Mass Retail & Warehouse

Walmart EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2 (mandatory) · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Retail Link

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Foundation of every Walmart transaction
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Must respond within 24 hours
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must be sent before shipment arrives — most chargeback-prone document
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with 850 and 856

Additional Documents

846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice860 PO Change Request812 Credit/Debit Adjustment820 Remittance Advice997 Functional Acknowledgment

Compliance Requirements

✓GS1/GTIN compliant product identification (UPC barcodes)

✓GS1-128 shipping labels with SSCC codes

✓AS2 security certificates must be exchanged before testing

✓Certification testing required before go-live

✓OTIF (On-Time In-Full) scorecard tracked in Retail Link

✓Web EDI available for very low-volume suppliers only

Supplier Types

Domestic, Direct Import, DSD, Marketplace

Chargeback Risk

High — automated chargebacks for ASN errors, late shipments, and invoice mismatches

Typical Onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Target EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 5010 · AS2 (preferred) / SFTP · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Partners Online

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Contains DPCI and UPC identifiers
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Confirms receipt and fulfillment capability
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must arrive before in-yard date — Perfect Order Program enforces strict accuracy
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must be submitted within 30 days of receipt of goods

Additional Documents

820 Payment Order/Remittance Advice830 Planning Schedule846 Inventory Advice860 PO Change Request997 Functional Acknowledgment

Compliance Requirements

✓DPCI (Department, Class, Item) mapping required for all products

✓UPC barcodes must be scannable — minimum grade C

✓SSCC-18 identification on all shipping cartons

✓Perfect Order Program — strict ASN and barcode accuracy

✓95%+ fill rate and on-time delivery expected

✓EFT payment enrollment required before first payment

Supplier Types

Domestic, Import, DSD, Target Plus (e-commerce)

Chargeback Risk

High — chargebacks for OTFR, ASN errors, labeling, packaging, and routing violations

Typical Onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Costco EDI Requirements

Costco-proprietary (based on X12) · SPS Commerce (mandatory onboarding partner) · Onboarding: 2–8 weeks · Portal: Costco Connect

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Acknowledge within 24 hours
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Line-by-line confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	GS1-128 barcode must match ASN exactly — per-pallet deductions for mismatches
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO and ASN
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Compliance Requirements

✓All onboarding goes through SPS Commerce — Costco's designated partner

✓Product approval through vendor portal required first (~2 months)

✓GS1-128 barcodes required on every pallet and carton

✓Lot codes mandatory for perishable products

✓Costco-proprietary data mappings differ from Walmart and Target formats

✓Compliance deadline enforced — new suppliers must be live immediately after approval

Supplier Types

Warehouse Suppliers, E-commerce, Import

Chargeback Risk

High — per-pallet deductions for ASN/barcode mismatches, delayed payments for invoice errors

Typical Onboarding

2–8 (industry average)

Sam's Club EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: 2–3 weeks · Portal: Retail Link

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Acknowledge promptly; GS1-128 labels required on shipments
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Detailed ASN with SSCC required; flat-fee chargebacks for ASN inaccuracies
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO and ASN
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

820 Remittance Advice855 PO Acknowledgment846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice812 Credit/Debit Adjustment824 Application Advice860 PO Change Request864 Text Message816 Organizational Relationships

Compliance Requirements

✓EDI Vendor Guidelines PDF from Sam's Club vendor relations required

✓GS1-128 labels with SSCC on all cartons and pallets

✓SIDE program (Supplier Item Data Excellence) — item dimensions and weights

✓9-block pallets and AI exit tech packaging compatibility

✓FSMA traceability compliance for food items

✓Flat-fee chargebacks for pallet non-compliance and SIDE data errors

Supplier Types

Club Suppliers, E-commerce, Import, DSD

Chargeback Risk

High — flat-fee chargebacks for ASN inaccuracies, pallet non-compliance, and SIDE errors

Typical Onboarding

2–3 (industry average)

Dollar General EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 VICS · AS2 · Onboarding: ~4 weeks · Portal: DG Partners

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Retrieve transmissions multiple times daily
810	Invoice	Outbound	Paper invoices incur $250 fee; EDI required
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transactions; late/missing triggers chargeback

