Vendor Routing Guide - CSI Vendor Manual

Vendor Routing Guide Lane Bryant & Catherines
8 E-Commerce Packing Requirements
8.1 General Guideline
8.1.1 Cartons should be packed in bulk singles no more than one (1) style, color, or
size.
8.1.2 Each garment should be individually poly-bagged to avoid soiling
8.1.3 Each poly-bagged item must have a SKU barcode applied to the outside of the
polybag - see section 8.3 - Effective date to be announced.
Projected date is Fall 2013
8.1.3.1 Until additional communication is sent out continue to ensure the price
ticket is visible in the poly bag.
8.1.4 E-Commerce cartons require a perforated panel opening. - This is effective
with purchase orders written on or after May 19 th , 2013.
8.1.5 Hangers are not allowed
8.2 Merchandise Packaging Specifications
8.2.1 Apparel:
8.2.1.1 Individual units must be folded and packed in a sealed poly-bag.
8.2.1.2 The SKU barcode label must be adhered to the top face of the sealed poly-
bag. – EFFECTIVE FALL 2013
8.2.1.2.1 The placement of the barcode label should be the lower left
hand corner of the poly-bag.
8.2.2 Non-Apparel:
8.2.1.2.2 Whenever possible the price ticket should be facing up so it is
visible on the front the poly-bag
8.2.1.2.3 No hangers of any type should be on garments when packed in
a sealed poly-bag (this requirement supersedes purchase order
hanger requirement on E-Commerce portion of orders only).
8.2.1.2.4 If the item requires a hanger to keep the integrity of the garment,
please contact your buyer for pre-approval.
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