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Import Vendor Manual
(Private Label Logistics Manual)
2014
Lord & Taylor is dedicated to reducing the cost of quality in the retail supply chain through
initiatives that include education and standardization. Courses offered by the VICS
organization go a long way toward that end. Our vendors will gain critical insights into trade
collaboration by taking these series of foundational e-courses.
The TPAC (Trading Partner Alignment compliance Committee) courses are officially launched;
the landing page is:
http://www.vics.org/education/tpac-foundational-ecourses/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Contacts
Logistics Overview
E-Commerce Packing Instructions
Floor Ready Requirements
• Ticket Placement
• Example of an Apparel Ticket
• Hanger Suppliers
• Hanger Program
Shipping Instructions
• Carton Shipments
• Carton Markings
• Vendor Book Process
• Cargo Delivery/Loading
• Shipping Authorization
Lord & Taylor Policies /Guidelines
• Sample Policy
• Overages/Shortage Process
• Expense Offset Policy
Appendices
Interim Footwear Invoice
Examples of Commercial Invoices
Documentation Matrix/Checklist
EDI Instructions for Vendors not using Li & Fung
EDI for non Li & Fung Vendors
Existing Vendors
Lord & Taylor Store Listing
Lord & Taylor Store Purchase Agreement Terms and
Conditions
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Introduction
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Welcome to Lord & Taylor, LLC dba Lord & Taylor! We would like to take this
opportunity to express our thanks for entering into a partnership with us. Lord & Taylor
has endeavored to elevate our place within the retail market, and we will continue this
success by partnering with vendors such as you.
One important component of this success is our state of the art Distribution
Center. The facility has been designed to place your product on our sales floor in the least
amount of time possible. It is the cooperation and support of our vendors that has made
this process a rewarding experience for all involved.
We have assembled this book in order to make your introduction to Lord & Taylor
as seamless as possible. Lord & Taylor expects our vendors to support us by shipping
merchandise “floor ready,” and following our Transportation, Packing and Invoicing
guidelines. Enclosed you will find important information regarding several aspects of
electronic data transfer, shipping, and accounts payable. Please take a moment to read
through this information completely and carefully. If you have any questions regarding
this material, we have provided a comprehensive contact list so that you may quickly
locate the person who will be most able to assist you.
There are several forms that we are requesting that you complete in conjunction
with the buyer. These will ensure that all the information on our systems is both accurate
and complete.
We look forward to doing business with you long into the future. Please do not
hesitate to call on us for any assistance that you might need as you prepare to ship your
first order.
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Lord & Taylor Account Inquiries, Correspondence & Transportation
424 5th Avenue, New York NY
Customs & Logistics Specialist
Maureen Metzinger
(212) 391-5356
[email protected]
Production Manager
Sandi Fantozzi
(212) 382-6176
LT / Kate Hill /
[email protected]
Merryl Soloway
(212) 827-5069
[email protected]
Nancy Kang
(212) 391-3140
Andrea Smith
Patricia Graham
Lord & Taylor EDI Import Office
(212) 382-6326
[email protected]
Director of Product
Development – Trim-a-home
& Fashion Accessories
Director, Merchandising
Kate Hill/Cashmere/Context
EDI/Import Manager
MIO Analyst
(212)391-5378
[email protected]
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Industry Contacts
Primary Ticket Provider
SML
Michael Kearins
[email protected]
5 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001
USA
212-736-8800 ext 384
Approved Hanger Providers
Sourcing Solutions
www.ss-intl.com
Uniplast
www.uniplastindustries.com
Mainetti
www.mainetti.com
Alliance Hangers
www.Alliancehangers.com
Suggested Electronic Providers
DI Central
Inovis Catalogue
www.dicentral.com
877-446-6847
[email protected]
http://www.inovis.com/
281-480-1121 Option 4
NRF Color & Size Codes
National Retail Federation
202-783-7971
http://www.nrf.com/
Obtaining UPC numbers
GS1 US (Customer Service)
937-435-7317
[email protected]
Visconti
www.viscontihangers.com
EDI Van Services
GXS Global exchange Services
800-334-5669, Option 3
http://www.gxsolc.com/
VICS Floor Ready Guidelines
Voluntary Interindustry
Commerce Standards
609-620-4590
http://www.vics.org/
Obtaining UPC numbers
GS1 (Corp. Offices)
609-620-0200
http://www.gs1us.org/
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Logistics
Overview
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The Shipping Process
1) Ocean Freight
Ship Dates
a) P.O. terms are FOB unless prearranged with vendor and follow the “Intcoterm”, rules
of transport, which Can be found on website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incoterm
b) Vendor must make booking no later than 2 weeks prior to the in forwarder date on the
P.O.
c) Freight Forwarder will alert Lord and Taylor Logistics, of all booking for Approval
d) Freight Forwarder transmit ISF to Lord and Taylor’s Customs Broker, at least 24
hours prior to vessel departure.
e) Freight Forwarder, will ship on confirmed vessel.
Documentation Turnover
a) Vendor will provide all appropriate documentation timely to make the required vessel
Sailing per port requirement
b) Freight Forwarder transmits ISF details to Broker for filing prior to 48hrs of vessel sailing
c) Broker transmits ISF to US Customs
d) Freight Forwarders issues freight cargo receipt (FCR) after execution of required documents.
e) Documentation must be couriered by Freight Forwarder 48hrs after vessel departure to
Lord and Taylor’s Customs Broker and Lord and Taylor.
f) Customs broker prepares pre-entry process to U.S. Customs 5 days prior to vessel arrival.
g) Lord and Taylor prepares documentation package for record keeping
Vessel Arrival
a) Streamship carrier –sends arrival notice to both broker and Lord and Taylor Logistics
department
b) Upon customs clearance, broker issues delivery order to drayage company for pick up
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Drayage
a) Drayage Company checks container availability at the pier and picks up within 24 hrs.
b) The container is taken to Lord and Taylor’s Wilkes-Barre D/C.
2) Air Freight
a) P.O. Terms are FOB unless prearranged with vendor and follow the “Intcoterm”, rules of
transport, which can be found on website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incoterm
b) Vendor is required to book all airfreight with Lord and Taylor nominated forwarders
c) Vendor must book, in time to make in forwarder date on Purchase order
D) Air/Sea difference is only allowed if the ship window is meet, please refer to production late
delivery schedule.
E) Air/Sea difference cost must be approved by Lord and Taylor Logistics office.
Additional charges may be charged for small replacement orders. These will be handled
on an individual basis.
Documentation Turnover
a) Vendor is required to turnover documentation 24 hours prior to air lift date.
b) Air Forwarder issues FCR upon receipt of documentation.
c) Documentation package accompanies shipment and is also e-mailed to broker and
Lord and Taylor, upon Wheels- up.
