ROSS MERCHANDISE SUPPLIERS VCP

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1 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Please refer to the WWW specification sheet(s) for footwear construction and labeling information. Vendors must purchase all shoe boxes, hang tags and other packing materials from suppliers authorized by WWW. All supplier contact information will be provided to the vendor by Wolverine Global Operations. 2. UPC/SKU/PRICE LABELS Apply WWW UPC labels as shown on document VCP 7.5.1, section All shoe orders are to be pre-ticketed by the vendor and all shoes must be attached together using an elastic loop. 2.1 Attaching Loop Procedures Loop Color: Black elastic for color shoes, white elastic for white shoes. Loop size should be between 8 10 long. For shoes with lace eyelets, straps or zippers: loop is to be run through both shoes and secured. For shoes without lace eyelets, straps or zippers: A soft tab must be inserted into the insole of both shoes. Soft tab material must match shoe lining. Tabs should be between ¼ and ¾ inch in width and inches in length with the hold spaced inwardly about ½ to ¼ inch from the end. 2.2 Pre-Ticketing Ordering Tickets Order ticket stock via Fineline Technologies at You will receive the ticket type applicable to each PO and a 5% surplus of ticket stock. Sticky alpha tickets (size dots) may also be sent. Revised by: Audra McGuire Date: Oct 22, 2018 Page 1 of 3

2 2.2.2 Ticket Placement If you receive a hanging ticket, attach ticket to the lace eyelet, zipper or strap shoe using a 5 loop fastener. Apply size dots to the inside of the footbed towards the heel. Hanging ticket example: If you receive a sticky ticket, attach ticket directly to the shoe. Apply size dots to the inside of the footbed towards the heel. Sticky ticket example: For boots, place ticket on sole of right shoe in the middle. Face ticket so Ross is toward the heel, price toward the toe. For lug soles, hangtag ticket through lace eyelet, zipper or strap, or inside of right shoe at heel. Revised by: Audra McGuire Date: Oct 22, 2018 Page 2 of 3

3 3 SHIPPING CARTONS & PACKING 3.1 Carton requirements for footwear Top opening, regular slotted, double wall, C-flute corrugate construction Minimum 200 pounds per square inch (PSI) bursting strength, 32 pounds per inch width edge crush test, paper weight Glued carton side seams are preferred. The use of staples in the side seams is not recommended Cartons must be sealed with tamper evident packing tape in an H pattern on top and bottom. Do not band the cartons Cartons must meet the following weight and dimensional requirements: Minimum Maximum Length: Width: Height: 6 24 Gross Weight: 2 lbs (.91 Kgs) 50 lbs (22.7 Kgs) 3.2 Packing footwear Pack one sku per carton unless order was entered as a prepack. If prepack, pack according to the PO and apply the corresponding WWW carton labels Place shoe boxes in carton so that the UPC labels are facing upwards and all in the same direction. Revised by: Audra McGuire Date: Oct 22, 2018 Page 3 of 3

4 3.3.1 WOLVERINE KIDS GROUP ONLY Wolverine Kids Group PO s must be packed in polybags and eggs crates. No shoeboxes will be accepted. Mold preventative measures must be used Seal goods with an appropriate volume of silica desiccant Vendor must stuff shoes properly to maintain shoe shape Pack shoe boxes neatly in master carton Egg crate to be assembled in full grid One pair of shoes per grid section Each pair of shoes are in polybag (see polybag standards below) Polybags must be shipped in packed egg crate (see photo below) Size and Style is required on polybag 14 font print or larger is preferable Polybags must be sealed. Ross does not have sealing type requirements, vendor may use their discretion If using UPC label, location can be at vendor discretion. Right bottom corner of polybag preferred 4 SHIPPING CARTON MARKING 4.3 Carton labels For standard footwear cartons apply the WWW barcode carton label (license plate) to the front (width) of the carton and the smaller dimension of the label must wrap around the corner onto the side (length) of the carton. The case label must be 50 mm from the bottom of the case. Revised by: Audra McGuire Date: Oct 22, 2018 Page 4 of 3

5 4.4 Carton markings Markings must be stenciled on one long side of the carton in lettering at least 1/2 (1.5 cm) high Main mark on longest side: <ROSS MERCHANDISE SUPPLIERS> (in diamond or triangle) Customer PO number WWW Internal Reference number WWW style number & name Carton Quantity Size of Carton American size scale Side mark not required 5 PACKING LIST For each purchase order, a complete packing list itemized by carton is to be attached to the lead carton (carton #1). The envelope containing the packing list must be clearly marked as Packing List Enclosed. Packing lists must include the following information: PO number WWW Internal Reference number Carton numbers WWW stock number(s) Revised by: Audra McGuire Date: Oct 22, 2018 Page 5 of 3

6 Color(s) Sizes & widths Quantity per carton Total quantity per SKU Weights & measurements See FORMS VCP for an example of an acceptable packing list format. 6 CHARGE BACKS 7 CONTACTS Failures to comply with these guidelines will result in charge backs per the customer s charge back schedule. If you have any questions regarding the procedures in this manual, please send a message to richvendorcompliance@wwwinc.com and we will be happy to assist you. Please include your factory name, the WWW brand name, purchase order number, and stock number if applicable. You may also contact your nearest WWW Global Operations office for assistance. Revised by: Audra McGuire Date: Oct 22, 2018 Page 6 of 3