Additional Documents

852 Product Activity Data855 PO Acknowledgment856 Advance Ship Notice820 Remittance Advice832 Price/Sales Catalog

Compliance Requirements

✓EDI required within 30 days of first shipment

✓AS2 endpoint: https://b2b.dolgen.net/msgsrv/as2; ID: ediprod@dollargeneral.com

✓UNIT measure for quantities (1 UNIT = 1 sellable item)

✓Test with DG until successful before go-live

✓Strict confidentiality requirements in vendor agreement

✓Chargebacks for duplicate transmissions, incorrect DC/invoice/PO/SKU

Supplier Types

Domestic Vendors, DSD, Import

Chargeback Risk

Medium — chargebacks for transmission errors, duplicates, paper invoices ($250 fee)

Typical Onboarding

~4 (industry average)

Home Improvement

Home Depot EDI Requirements

X12 · VAN-based (IBM Sterling) — no direct AS2 · Onboarding: 6–10 weeks · Portal: Supplier Hub

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders from Home Depot DCs and stores
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Every ASN evaluated — errors trigger real fines
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO and ASN
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation

Additional Documents

832 Product Catalog Update846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice820 Payment/Remittance Advice812 Credit/Debit Adjustment860 PO Change/Cancel997 Acknowledgment Document

Compliance Requirements

✓Must be an approved vendor before EDI setup begins

✓All connections go through a VAN (typically IBM Sterling)

✓GS1-128 label guidelines must be followed exactly

✓Full EDI implementation packet provided after vendor approval

✓Certification testing required — errors require retesting

✓On-time rates, accuracy, and invoice match tracked continuously

Supplier Types

DC Suppliers, Direct Ship, Import

Chargeback Risk

High — per-shipment fines for ASN errors, label issues, and routing violations

Typical Onboarding

6–10 (industry average)

Lowe's EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN/AS2/FTP · Onboarding: 4–6 months weeks · Portal: LowesLink

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	One PO per ASN required
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Hierarchical ASN required; late/missing triggers High chargeback
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO; UOM must match selling units
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transactions

Additional Documents

824 Application Advice820 Remittance Advice852 Product Activity Data832 Price/Sales Catalog860 PO Change

Compliance Requirements

✓60-day grace period for new suppliers; full compliance expected within 4–6 months

✓GS1-128 SSCC-18 labels required per pallet

✓Hierarchical 856 ASN — shipment, order, tare, pack, item levels

✓UOM must match selling units exactly on all documents

✓One PO per ASN rule strictly enforced

✓Test via EDI-Implementation@lowes.com before go-live

Supplier Types

DC Suppliers, DSD, Import, Pro

Chargeback Risk

High — late 856 ASN, invoice mismatch, missing 997, GS1-128 label errors all trigger fines

Typical Onboarding

4–6 months (industry average)

Grocery

Kroger EDI Requirements

UCS / ANSI X12 5010 · AS2 / VAN · Onboarding: 4–6 weeks · Portal: Webgate+

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Separate EDI connections needed for Fred Meyer and Harris Teeter
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Required — certification includes manual barcode verification at DCs
810	Invoice	Outbound	One invoice per PO — consolidation not allowed
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

824 Application Advice (error codes)860 PO Change812 Credit/Debit Adjustment830 Planning Schedule852 Product Activity Data

Compliance Requirements

✓Kroger grants provisional EDI production status immediately — no preliminary testing

✓90 days to achieve full compliance after setup

✓Separate EDI connections for Fred Meyer/Smith's and Harris Teeter divisions

✓Allowances and charges at order level as negative values

✓824 Application Advice returned for every ASN — monitor for errors

✓Public EDI portal with mapping specs at edi.kroger.com

Supplier Types

Domestic, Import, DSD, Scan Based Trading, VMI

Chargeback Risk

Medium-High — deductions from payments for EDI 810 errors; disputes possible via SupplyPike

Typical Onboarding

4–6 (industry average)

HEB

H-E-B EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2/VAN · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Supplier Connect

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Also grocery 875/876 PO variants
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required; missing triggers $75 chargeback
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Pick/Pack ASN with hierarchy S, O, T, P, I; late ASN = $150 chargeback
810	Invoice	Outbound	Also 880 grocery invoice variant
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