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Nominated Forwarder
1) Ocean
a) Damco Logistics Canada
2576 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, On.
L4W 5J1
Contact : Daniel Hiscott
Phone: (905) 361-3063
Mobile: (416) 908-6513
E-mail: [email protected]
2) Air
Same as above but U.S. location
Damco USA
230-79
International Airport Center Blvd.
230-80
Suite 210
Jamaica, NY 11413
3) Shipping Guidelines:
a) Vendor is responsible for all FOB cost, to port or airport, unless other terms were
agreed to.
b) Factory loads, which are not full 40 ft. container loads must be approved by Lord
and Taylor.
c) The In Forwarder Date is the last day; the vendor can deliver the merchandise to
the Freight Forwarder.
d) Lord and Taylor management or forwarding must approve early shipments.
Freight forwarder serves as a liaison between the vendors and carriers to meet planned shipping
targets. Provide freight forwarding services dictated by Lord and Taylor’s Logistics manual.
Provide P.O. shipping information, and documentation collection
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E-COMMERCE
Packing Instructions
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E-Commerce Packing Guidelines
Soft Goods
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Ticket all merchandise with a vendor generated GTIN (UPC) or EAN barcode. The
barcode must be visible through the polybag.
The recommended GTIN (UPC) barcode size is to be no smaller than one inch by one
half inch (1”X1/2”).
A GTIN (UPC) barcode must be placed on the outside of the polybag. Polybag
markings of any kind must not cover the GTIN (UPC) barcode.
Merchandise must be packaged as an individual selling unit. Units sold in sets
(Example: 2 pc ensemble), must be packed together in the same polybag.
Warning: Keep this bag from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds,
carriages or playpens. The thin film may cling to nose & mouth & prevent breathing.
This is not a toy.
Polybags must be securely sealed, by either heat sealing or using clear wide tape.
Polybags must not contain air holes/vent holes or pin holes.
Exception: All Leather, suede, and fur items should be covered with paper and
shipped in polybags with air holes/air vents to allow the fabric/material the breathe.
Flat folded merchandise must hold to folded form within sealed polybag. Do not use
polybags that are too large, causing the garment to become unfolded.
Any item not holding fold must have a cardboard insert to maintain fold.
Pins are not permitted. Do not use pins of any kind, including straight or safety pins.
(Exceptions: dress shirts and woven sport shirts).
Note: The following “Ready-To-Wear” classification must be shipped in sealed polybags, packed as
individual selling units and NOT on hangers:
Skirts
Swimwear
Pants
Intimate Apparel /
Lingerie
Dresses
Children’s
Robes / Sleepwear
Blouses / Sweaters
Active Wear & Active
Outerwear
The following bag sizes are recommended for all items that are not hanging. Exceptions are
acceptable if the unit size requires a larger or smaller size for neat presentation.
RTW Merchandise Type
Polybag Size
RTW Merchandise Type
Polybag Size
Swimwear
8x11
Men’s t-shirt
15x17
Lingerie
8x11
Jeans
15x17
Men’s Ties
8x11
Men’s Denim Shorts
15x17
Tights/Socks
8x11
Men’s Polo Shirts
15x17
Men’s Underwear
8x11
Multi Pc Item
15x17
Face Towel
8x11
Slacks
15x17
Fingertip Towel
8x11
Turtleneck
15x17
Denim Shorts
Dresses
Blouses
Leggings
Hand Towel
T-Shirt
Skirts
Shorts
Sweaters
10x17
10x17
10x17
10x17
10x17
10x17
10x17
10x17
10x17
Jumpers
10x20
Heavy Weight Outwear
Plus Size Items
Robes
Sweatpants/Shirts
Hand Knit sweater
Bath Towel
16x20
16x20
16x20
16x20
16x20
16x20
Bath Sheet Towel
20x30
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E-Commerce Folding Requirements
Sweaters, Shirts & Blouses
Pants, Shorts, Men’s Swimwear & Men’s Boxers/Underwear
Skirts
Dresses, Slips
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E-Commerce Additional Classifications Packing Instructions
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Ticket all merchandise with a vendor generated GTIN (UPC) or EAN barcode. The
barcode must be visible through the polybag.
The recommended GTIN (UPC) barcode size is to be no smaller than one inch by one
half inch (1”X1/2”).
A GTIN (UPC) barcode must be placed on the outside of the polybag.
Polybag markings of any kind must not cover the GTIN (UPC) barcode.
Merchandise must be packaged as an individual selling unit. Units sold in sets
(Example: 2 pc ensemble), must be packed together in the same polybag.
Warning: Keep this bag from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds,
carriages or playpens. The thin film may cling to nose & mouth & prevent breathing.
This is not a toy.
Polybags must not contain air holes/vent holes or pin holes.
Exception: All Leather, suede, and fur items should be covered with paper and
shipped in polybags with air holes/air vents to allow the fabric/material the breathe.
Flat folded merchandise must hold to folded form within sealed polybag. Do not use
polybags that are too large, causing the garment to become unfolded.
Any item not holding fold must have a cardboard insert to maintain fold.
Pins are not permitted. Do not use pins of any kind, including straight or safety pins.
(Exceptions: dress shirts and woven sport shirts).
Fashion Accessories/Handbags/Accessories
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Packaging must protect the items’ shape.
Jewelry / Watches
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Jewelry/watches must be individually packaged (within a polybag or carton) per
selling unit.
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Earrings must be attached to the insert holder and boxed as a selling unit.
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Warranties and cases must be packaged with the selling unit/package.
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Jewelry must not have retail price on GTIN (UPC) tickets.
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GTIN (UPC) information must be on outer packaging as well as on individual items.
Men’s
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Neck ties must be folded and attached to a cardboard insert.
All dress shirts must be flat packed and polybagged.
All Men’s hosiery must be folded neatly, polybagged and not placed on hangers.
Bedding
Vendor unit packaging of snap/zip lock bags or boxes are acceptable and don’t
require a polybag.
E-Commerce Packing Guidelines – Hanging
The following classifications must be shipped on black VICS approved hangers:
Men’s / Women’s Coats
Men’s/ Women’s Blazers / Jackets
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Special Occasion Garments
Men’s / Women’s Suits
Sequined / Beaded Dresses
Ticket all merchandise with vendor generated GTIN (UPC) or EAN barcode. Barcode
must be visible through polybag.
A GTIN (UPC) barcode must be placed on the outside of the polybag. The
recommended GTIN (UPC) barcode size is to be no smaller than one inch by one half
inch (1”X1/2”).
Polybag markings of any kind must not cover the GTIN (UPC) barcode.
Merchandise must be packaged as an individual selling unit. Units sold in sets
(Example: 2 pc ensemble), must be packed together in the same polybag.
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Warning: Keep this bag from babies and children. Do not use in cribs, beds,
carriages or playpens. The thin film may cling to nose & mouth & prevent breathing.
