SMS Marketing for Inventory Alerts

Use two-way SMS to notify customers about restocks, low inventory, or exclusive product availability with automated alerts.

Built for Inventory Alerts

  • Send back-in-stock notifications and low-inventory alerts directly from your business number

  • Automate updates for product availability, pre-orders, and limited releases

  • Segment by purchase history, interest lists, or customer type to deliver relevant alerts

  • Connect CRM, POS, or ecommerce platforms so inventory data and communication stay aligned

Launch SMS That Customers Actually Read

Inventory moves quickly, and customers don’t want to miss out. SMS ensures alerts are delivered instantly, helping you sell more products and improve customer satisfaction.

98%

of texts are read immediately

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

SMS inventory alerts drive faster conversions than email notifications

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Collect opt-ins during sign-ups, product pages, or out-of-stock notifications. Use keywords for specific products or categories and track engagement with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send reminders for limited stock, pre-order deadlines, or new arrivals. After-hours auto-replies confirm interest and share product details or purchase links.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Retailers never miss a restock inquiry with the mobile app. Track responses, conversions, and sales, and sync seamlessly with CRM or ecommerce platforms.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Faster Purchases and Higher Customer Loyalty

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Inventory Alerts

How can SMS help with inventory alerts?
You can notify customers when items are back in stock, provide updates on low inventory, and drive urgency with limited-time alerts.
How quickly do customers respond to SMS inventory alerts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS the best channel for time-sensitive product availability.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your business number so inventory alerts come from a familiar and trusted line.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
Auto-replies confirm restock requests after hours, provide product details, and share links for immediate purchase.
Can we segment inventory alerts and track results? +
Yes. Segment by product category, customer preference, or purchase history. Track conversions, clicks, and ROI.
Does this integrate with CRM or ecommerce systems? +
Textellent integrates with CRMs, POS, and ecommerce platforms to sync inventory data, alerts, and communication automatically.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Customers opt in during sign-ups, back-in-stock requests, or product pages. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are handled automatically.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Businesses can start with a 14-day free trial to test inventory alert campaigns and workflows before upgrading.