860 PO Change880 Grocery Invoice846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice852 Product Activity Data

Compliance Requirements

✓EDI Application Sheet required to initiate setup

✓SSCC-18 labels and pack-level UPC critical on all shipments

✓Expiration dates required on perishable items

✓DUNS number required for DSD suppliers

✓Pick/Pack ASN hierarchy: Shipment, Order, Tare, Pack, Item

✓Chargebacks: $25–$500 per violation (late ASN $150, missing 855 $75)

Supplier Types

Domestic, DSD, Import, Regional

Chargeback Risk

Medium-High — $25–$500 per violation for late ASNs, missing acknowledgments, and labeling errors

Typical Onboarding

Varies (industry average)

Publix EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Business Connection

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Also 875 grocery PO variant
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Required for product suppliers
810	Invoice	Outbound	Also 880 grocery invoice; parallel paper invoicing during testing period
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

855 PO Acknowledgment820 Remittance Advice824 Application Advice832 Price/Sales Catalog852 Product Activity Data860 PO Change864 Text Message867 Product Transfer Resale812 Credit/Debit Adjustment

Compliance Requirements

✓EDI mandatory for all product suppliers except manufacturing

✓Provide EDI contact info during onboarding for setup and testing

✓Parallel paper invoicing required post-testing at Publix discretion

✓Supports multiple transaction sets including grocery-specific 875/880

✓Contact Publix Business Connection team to initiate setup

Supplier Types

Product Suppliers, DSD, Import

Chargeback Risk

Medium — EDI errors and late shipments trigger deductions; strict accuracy required

Typical Onboarding

Varies (industry average)

Whole Foods EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Supplier Portal

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders from regional buyers
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required acknowledgment
810	Invoice	Outbound	Timely delivery at product arrival required; strict mapping compliance
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transactions

Additional Documents

856 Advance Ship Notice

Compliance Requirements

✓Timely invoice delivery required at point of product arrival

✓Strict mapping compliance — deviations cause rejection

✓Amazon-owned: Vendor Central may apply for large national suppliers

✓Contact Whole Foods supplier portal to initiate EDI setup

✓Supported EDI partners include TrueCommerce, GraceBlood, Zenbridge

Supplier Types

Regional Suppliers, National Brands, Local Producers

Chargeback Risk

Medium — strict mapping compliance; invoice timing violations cause deductions

Typical Onboarding

Varies (industry average)

E-Commerce & Specialty

Amazon EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010/5010 · AS2/SFTP/VAN · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Vendor Central

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Vendor Central; ASIN/UPC mapping required
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Must respond within 24 hours or triggers 3–10% chargeback
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	SSCC-18 labels required on all handling units
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO exactly; late/inaccurate triggers 3–10% of PO value
846	Inventory Inquiry/Advice	Inbound	Real-time inventory updates via Vendor Central

Additional Documents

852 Product Activity Data860 PO Change753 Routing Request754 Routing Instructions820 Remittance Advice

Compliance Requirements

✓Vendor Central self-service survey and testing required

✓SSCC-18 labels required on all handling units

✓855 PO Acknowledgment within 24 hours mandatory

✓Accurate ASIN and UPC mapping critical for all products

✓3–10% of PO/shipment value charged for late/missing 855, 856, or 810

✓Labeling errors trigger separate chargeback deductions

Supplier Types

Vendor Central Suppliers, Direct Import, Drop-Ship

Chargeback Risk

High — 3–10% of PO value for late/missing 855, 856, 810, or labeling errors

Typical Onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Wayfair EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · AS2/FTP/VAN · Onboarding: 2–3 weeks · Portal: Partner Home

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Partner Home portal
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	UCC-128 labels required; submit EDI setup ticket via portal
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice

Compliance Requirements

✓No dedicated test environment — uses production orders for testing

✓Inventory updates required 3x daily via 846

✓UCC-128 labels required on all shipments

✓Submit EDI setup ticket via Partner Home portal

✓Comply with SOPS Guide for all fulfillment operations

✓Overselling and missing inventory updates can result in suspension

Supplier Types

Drop-Ship Suppliers, Warehouse Suppliers

Chargeback Risk

Medium-High — vendor scorecard penalties, chargebacks, suspension for non-compliance

Typical Onboarding

2–3 (industry average)

Chewy EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 5010 · VAN/AS2/SFTP · Onboarding: 2–3 weeks · Portal: Partner Hub

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Partner Hub
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Detailed ASN with SSCC labels and box-level packing info required
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO exactly
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice860 PO Change820 Remittance Advice