This is not a toy.
Polybags must be securely sealed, by either heat sealing or using clear wide tape.
Polybags must not contain air holes/vent holes or pin holes.
Exception: All Leather, suede, and fur items should be covered with paper and
shipped in polybags with air holes/air vents to allow the fabric/material the breathe.
Flat folded merchandise must hold to folded form within sealed polybag. Do not use
poly bags that are too large, causing the garment to become unfolded.
Any item not holding fold must have a cardboard insert to maintain fold.
Pins are not permitted. Do not use pins of any kind, including straight or safety pins.
(Exceptions: dress shirts and woven sport shirts).
Recommended polybag sizes:
o Short Garment bag - 21” x 4” x 54”
o Long Garment bag - 21” x 4 “ x 72”
Hanging merchandise must be hung on black VICS approved hanger, polybagged and
securely sealed.
E-Commerce Packing Requirements – Hard Goods
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Please follow the packaging requirements below for all hard goods.
All merchandise must be packaged as a selling unit.
No additional repackaging/matching of sets.
All Master packs must contain one GTIN (UPC) per carton.
The recommended GTIN (UPC) barcode size is to be no smaller than one inch by one
half inch (1”X1/2”).
Note: All components of a selling unit must be protected with foam, bubble wrap, or
corrugate to protect the items from damage during handling and/or shipment
Vendors must make every effort to ship merchandise in cartons that contain only one
GTIN (UPC). In cases where there are too few units to put in a standard size carton,
the excess of several different sizes and/or colors of the same item may be grouped
together in a mixed carton.
If mixed cartons are necessary, the vendor must separate each section of a mixed
carton with a layer of corrugate or paper.
All merchandise greater than 21 inches in length or over 25 pounds must be sent in
“Customer ship ready cartons,” as single units for safe transit in a small package
environment.
All hard goods packaged in a poly bag must be securely sealed.
All gift boxed items must be poly bagged and securely sealed to prevent damage to
box.
Vendors must package flat pack merchandise in cartons where the maximum
dimension does not exceed 40 inches.
Cartons should be plain or with a minimum of vendor printing
All cartons must be securely sealed.
Carton weights should not exceed 66 pounds, unless necessitated by the weight of a
single unit.
No Over-Packaging. All vendor cartons must be packaged with the minimum amount
of packaging material required for safe shipment. Any “over-packaging” will be
assessed a handling charge-back fee.
Table Top (China, Stemware, Flatware, Glassware and Decorative Home)
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Tabletop vendors will be required to ship all merchandise sold as sets (place settings,
expanded sets, stemware sets) with only 1 GTIN (UPC) on the outside of the box and
one piece of the set must be marked with a full detail GTIN (UPC) ticket. Each ticket
must clearly state total number of pieces in the set (i.e. 4 pc, 5 pc). All components
of the selling unit must be in a customer ship ready carton, with the product
protected with foam, bubble wrap or corrugate to protect the items from damage
during handling and/or shipment.
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Tabletop vendors will be required to ship all merchandise as an advertised selling
unit, without any additional repackaging required for shipment. Merchandise will no
longer be accepted in case packs. Vendors must make every effort to ship
merchandise in cartons that contain only one GTIN (UPC).
Tabletop Packaging
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Individual components of the place settings must be packed to prevent movement
during transit.
Corrugated, bubble wrap, foam or other protective material should be used as
“separators” to ensure individual pieces do not rub or make contact with each other
to prevent shipping and scratching.
China Sets of 16 pc or more must be sent in ship-ready corrugate, with appropriate
dunnage inside carton.
Pieces must be individually wrapped in foam protection or bubble wrap. Tissue
paper/corrugate will not protect items during delivery and are not acceptable.
An expense offset will be assessed for any china place settings where additional
internal packing is required.
Kitchen Electrics/Cookware
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Ship all merchandise with only 1 GTIN (UPC) on the outside of the box with a full
detail GTIN (UPC) ticket. All components of the selling unit must be in a customer
ship ready carton, with the product protected with foam, bubble wrap or corrugate to
protect the items from damage during handling and/or shipment.
Ship all merchandise as an advertised selling unit, without any additional repackaging
required for shipment. Merchandise will no longer be accepted in case packs. Vendors
must make every effort to ship merchandise in cartons that contain only one GTIN
(UPC).
Trim-a-Tree
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Protective packaging (i.e., bubble-wrap, foam) must be included in all individual
selling units to protect merchandise during handling and shipment.
Confections (Food/Candy)
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Expiration date/shelf life date must be affixed to individual unit packaging.
All items must be securely sealed with tamper proof tape or shrink wrapped.
If items are breakable they must be wrapped in foam protection or bubble wrap.
Chair Sets
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Cartons must be plain or with a minimum of vendor printing and securely sealed.
Cartons must be palletized and individually strapped or shrink wrapped (3 mil.
thickness).
When multiple chairs are packaged as a selling unit, protection is required between
chairs using Styrofoam or corrugates.
Inside corners of cartons must be reinforced with corrugate or Styrofoam.
Packaging must be customer ship-ready without additional over wrapping or restrapping.
Knock – Down Furniture/Mirrored Framed Art
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Package components of selling unit within the carton with foam or corrugate around
the individual pieces.
Cartons must be plain or with a minimum of vendor printing and securely sealed.
Interior carton corners must be reinforced with corrugate or Styrofoam.
Items such as tile or glass top tables need special protection. Styrofoam or extra
corrugate sheets must be added to prevent damage during handling and shipment.
All hardware and assembly instructions must be in a sealed pouch or bag.
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Packing must be customer ship-ready (no additional over wrapping or re-strapping).
Mirrors/Framed Art should be double boxed, have corner foam cushioning and be
labeled as Fragile. Outside container needs to be a shippable container.
Lamps
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Rugs
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All merchandise must be packaged as a selling unit, without any additional
repackaging. Shades should be packaged with the lamp as a single selling unit.
Ticketing and packaging is to provide one GTIN (UPC) / EAN for the lamp with the
base and shade packed in one carton.
Lamp necks must be protected by corrugate collars or Styrofoam forms.
Packaging must be customer ship-ready without additional over wrapping or restrapping.
Carton must be 250 lb. test minimum.
All openings must be securely sealed, taped or stapled.
Vendors must insert appropriate protective packaging material, (i.e. bubble-wrap,
corrugate sheets, pelspan, Styrofoam) to ensure items are secure within ship-ready
cartons.
Carton must have equal product weight distribution.
Rugs and mats need to be rolled and bagged as individual selling units. Bag should
be 3 mil. thick.
Bedding
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Ship Bedding Products (Duvets, Pillows, Bed in a bag, etc.) with only 1 GTIN (UPC)
on the outside of the box with a full detail GTIN (UPC) ticket. The selling unit must
be in a customer ship ready carton.
