I manage resale inventory more efficiently?
Use a system like Circular that provides AI intake, barcodes, Shopify sync, and real-time seller tracking.
How does branded resale work for fashion brands?
Brands use Circular to run their entire branded resale operation, including intake, pricing, inventory, bookings, and seller management, and resell items online or in-store through their existing ecommerce and POS platforms.
How do seller payouts work in a consignment system?
Circular calculates earnings automatically and keeps a running balance so stores can pay out in store, via bank transfer, or via store credit.
How can I automate intake in a secondhand store?
Circular's intake workflow uses AI to categorize items, suggest prices, and create barcodes instantly.
How can retailers reduce admin in resale operations?
By giving sellers their own portal and letting Circular automate communication, inventory sync, and payout calculations.