Compliance Requirements

✓X12 5010 version required for key documents

✓Detailed 856 ASN with SSCC labels and box-level packing information

✓Real-time or daily 846 inventory updates required

✓Specific OMMs and shipping labels per Chewy routing guide

✓Social compliance audits may be required

✓Formatting errors trigger costly rejections and chargebacks

Supplier Types

Vendor Suppliers, Drop-Ship, Import

Chargeback Risk

Medium-High — costly rejections and chargebacks for formatting errors and non-compliance

Typical Onboarding

2–3 (industry average)

Pharmacy & Health

Walgreens EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · AS2/VAN/FTP · Onboarding: 2–6 weeks · Portal: SupplierNet

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Foundation of all Walgreens transactions
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must arrive 4 hrs before DC delivery, 1 hr before store delivery
810	Invoice	Outbound	One PO per invoice; separate invoices for charges/credits; >90 days = $200 fee
820	Remittance Advice	Inbound	Received from Walgreens for payment
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Notify Walgreens if 997 not received within 3 business days

Additional Documents

832 Price/Sales Catalog852 Product Activity Data855 PO Acknowledgment860 PO Change861 Receiving Advice870 Order Status

Compliance Requirements

✓ASN timing strictly enforced: 4 hrs before DC, 1 hr before store delivery

✓GS1-128 labels required on all shipments

✓Separate invoices for charges and credits — no combined documents

✓One PO per invoice rule strictly enforced

✓Testing required: 20+ invoices and credits before go-live

✓Invoices older than 90 days incur $200 fee; >48 hrs risk rejection

Supplier Types

Direct Store Suppliers, DC Suppliers, DSD

Chargeback Risk

High — late/missing ASN, late invoices ($200 fee), missing 997, invoice/PO mismatch

Typical Onboarding

2–6 (industry average)

CVS

CVS Health EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 · AS2/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: CVSsuppliers.com

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	All CVS DC and store orders
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Pre-delivery ASN with pack detail required; GS1-128 SSCC for all (2024+ mandate)
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must match PO and ASN; no paper invoices allowed
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

855 PO Acknowledgment820 Remittance Advice832 Price/Sales Catalog846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice852 Product Activity Data

Compliance Requirements

✓GS1-128 SSCC labels mandatory for all suppliers since 2024

✓Pre-delivery ASN with full pack detail required

✓GLN/DUNS ship-to identifiers required on all documents

✓Invoice must match PO and ASN exactly — no paper alternatives

✓Weekly deductions for fines (missing ASN, label mismatch, late invoice)

✓Small suppliers can onboard quickly via GraceBlood Easy-Trade

Supplier Types

Direct Suppliers, DC Suppliers, DSD, Pharmacy Vendors

Chargeback Risk

High — weekly deductions for missing ASN, label mismatch, late invoice, EDI rejects

Typical Onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

Ulta Beauty EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 VICS 4030 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: ~4 weeks · Portal: OpenText Freeway

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Specific PO dates must be followed
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	1 ASN per PO rule strictly enforced; cross-dock ASN specifics apply
810	Invoice	Outbound	Deductions for invoice pricing/quantity errors

Additional Documents

852 Product Activity Data860 PO Change

Compliance Requirements

✓EDI required within 30 days of Vendor Partnership Agreement (VPA)

✓1 ASN per PO rule — no consolidation across POs

✓Specific OMMs and shipping labels per Ulta routing guide

✓Cross-dock specific ASN requirements for distribution centers

✓OpenText is the primary EDI provider for Ulta

✓Deductions for invoice pricing and quantity errors

Supplier Types

Beauty Brands, DSD, Import

Chargeback Risk

Medium — deductions for invoice errors; compliance errors cause chargebacks

Typical Onboarding

~4 (industry average)

Sporting & Outdoor

DSG

Dick's Sporting Goods EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 VICS · SFTP/AS2/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: eSettlements

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	No PO, No Pay policy strictly enforced
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Must be sent within 1 hour of shipment departure
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must include child PO# and unique invoice#; $25 fee after 48 hours
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice860 PO Change852 Product Activity Data864 Text Message