Ship all merchandise as an advertised selling unit, without any additional repackaging
required for shipment. Merchandise will no longer be accepted in case packs. Vendors
must make every effort to ship merchandise in cartons that contain only one GTIN
(UPC).
Luggage
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Ship merchandise as an individual selling, advertised unit, without any additional
repackaging required. Merchandise will no longer be accepted as a nested unit.
Vendors must make every effort to ship merchandise in cartons that contain only one
GTIN (UPC).
Mark each box with only 1 GTIN (UPC) on the outside of the box, with a full detail
GTIN (UPC) sticker. All components of the selling unit must be in a customer ship
ready carton, with the product protected with foam, bubble wrap or corrugate to
protect the items from damage during handling and/or shipment.
Cosmetics (GWP- Gift with Purchase)/Samples
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All items need to be packed as “kitted” individual selling units. Each unit needs to be
polybagged with a full detail GTIN (UPC) sticker on the outside of the polybag.
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Packing Instructions
LORD & TAYLOR VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Merchandise is “floor ready” when it is received with an accurate 100% GTIN ticketed, and
retail price, all merchandise displayed hanging on our selling floor has a black VICS approved
hanger inserted in the garment. Merchandise shipments not received floor ready will be
assessed an expense offset charge.
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Ticket all merchandise before shipping with our retail price or an approved manufacturer’s
suggested retail price.
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Securely attach GTIN tickets with a plastic swift-attach devise or label. Tickets attached with
string are not acceptable.
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Do not conceal the GTIN ticket inside the garment or packaging; the GTIN barcode must be
visible and easily accessible for scanning.
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Each ticket must contain only one GTIN or EAN barcode. Do not ticket with secondary
barcodes or ISBN book numbers on non-book items.
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Ticket Placement
Area of Placement
Ladies, Men’s, Children’s
Product Type
Ticket Location
Hanging Tops/Shirts, Jackets, Dresses,
Outerwear, Coats
Folded Tops/Folded Turtlenecks
Under the arm hole
Jackets Joker Ticket
Bottoms - Pants, Skirts, Shorts
Bottoms Joker Ticket
Sleeveless Tops/Vests, Dresses
Packaged Shirts/Sport shirts
Ladies/Men’s 2 & 3 Piece Suits
Intimate Apparel
Children’s Accessories
Ladies, Men’s
Accessories
Camisoles, Teddies, Sleepwear and
Loungewear Tops
Blankets/Shawls, Booties
Scarves, Gloves/Mittens, Hat/Mitten
Sets, Headbands
Hats
Bottoms
Plush Toys
Belts
Handbags
Clutch Handbags
Scarves, Ruanas/Ponchos, Gloves,
Men’s Neckwear
Hats
Small Leather
Jewelry
Care Label or Manufacturing
Label
Temporarily tacked under the
armhole, 1 ½” up from bottom
hem, back side (long sleeve only)
Left waistband seam
Temporarily tacked to back
waistband 2” right of left side
seam
Under the arm hole
Affix sticker to lower right hand
corner on back of shirt package
Jacket/Pant or Skirt - Refer to
above *Joker ticket on all pieces
within the set identifying style,
size.
Under the arm hole
Care Label or Manufacturing
Label
Affix to hook attachment near
top of item
Back center of headband
Left waistband seam
Affix to item
Temporarily sewn to back side of
buckle
Affix to strap
Inside the item in secure
compartment
Care Label or Manufacturing
Label
Back center of headband
Affix to zipper or slide in window
inside the item
Affix to item
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Christmas & Home Goods
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All Types of Boxed Merchandise
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GTIN must be marked on a normally exposed
side. In order of priority relative to main
display panel:
Right side panel
Top panel
Back panel (only if right side and top do not
provide adequate space)
Retail price sticker should be located near the
GTIN.
If the GTIN barcode is included in the artwork
AND located on the bottom of the box, the
artwork GTIN should be covered and the GTIN
should be added to the retail price ticket.
Mark all boxes displayed on the selling floor.
Mark all pieces within the box if sold as a free
standing item.
Do not locate the GTIN or retail price on the
bottom of the box. When the box is moved the
label could be scratched and not be scannable.
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Example of an Apparel Ticket
Please Note: Example is NOT to scale
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Example of UPC Stickers – Please note NOT to scale
Example of a Shoe Ticket
Please Note: Example is NOT to Scale
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The following suppliers are approved by Lord and Taylor and are Vic’s approved hangers:
Approved Hanger Providers
Sourcing Solutions- (vendor for all collapsible
Uniplast
hook hangers)
www.uniplastindustries.com
www.ss-intl.com
Mainetti
Visonti
www.mainetti.com
www.viscontihangers.com
Alliance Hangers
www.Alliancehangers.com
Hanging Merchandise Requirements:
•
EFFECTIVE SPRING 2012 -- Ship all adult apparel on BLACK, shatterproof, VICS
approved hangers with a turn-able metal hooks.
•
Hanger must be inserted into each garment.
The following products may not be used on hangers:
•
Full foam covers on top hangers; foam (mini covers) that are visible for sleeveless garments.
•
Loose foam or fabric swatches on bottom hangers. Use hanger 6212 to prevent fabric
damage.
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Floor Ready Hanger Program
Use VIC approved BLACK hangers for all product.
Lord & Taylor requires full hanger compliance with all VIC’s hanger standards. Merchandise
displayed hanging on our selling floors, must be shipped on a black VICS Floor Ready Hanger.
Using hangers that do not comply with these standards are subject to expense-offset charges.
Questions should be directed to Gail Beebe at [email protected].
Family of
Business/Examples
TOP (use hanger size
appropriate for product)
Tops, Blouses, Dresses, Robes,
Sleepwear
Women’s jackets, 1 & 2 pc
Swimwear
Hanger Description
19”Top
479
17” Top
479SBCLcollapsible
wire hook
15” To
Hanger Style
484
484SBCLcollapsible
wire hook
485
Knitwear / Sweaters
19” Top
579
17” Top
584
15” Top
585
BOTTOM (use hanger size
appropriate for product)
Bottoms, Pants, Skirts, Shorts,
2-piece & Strapless
Swimwear, Men’s Swimwear
14” Bottom
6014
12” Bottom
6012
10” Bottom
6010
8” Bottom
6008
Bottom hangers are available
with clear “rubberized /
crease-free padding to
prevent garment damage if
necessary. (6208, 6210, 6212,
14” Bottom
6014
12” Bottom
6012
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6212, 6214)
Heavy Bottoms should use
style 7008, 7010, 7012, 7014
Jackets (optional alternate to
style #484)
Women’s Jacket, Heavy
Robes, and all other
heavy Tops
Women’s Suits
Women’s, Juniors, Missy
Suites
Coats (use hanger size
appropriate for product)
14” Bottom
7014
12” Bottom
7012
19”Top
3319
17” Top
3328
15” Top
3315
17” Suits
494
19” Coat
3320
17” Coat
3329
15” Coat
3316
19” Leather
3969
17” Leather
3957
15” Leather
3945
Outerwear Coats and Jackets
Leather Coats (Designed to
prevent product damage,
optional alternate to style #
3329, 3316, & 3320)
Men’s & Women’s Leather
Coats
Intimate Apparel
Intimate Apparel (Bras /
Panties/ Slips)
Clear, No Logos
GS-11
GS-19
CW-87
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Infants Children’s through Girl’s 6x, & Boys 7 separates
Use WHITE plastic molded hook hanger, as outlined in VICS standard. No logos. All other
children’s sizes use appropriate BLACK hangers noted in top & bottom sections.
