What Happens to Your Wayfair Supplier Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
High — active supplier relationship
Difficulty
Hard
Key Info
Wayfair supplier with inventory commitments
Step-by-Step Guide
Check open orders and shipments
Log into Partner Home and review all open orders and pending shipments. Wayfair has strict delivery timelines.
Estimated time: 15 min
Contact your Wayfair account manager
Reach out to the assigned account manager to discuss the situation and arrange for order handling during transition.
Estimated time: 10 min
Review inventory and returns
Document current inventory levels, pending returns, and any CastleGate (Wayfair-warehoused) inventory that needs to be addressed.
Estimated time: 15 min
Get professional advice
Consult with an attorney on transferring the supplier relationship or winding down the account properly.
Document Now Checklist
- Wayfair Partner Home account email
- Business name and supplier ID
- Monthly revenue
- Account manager contact
- Pending orders and payouts
- CastleGate inventory details
- Executor note: contact account manager early — Wayfair is relationship-based
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Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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