Compliance Requirements

✓ASN must be sent within 1 hour of shipment departure

✓810 Invoice must include child PO# and unique invoice number

✓No PO, No Pay — invoices without matching PO are rejected

✓UCC-128 labels required on all cartons

✓Access via ZZ/LB134777 qualifier

✓$25 fee per late/missing 810 invoice after 48 hours

Supplier Types

Direct Suppliers, Drop-Ship, Import

Chargeback Risk

Medium-High — $25/late invoice after 48 hrs; ASN timing violations; performance scorecard impact

Typical Onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

REI

REI EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN/AS2/SFTP · Onboarding: 1–2 weeks · Portal: REI Vendor Portal

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	REI store and DC orders
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	GS1-128 labels required; late/missing ASN triggers high chargeback risk
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO

Additional Documents

852 Inventory Activity Data860 PO Change

Compliance Requirements

✓GS1-128 labels required on all cartons and pallets

✓Specific OMMs (Order Management Manuals) must be followed

✓Shipping label requirements and carton/pallet guidelines strictly enforced

✓High risk for EDI errors: late/missing ASNs trigger chargebacks

✓Quick onboarding (1–2 weeks) via SPS Commerce or approved providers

Supplier Types

Brand Suppliers, Direct Import, Drop-Ship

Chargeback Risk

High — late/missing ASNs, incorrect labels, and late routing instructions all trigger fines

Typical Onboarding

1–2 (industry average)

Auto Parts

AutoZone EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN · Onboarding: Varies weeks · Portal: Vendor Portal

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	3 N1 loops per 850; DSD/VDP specific REF*ST qualifier
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	GS1-128 labels required on all shipments
810	Invoice	Outbound	Strict envelope formats (ISA/GS) required

Additional Documents

820 Remittance Advice846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice855 PO Acknowledgment997 Functional Acknowledgment

Compliance Requirements

✓Strict ISA/GS envelope format requirements

✓3 N1 loops per 850 Purchase Order

✓DSD/VDP suppliers use specific REF*ST qualifier

✓GS1-128 labels required on all shipments

✓Contact vendor.portal@autozone.com to initiate setup

✓Administrative fees for errors that cause costs to AutoZone

Supplier Types

DC Suppliers, DSD, VDP (Vendor Direct Program)

Chargeback Risk

Medium — administrative fees for errors; billbacks for performance issues

Typical Onboarding

Varies (industry average)

O'Reilly Auto Parts EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 · AS2/SFTP/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: Pro Online

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Store and DC orders via Pro Online portal
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Strict carton details required; store/ship-to matching enforced
810	Invoice	Outbound	Must reconcile with PO and ASN
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

820 Remittance Advice846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice855 PO Acknowledgment860 PO Change864 Text Message

Compliance Requirements

✓GS1-128 and UCC-128 labels required on all shipments

✓Strict ASN carton detail requirements

✓Store/ship-to matching enforced on all documents

✓$10M+ general liability insurance required for all suppliers

✓Multiple EDI providers supported: SBSA, eZCom, Zenbridge, UNIS

Supplier Types

DC Suppliers, DSD, Direct Ship

Chargeback Risk

Medium — chargeback risk not publicly specified; labeling and ASN errors trigger fines

Typical Onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

AAP

Advance Auto Parts EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 · VAN/AS2 · Onboarding: 4–8 weeks · Portal: Supplier Portal

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	Orders via Supplier Portal / Syncrofy
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	Missing ASN = $200/shipment chargeback
810	Invoice	Outbound	No mixed CR/DR on invoices; specific SAC codes required
820	Remittance Advice	Inbound	Received from AAP for payment
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice852 Product Activity Data860 PO Change864 Text Message

Compliance Requirements

✓GS1-128 labels required on all shipments

✓No mixed credits/debits on invoices — separate documents required

✓Specific SAC codes required: B750 for core line-only charges

✓BP/PL qualifiers required on relevant transactions

✓Missing ASN = $200 per shipment chargeback

✓Other non-compliance fees: $100–$500 per incident

Supplier Types

DC Suppliers, DSD, Import

Chargeback Risk

High — $200/shipment for missing ASN; $100–$500 per EDI non-compliance incident

Typical Onboarding

4–8 (industry average)

Fashion & Department

Nordstrom EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 4010 VICS · VAN · Onboarding: ~8 weeks · Portal: nordstromsupplier.com