12” 9412
472
467
951
959
10” 9410
8” 9408
10” 6110
8” 6108
496
12”
495
10”
*** Use a combination of the top and bottom hangers for all 2 piece Men’s, Woman’s, & Children’s (over Girls 6x / Boys 7) coordinates / sets,
except suits. Clear plastic extenders may be used.
HANGER EXAMPLES – CHILDREN’S APPAREL COLOR CHART
Infant/Toddler/Juvenile VICS Sizer Color Chart
Infant
Toddler
Preemie
2T
Juvenile Girls
Newborn
3T
3
Juvenile Boys
Pantone
PMS 488C
PMS 131C
PMS 372C
PMS 297C
PMS 256C
PMS 1485C
PMS 352C
PMS 639C
3M
4T
4
4
6M
5T
5
5
9M
6
12 M
18 M
6X
7
7X
24 M
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Carton Shipments:
•
Pack merchandise with a minimum amount of packing material.
•
Do not over pack cartons. Cartons must be able to lie perfectly flat on all sides: without
bulges in the middle or on any seam. An offset handling charge will be applied to cartons
not meeting the packing requirement.
•
Any extraneous materials not used in the presentation of merchandise should not be used.
One sheet of tissue is allowed
•
DO NOT USE:
PINS, CLIPS, STAPLES, TAPE, POLYSTROFOAM PEANUTS FOR PACKING
REMOVABLE FOAM INSERTS ON HANGERS
BANDS, STRAPS, STRINGS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO SEAL CARTONS
•
Pack one purchase order pre-pack per carton, unless otherwise confirmed by Lord & Taylor
production.
•
Pack garments flat in cartons. Close garment closures (e.g. buttons, zippers). Follow Packing
instructions from production.
•
Carton packed merchandise, when possible, pack multiple garments in one poly bag;
individual poly bags per garment are acceptable.
•
When shipping odd cartons each odd carton must be marked with a red sticker in top right
corner of short side of carton.
•
Cover all garments with a poly bag, having PP04 or PE04 quality and having the warning
label on the poly bag. All polybags must be bilingual English and French.
MASTERPACKING: If Trim and home merchandise ordered for a store will result in a
less than minimum size carton or minimum weight carton, master pack stores in a single carton.
Each individual carton inside a master pack must be labeled as previously defined and the
outside of the master pack must be labeled “MASTERPACK” and have the Purchase Order
displayed on the outside of the carton.
**Must be approved by Zack Zhang - Sr. Sourcing & Production Mgr
[email protected] 905-595-8807
•
Carton size and weight must fall within these measurements:
DIMENSION
Length
Width
Height
Weight
MINIMUM
9"
9"
4”
5lbs
MAXIMUM
36"
24"
30"
70lbs
Any carton discrepancies will need to be verified by sending an email to:
[email protected].
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Lord & Taylor Carton Markings
LONG SIDE OF THE CARTON
CARTON MARKS SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS:
NET WEIGHT
GROSS WEIGHT
CARTON DIMENSIONS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
DESTINATION
THE MARKINGS NEED TO
APPEAR ON BOTH LONG SIDES
OF THE CARTON.
SHORT SIDE OF THE CARTON
CARTON MARKS SHOULD READ AS FOLLOWS:
PURCHASE ORDER #
DEPT #
STYLE #
COLOR
SIZE RATIO
# OF UNITS BY SIZE
TOTAL UNITS
CARTON 1 OF 50 (BY PO)
THE MARKINGS NEED TO
APPEAR ON BOTH SHORT SIDES
OF THE CARTON.
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Vendor Booking Process
1. Factory Loading
Customer allows Forwarder to accept Factory Load bookings:
Yes
No
Upon Authorization
2. Factory Load Requirements
If factory load is required then:
Vendors may factory pack FCL containers without restriction
Vendors may factory pack FCL containers subject to customer approval
Vendors may factory pack FCL containers subject to the following requirements(s):
3. Vendor Booking Requirements
The Agent/Vendor is required to provide the following information at the time of booking. Please
select all those appropriate (note, those with no check box are mandatory in order for Forwarder to
process your shipment):
Shipper Name
Consignee Name
Country of Origin
Port of Loading
B/L Destination
Shipping Marks & No’s
Total Number of Packages
Carton Breakdown
Commodity Description
Notify Party
Estimated CBM and KGS
Expected Cargo Delivery Date
Additional Reference (Specify): At time of booking shipper(s) will only have the ship window
and BL destination. Forwarder will have via e-mail from L&T’s targeted vessel schedule the
recommended vessel-voyage, destination and vessel discharge mode.
Forwarder’s function is to always utilize All Water vessel. If the shipper can only meet the MLB
vessel it is considered an exception and must be approved by L&T.
Specific Documents to accompany booking (Specify):
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4. Electronic P.O. Information
The Forwarder’s default for customers who transmit Electronic Purchase Order information to
Forwarder is automatic authorization for cargo booked in accordance with the Purchase Order
Upload file or its equivalent. Select all applicable options:
Customer will not send Electronic P.O.
Customer will send Electronic P.O. information (If checked, please refer to AIS Update
Instructions)
Cargo must be booked for delivery to Forwarder within the ship window as per the P.O. upload
file
Cargo must be booked to depart origin within the ship window as per the P.O. upload file
Cargo loading may vary from the ship window with delivery to Lord & Taylor designated
forwarder no earlier than _0_ days but must load no later than the current weeks vessel sailing.
Prior to the “START DT” date and no later than _0_ days after the “END DT”. The “START
DT” represents L&T’s 850 “’Ship Not Before” date. Lord & Taylor’s designated forwarder adds 5
days to that date to represent the “END DT” date on the P.O. upload file 123.1.1. The “Ship Not
Before” date will never change on the 850.
Total Quantity of cargo booked must be within + or – 5 percent variance by P.O./style
In case of any purchase or loadibility exception above Lord & Taylor’s designated forwarder will
send booking authorization to the persons listed in “booking authorization (#5) listed below.
