What is ApparelMagic?
ApparelMagic is a cloud-based ERP and inventory management system designed specifically for apparel and fashion brands. It provides comprehensive tools for order management, inventory tracking, production planning, and sales operations. Primary Purpose: ApparelMagic delivers end-to-end business management for fashion brands, from design and production through sales and fulfillment. The platform helps brands manage their entire operation with specialized features built for the unique needs of the apparel industry.What Does the Integration Do?
When a customer initiates a return through Redo, the system automatically creates a Return Authorization (RA) in ApparelMagic, ensuring your inventory system stays synchronized with return activity. This enables your team to track returns, manage inventory accurately, and process refunds or exchanges efficiently. Products are mapped using SKUs, and returns are linked to the original ApparelMagic invoice. The integration validates that sufficient quantity is available for return and ensures products exist in your ApparelMagic inventory before creating the RA. Return quantities and product details are automatically synchronized, providing complete visibility into return operations within your existing ApparelMagic workflow. Important Note: The ApparelMagic integration currently supports returns that reference a single order. Returns spanning multiple orders are not supported at this time.How to Set It Up
Follow these steps to configure the ApparelMagic integration with Redo.Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:Active ApparelMagic Account
Active ApparelMagic Account
You must have an active ApparelMagic subscription with API access enabled.
API Credentials
API Credentials
Obtain your ApparelMagic API key and Company ID. These can be found in your ApparelMagic account settings under API Access or by contacting ApparelMagic support.
Orders and Products Synced to ApparelMagic
Orders and Products Synced to ApparelMagic
Your orders must already be synced to ApparelMagic (typically through your e-commerce platform integration). Returns cannot be created for orders or products that don’t exist in ApparelMagic.
Administrative Access to Redo
Administrative Access to Redo
You need administrative access to your Redo merchant dashboard to configure integrations.
SKU Alignment
SKU Alignment
Ensure product SKUs in Redo match your ApparelMagic inventory item SKUs exactly. The integration uses SKUs to map products between systems.
Configuration Steps
1
Navigate to Integrations
- Log in to your Redo merchant dashboard
- Go to Settings > Returns & Claims > Integrations
- Locate the “ApparelMagic” card in the list of available integrations
2
Initiate Connection
Click the Connect button on the ApparelMagic integration card.
3
Enter Connection Details
In the configuration form, provide the following information:
Your ApparelMagic API authentication key. This credential should be kept secure and never shared publicly.
Your ApparelMagic Company ID, which identifies your specific ApparelMagic account in API requests.
The field name in ApparelMagic that stores the product SKU. This ensures products are correctly matched between systems.Common values:
sku_alt, style_concat4
Save Configuration
Review all settings carefully and click Save or Connect.
5
Test the Integration
Create a test return to verify the integration is working correctly:
- Initiate a test return through your Redo return portal for a single-order return
- Check the return timeline in Redo for an ApparelMagic RA creation entry
- Log in to ApparelMagic to verify the Return Authorization was created
- Confirm the RA contains the correct products, quantities, and references the original invoice
How Long Does It Take?
Setup Timeline
| Step | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Credential Gathering | 5-10 minutes | Obtain API key, Company ID, and field mappings from ApparelMagic |
| Initial Connection | 2-5 minutes | Configure the integration in Redo with your credentials |
| First Return Test | 5-10 minutes | Create test return and verify RA in ApparelMagic |
| Total Setup | 15-25 minutes | Complete setup for most merchants |
Operational Timing
1
RA Creation
Real-time (1-3 seconds) after return is submitted
2
Inventory Lookup
Immediate - Redo validates products exist in ApparelMagic and have sufficient quantity available for return before creating the RA.
3
Timeline Updates
Timeline entries appear in the Redo dashboard immediately when RAs are successfully created, with the RA number displayed for reference.
4
Return Processing
Once the RA is created in ApparelMagic, your team can process the physical return using ApparelMagic’s standard receiving workflows.
Troubleshooting
RA Creation Failed: Order Not Found
RA Creation Failed: Order Not Found
This error occurs when Redo cannot locate the original order/invoice in ApparelMagic.Solution:
- Verify the order exists in ApparelMagic
- Ensure orders are being synced from your e-commerce platform to ApparelMagic correctly
RA Creation Failed: Product SKU Missing
RA Creation Failed: Product SKU Missing
This error occurs when a product in the return doesn’t have a SKU assigned.Solution:
- Ensure all products in your catalog have SKUs defined
- Check that SKUs are syncing correctly from your e-commerce platform to Redo
RA Creation Failed: Insufficient Quantity
RA Creation Failed: Insufficient Quantity
This error means ApparelMagic reports insufficient quantity available for return on the original invoice.Solution:
- Review the original invoice in ApparelMagic to verify quantities
- Check if previous returns have already been processed against this invoice
- Contact ApparelMagic support if quantities appear incorrect