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	$150 chargeback for missing/incorrect 850
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	UCC-128 carton labels required; $150 for missing/incorrect 856
810	Invoice	Outbound	$25 per missing 810; $5 per incorrect 810
832	UPC Catalog	Outbound	Accurate UPC catalog required via approved 3rd party
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

820 Remittance Advice852 Product Activity Data855 PO Acknowledgment860 PO Change

Compliance Requirements

✓GS1 US guidelines and Nordstrom-specific mapping required

✓NRF color and size codes required for all apparel

✓UCC-128 carton labels on all shipments

✓VICS Floor Ready hangers for applicable merchandise

✓OpenText Compliance Link required for testing

✓Invoicing testing may take 1–2 months before go-live

Supplier Types

Apparel Brands, Luxury Goods, Direct Import, Drop-Ship

Chargeback Risk

High — $150 per missing/incorrect 850/856/832, $25 per missing 810, $5 per carton labeling error

Typical Onboarding

~8 (industry average)

Pet

PetSmart EDI Requirements

ANSI X12 · AS2/VAN · Onboarding: 2–4 weeks · Portal: Ariba Cloud

Core EDI Documents

Code	Document	Direction	Notes
850	Purchase Order	Inbound	All PetSmart DC and store orders
855	PO Acknowledgment	Outbound	Required confirmation
856	Advance Ship Notice	Outbound	OTIF metrics tracked; GS1-128 4x6 inch labels on all cartons
810	Invoice	Outbound	Branded packing slips required for drop shipments
997	Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Required for all transmissions

Additional Documents

846 Inventory Inquiry/Advice852 Product Activity Data820 Remittance Advice860 PO Change832 Price/Sales Catalog864 Text Message

Compliance Requirements

✓Ariba registration with financial documents required

✓GS1-128 barcode shipping labels (4x6 inch) on all cartons

✓Branded packing slips required for all drop shipments

✓Supplier Code of Conduct compliance required

✓cGMP, FDA, and CPSC compliance for all applicable products

✓OTIF metrics tracked — non-compliance triggers financial penalties

Supplier Types

Pet Product Brands, DC Suppliers, Drop-Ship

Chargeback Risk

High — EDI errors and routing guide non-compliance trigger financial penalties and rejections

Typical Onboarding

2–4 (industry average)

Requirement	Walmart	Target	Home Depot	Kroger	Costco	Amazon	Sam's Club	Lowe's	Walgreens	CVS
EDI Standard	ANSI X12 4010/5010	ANSI X12 5010	X12	UCS / X12 5010	Proprietary X12	ANSI X12 4010/5010	ANSI X12	ANSI X12 4010	ANSI X12 4010	ANSI X12
Protocol	AS2	AS2 / SFTP	VAN (IBM Sterling)	AS2 / VAN	SPS Commerce	AS2 / SFTP / VAN	VAN / AS2	VAN / AS2 / FTP	AS2 / VAN / FTP	AS2 / VAN
Core Docs	850,855,856,810	850,855,856,810	850,855,856,810	850,856,810,997	850,855,856,810,997	850,855,856,810,846	850,856,810,997	850,855,856,810,997	850,856,810,820,997	850,856,810,997
Portal	Retail Link	Partners Online	Supplier Hub	Webgate+	Costco Connect	Vendor Central	Retail Link	LowesLink	SupplierNet	CVSsuppliers.com
Onboarding	4–8 wks	4–8 wks	6–10 wks	4–6 wks	2–8 wks	4–8 wks	2–3 wks	4–6 mo	2–6 wks	2–4 wks
Chargeback	High	High	High	Medium-High	High	High	High	High	High	High

EDI Requirements for 24 Major Retailers

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Mass Retail & Warehouse

Walmart EDI Requirements

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Costco EDI Requirements

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Sam's Club EDI Requirements

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Dollar General EDI Requirements

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Home Improvement

Home Depot EDI Requirements

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Lowe's EDI Requirements

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Grocery

Kroger EDI Requirements

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H-E-B EDI Requirements

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Publix EDI Requirements

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Whole Foods EDI Requirements

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E-Commerce & Specialty

Amazon EDI Requirements

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Wayfair EDI Requirements

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Chewy EDI Requirements

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Pharmacy & Health

Walgreens EDI Requirements

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CVS Health EDI Requirements

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Ulta Beauty EDI Requirements

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Sporting & Outdoor

Dick's Sporting Goods EDI Requirements

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REI EDI Requirements