Any exceptions including missing purchase order 850: send booking details to:
Maureen Metzinger [email protected]
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5. Booking Authorization
Used when Vendors don’t supply information required in 1, 2 & 3 above or as required by
Customer
Required? Yes, on an exception basis
If required, then complete the section below
Method of Contact:
E-mail
Fax
Electronic Data Interface
Telephone
Attn: Maureen Metzinger
E-mail: [email protected]
Special Authorization – holidays and exceptions (normal process will be followed for approval
if time permits):
Accept booking and advise
Decline booking/cargo and advise
Call for instructions
If unable to make contact by
phone
Attn:
Ship & Advise
Telephone:
Hold & Advise
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Cargo Delivery/Loading
1. Vendor Requirements
Vendors must deliver cargo in accordance with their booking declaration as well as by customer’s
required specifications indicated in (4) below. If cargo delivery matches booking order, and vendor
delivers per specifications, customer will not require a shipping authorization. If vendor deliver +
or _ percent against booked quantity, cargo will be accepted by Lord & Taylor’s designated
forwarder upon authorization.
2. Cargo Load Sequence
Vendors must deliver cargo as required by customer so that cargo can be loaded as per
specifications. Cargo will be loaded block stowed nose to tail unless commodity dictates otherwise.
Rank the order in which the cargo must be sorted and loaded. (1 = highest priority, 5 = lowest
priority)
1
PO
2
STYLE
3
COLOR
3. Non-conformance to Load Sequence
If vendors do not deliver cargo as per customer’s loading requirement and cargo sorting is required
prior to loading, customer/vendor (N/A) will reimburse APLL for all charges incurred per local
tariff.
Forwarder is not required to sort cargo prior to stuffing the container
Forwarder is required to sort cargo prior to stuffing the container. If vessel sailing is affected, then:
Ship and do sort & advise, specifically critical in the case of GOH. Not as critical for flatpack.
Sort and hold for next vessel & advise
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4. Shipping Authorization
Used when vendors do not deliver as indicated in points 1, 2 & 3 above or as required by Customer.
Required?
Method of Contact:
E-mail
Fax
If required then complete the section below
Electronic Data Interchange
Attn : Maureen Metzinger
Telephone
E-mail : [email protected]
Special Authorization – holidays and exceptions( normal process will be followed for approval if
time permits):
Accept booking and advise
Insert booking/cargo and advise
Call for instructions
If unable to make contact by
phone
Attn:
Ship and advise
Telephone:
Hold & advise
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Lord & Taylor
Policies and
Guidelines
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A. Sample Policy
Type of Sample
Proto Sample
Fit Sample
Advertising/Photo
Sample
Salesman Sample
Pre-Production
Sample
Top Sample
Required by Lord &
Taylor
1 pc in Sample Size
1 pc in Sample Size
As Ordered Per Color
Per Style
As Requested per
Each Brand
1 pc in Sample Size
1 pc in Sample Size in
any 1 color per style
Other
Print Screens
Mold for Embellishment Items
Trivial Weaves and Sales Sample Yardage
Stage & Remarks
For Proto Meeting
Charge
For Fitting Purpose
As Ordered
FOB When Over 2:1
Dev Ration
No Charge
2 x FOB
For Market
1.5 X FOB
Using bulk fabric and bulk
trims for Production
APPROVAL
As shipment sample for
shipment approval
No Charge
No Charge
Stage & Remarks
Will be charged if no order placement
Will be charged if no order placement
Will be charged if no order placement
B. Overage/Shortage Process
1. All shortages that are within 5% to original order by color and size are automatically
shippable if a complete prepack can be made.
2. All shortages that are outside the 5% tolerance to original order by color must be approved
by production before shipping. A packing list summary is required for approval. If orders
are not filled completely, discounts may be applied.
3. In the situation where case packs cannot be completed to shortages, a request must be sent
to production for approval. If approved there should only be one carton of each color with
broken case packs. All cartons must be marked with notification of broken packs and a
summary of units by size of carton content.
4. Cartons must be marked with the correct units by style/size/color that is contained in the
carton.
5. All packing lists must match exactly the style/color/units that are within the cartons
shipped.
6. No overages to the po quantities are allowed without pre-approval. Pre-approval by Global
Sourcing only.
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C. Expense Offset Policy
Our Expense Offset Policy is intended to recover the redundant cost incurred by Lord & Taylor due
to shipments that do not meet our standards. All shipment expense offset inquiries should be
emailed to
Quality Assurance Expense Offset Charges
The following Quality Assurance non-compliance will result in an offset charge as listed below.
No.
Non-Compliance
Expense Offset
1.
Merchandise Received in poor condition
$25.00 per receipt plus $0.25 per unit
inspected plus refurbishing
2.
Incorrect pre-packs/assortments
$0.25 per unit plus $25.00 for incorrect
carton
3.
External Quality: Handling/processing fee
for external failure
$50.00 per incident
4.
No/Wrong size strip on folded garments
$25.00 per receipt plus $0.50 per unit
Note: Second offense $0.50 per unit
Third offense $0.75 per unit
45 day grace period between 1st and 2nd offense
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Distribution Expense Offset Charges
No.
Non-Compliance
Expense Offset
6.
BOL Missing/inaccurate/insufficient detail
$150.00 per shipment
7.
Missing/late/unusable shipping advice
$150.00 per shipment
8.
Routing instructions not followed
$150.00 per shipment plus full freight
9.
Improper packing of cartons
$150.00 per receipt plus $3.00 per carton
10.
Missing/improper documentation (packing
list), including 3rd party
$150.00 per shipment
11.
Missing/incorrect carton markings
$150.00 per receipt plus $5.00 per carton
12.
Incorrect container utilization
$150.00 per incident plus freight and
damages
13.
Quantity on carton mark does not match
with packing list
$150.00 + 1 per unit (for piece count)
14.
Non-standard/damaged cartons
$50.00 per receipt plus $5.00 per carton
plus damages.
15.
Multiple SKU’s in a single carton
$25.00 per carton plus $20.00 per unit
16.
Unordered/defective merchandise returned
100% LDP cost of returned merchandise
plus freight (R/T)
17.
Order Fill Rate: Shortage/Overages
It is the company expectation that order
quantities will be filled complete as
ordered. If orders are not filled complete,
discounts may be applied. No overages to
the PO quantities are allowed without preapproval.
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Seconds and Damages Policy
It is the policy of L&T to purchase all first and second quality garments UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCE CAN A SUPPLIER MAKE A DISPOSITION ON THEIR OWN. Any scheduled
product, not made to our first quality specifications, may be purchased at a discount price if
negotiated in advance with the buyer.
It is also our policy that vendors are not authorized to manufacture excess garments beyond
our purchase order quantity. If excess goods are manufactured, vendors are not authorized to
sell these garments to anyone other than L&T.
Our standards for seconds also extend to purchase order quantity fulfillment as follows: we will
accept as first, products shipped to us +/- 1% in size quantity. This will be calculated on a
purchase order basis.
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Appendices
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Appendix A – Interim Footwear Invoice
FOOTWEAR ASSOCIATION
FOOTWEAR RETAILERS OF AMERICA
INTERIM FOOTWEAR INVOICE
Email completed detail form with a sample or picture of the product to:
[email protected]
Instructions: Complete Part A (questions 1 through 9) for all entries. The answers to questions 3 and
4 determine which of the remaining parts, B through E, must be completed. If the answers to
questions 3 and 4 are rubber and/or plastics, complete Part B only. If the answer to questions 3 and
4 is other material, only complete Part E.
A.
1. Manufacturer's style number, if any.__________________
2. Importer's style and/or stock number, if any.____________
3. Identify which of the following materials makes up the greatest portion of the external
surface area of the upper
(Accessories, reinforcements, ornamentation, etc. excluded):
a. Leather _______________%
b. Composition Leather _______________%
c. Rubber and/or plastics _______________%
d. Textile materials _______________%
e. Other (give separate percent for each type of material) ___________%
4. Identify which of the following materials makes up the greatest portion of the external
surface area of the sole (Accessories, reinforcements, spikes, etc. excluded):
a. Leather _______________%
b. Composition Leather _______________%
c. Rubber and/or plastics _______________%
d. Textile materials _______________%
e. Other (give separate percent for each type of material) _____________%
5. Is the footwear designed for sports activity and does it have spikes, cleats, etc. or
provisions for the attachment of such?
Yes ____ No _____
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6. Is the footwear one of the following types?
A. Skating boots, wrestling boots, boxing boots, or cycling shoes
B. Ski boots
C. Cross-country boots
D. Tennis shoes, basketball shoes, gym shoes, training shoes, and the like
e. None of the above
7. Is the footwear exclusively for men, youth or boys?
Yes ____ No _____
8. Does the footwear have a protective metal toe-cap?
Yes ____ No _____
9. What is the height of the upper?
a. Covers the knee or higher
b. Covers the ankle but not the knee
c. Does not cover the ankle
B. Uppers and soles are rubber/or plastic
10. Is the footwear waterproof and assembled by means other than stitching, nailing,
riveting, screwing, plugging or similar processes?
Yes ____ No _____
11. Are the external surface areas of the upper and sole (accessories, reinforcements, etc.
included) over 90% PVC?
Yes ____ No _____
12. Is the footwear designed for the use without closure?
Yes ____ No _____
13. Is the external surface area of the upper (accessories, reinforcements, etc. included) over
90% rubber and/or plastic?
Yes ____ No _____
14. Is the footwear protective in nature (i.e., designed to be worn over, or in lieu of, other
footwear as a protection against water, oil, grease or chemicals or cold or inclement
weather)?
Yes ____ No _____
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15. Does the footwear have foxing or foxing-like band applied or molded at the sole and
overlapping the upper?
Yes ____ No _____
16. If the answer to 15 is yes, is the foxing or foxing-like band wholly or almost wholly of
rubber or plastic?
Yes ____ No _____
17. Which of the following characteristics does the footwear possess?
a. Sods
b. Made on a base or platform of wood
c. Made on a base or platform of cork
d. Open toes or open heels
e. Exclusively adhesive construction
f. Slip-on type
g. None of the above
18. If the answer to question 14 is yes, are the uppers entirely of non-molded construction
from point 3 cm. above the top of the other sole?
Yes ____ No _____
C. Uppers are textile material; soles are leather, composition leather, rubber or plastics
19. Is the external surface area of the upper more than 50% leather (leather accessories,
reinforcements, etc. included)?
Yes ____ No _____
20. Which of the following characteristics does the footwear possess?
a. Less than 10% by weight of rubber and plastics or not over 50% by weight of
textile materials, rubber and plastics ______
b. Uppers of vegetable fibers (cotton, flax, etc.) ______
c. Soles that overlap the upper except at the toe or heel ______
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D. Uppers are leather, soles are leather, composition leather, rubber or plastics
21. Which of the following characteristics does the footwear possess?
a. Well construction
b. Turn or turned construction
c. Uppers consisting of leather strap across the instep and around the big toe
d. Made on a base or platform of wood
e. None of the above
E. Other
22. Which of the following characteristics does the footwear possess?
a. Uppers of leather or composition leather
b. Uppers of textile materials
c. Uppers and soles of wool felt
d. Disposable footwear
e. None of the above
Signature _______________________________________________
Date ___________________________________________________
Note: Use of this form is for entries clearing U.S. Customs beginning January 1, 1989 instead of U.S.
Customs form 5523. 19 CFR 141.89
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Appendix B - Examples of Commercial Invoices
COMMERCIAL INVOICE
WITH HANGERS
EXPORTERS NAME & ADDRESS
INVOICE NO. & DATE
CONSIGNEE AND FOR RISK OF:
FOR THE ACCOUNT OF:
CARTON
MARKINGS
TERMS OF DELIVERY & PAYMENT
VESSEL VOY OR FLIGHT NO.
PORT OF LOADING
PRE CARRAIGE BY
FINAL DESTINATION
PORT OF DISCHARGE
DELIVERY
SAILING ON/OR ABOUT
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF GOODS
COUNTRY OF FINAL DESTINATION
STYLE #
K1F9WP0093
PO #
1047
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS
HTS# OF GARMENT
LADIES 70% RAYON 28%
POLYSTER 2% SPANDEX
HTS # OF HANGER
PLASTIC RECYLE HANGER
CTNS
QTY IN PCS
UNIT PRICE IN USD
TOTAL
AMOUNT
IN USD
47
544
$27.20
$14,796.82
544
$0.10
$217.60
EXAMPLE OF INVOICE
WITH HANGER
TOTAL AMOUNT:
$15,014.40
IN USD
TOTAL FOB
MIND. # DETAILS:
TOTAL NEW WEIGHT:
TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT:
TOTAL CUBIC METERS:
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COMMERCIAL INVOICE
WITHOUT HANGERS
EXPORTERS NAME & ADDRESS
INVOICE NO. & DATE
CONSIGNEE AND FOR RISK OF:
FOR THE ACCOUNT OF:
CARTON
MARKINGS
TERMS OF DELIVERY & PAYMENT
VESSEL VOY OR FLIGHT NO.
PORT OF LOADING
PRE CARRAIGE BY
FINAL DESTINATION
PORT OF DISCHARGE
DELIVERY
SAILING ON/OR ABOUT
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF GOODS
COUNTRY OF FINAL DESTINATION
STYLE #
K1F9WP0093
PO #
1047
DESCRIPTION OF GOODS
HTS# OF GARMENT
LADIES 70% RAYON 28%
POLYSTER 2% SPANDEX
CTNS
QTY IN PCS
UNIT PRICE IN USD
TOTAL AMOUNT
IN USD
47
544
$27.20
$14,796.82
EXAMPLE OF INVOICE
WITHOUT HANGERS
TOTAL AMOUNT:
IN USD
TOTAL FOB
MIND. # DETAILS:
TOTAL NEW WEIGHT:
TOTAL GROSS WEIGHT:
TOTAL CUBIC METERS:
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Appendix C Documentation Matrix/Checklist
Types of Documents Required
Required/If
Required
CDS Logistics Office
Original
Copy
Broker
Original
Copy
Responsible
Party
Bill of Lading/Seaway
Bill/ House Airway Bill
Required
2
1
1
Freight
Forwarder
Commercial Invoice
Required
1
1
1
Vendor
Packing & Weight List
Required
1
1
Vendor
2
Container Manifest
Required
2
1
1
Freight
Forwarder/Ve
ndor
Visa
Required if
Quota
1
1
1
Vendor
Inspection Certificate
Required
1
1
Vendor
Freight
Forwarder/Ve
ndor
Forwarder Cargo Receipt
(FCR)
Required
1
Single/Multi Country
Declaration
Required
1
1
1
Vendor
Certificate of Origin
Required
1
1
1
Vendor
Shoe Detail Sheet
Required for
shoes
1
1
1
Vendor
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Single/Multi Country
Declaration
If required
1
Certificate of Conformity
Required
Shipment Release Letter
Required
1
1
Vendor
1
1
Vendor
1
1
Vendor
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Appendix D EDI Instructions for Vendors not using Li & Fung as their agent
EDI is a requirement of doing business with Lord & Taylor. Our vendors are expected to
comply. An expense-offset fee will be assessed to any vendor who cannot comply with this
standard.
Need assistance becoming EDI Compliant? Contact:
DiCentral at https://www.dicentral.com or [email protected]
Tel: 281-480-1121 option 4
Contact [email protected] in the Lord & Taylor Import Office if you have
system problems that prohibit transmitting required import documents.
Vendor Information
The Lord & Taylor EDI office must approve tickets. Send a sample of the vendor’s ticket to
Patricia_graham@lordandtaylor.
ARE YOU A GTIN VENDOR?
Yes
No
EDI TRADING PARTNER ID # __________________ (for Vendors not using Li & Fung as
their agent)
VENDOR NAME
__________________
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Appendix E Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) ** for Non Li & Fung Vendors
Lord & Taylor only trades GTIN’s through Inovis.
Questions concerning EDI should be directed to Patrica Graham (212-391-5378) or
[email protected]
New Vendors
•
Prior to EDI setup
•
Complete the on line Vendor Profile Form located in the Vendor Manual, at
partners.lordandtaylor.com web page.
•
Confirm all merchandise is 100% GTIN marked and your Electronic GTIN catalog is
available to Lord & Taylor through Inovis.
Lord & Taylor trades EDI documents with the following networks:
•
Inovis, http://www.inovis.com/
•
DICentral, http://www.dicentral.com/, [email protected], 281-480-1121 option 4.
•
GXS Global, http://www.gxsolc.com/
•
1 EDI Source, http://www.1edisource.com, [email protected], 877-334-9650
Lord & Taylor’s Translator level testing of the 856-Advance Ship Notice and 810-Electronic Invoice
documents with DICentral, http://www.dicentral.com/, [email protected], 281-480-1121 option
4.
New Vendor Testing Guidelines
•
New Vendors must test EDI documents prior to transmitting documents and shipping
merchandise to Lord & Taylor.
•
Translator level testing of the 856-Advance Ship Notice and 810-Electronic Invoice
documents with DICentral, http://www.dicentral.com/, [email protected], 281-480-1121
option 4.
•
Upon completion of successful testing, you are required to rollout production EDI
documents.
•
All format changes made to a previously approved UCC-128 label must be resubmitted to
Lord & Taylor for approval before using. E-mail a copy of the UCC-128 label for approval
to [email protected] with written changes. Please provide your name, phone,
and email address on any correspondence.
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Appendix F Existing Vendors
As an existing vendor currently trading EDI documents with Lord & Taylor, you are required to
provide written notification of any changes to your vendor record maintained in our translator.
•
•
•
Written notification should be submitted via the online Vendor Profile form located on our
web page at partners.lordandtaylor.com. Email notification will not be sufficient for the
successful completion of changes to your vendor record, and may cause delays.
When making changes to the online Vendor Profile form please indicate that you are a
current Lord & Taylor EDI Trading Partner. Do not submit the form as a new vendor, in
order to avoid multiple EDI IDs in our translator for a single vendor.
Lord & Taylor must be made aware of changes to EDI Identification Numbers, Service
Providers, GTIN Catalogues, and Contact Information with at least a two-day notice. Any
changes needed sooner than two days, may be delayed.
Any changes pertaining to vendor DUNS Numbers or company name must be emailed to
[email protected].
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Appendix G Lord & Taylor Store Listing – revised 2.14.14
Store No.
0001
0002
0003
0005
0006
0007
0008
0010
0011
0012
0013
0016
0017
0020
0022
0023
0025
0027
0028
0029
0030
0031
0035
0038
0042
0043
0046
0048
0052
0053
0054
0055
0056
0057
0058
0059
0061
0063
0064
0066
0068
0070
0073
0074
0075
0091
0092
0100
0106
0131
0180
0181
0185
0187
0199
Store Name
NEW YORK- DT
MANHASSET
WESTCHESTER
WESTFARMS
BALA
GARDEN CITY
WASHINGTON
ANNAPOLIS
RIDGEWOOD
BOSTON
STAMFORD
OAKBROOK
BAYSHORE
GARDEN STATE
NORTHBROOK
WHITE FLINT
LAKE FOREST
LAKESIDE
TWELVE OAKS
BURLINGTON
WOODBRIDGE
SOUTH SHORE
WALT WHITMAN
WILLOWBROOK
PALISADES
LOUDOUN
BOCA RATON
FAIR OAKS
LIVINGSTON
ROCKAWAY
BRIDGEWATER
WESTFIELD
TYSON’S CORNER
MONMOUTH
QUAKERBRIDGE
FREEHOLD
DANBURY
BUFFALO
TRUMBULL
OLD ORCHARD
NATICK
SYRACUSE
WOODFIELD
ROCHESTER
KING OF PRUSSIA
ROCKINGHAM
RIDGEHILL
COLUMBIA
MOORESTOWN
PULL STOCK
SHREWSBURY OUTLET
WESTBURY OUTLET
JERSEY GARDEN OUTLET
GREAT LAKES
INTERNET
Store Abbreviation
DC #
NYC
MAN
WES
WFM
BAL
GAR
WSH
ANN
RID
BOS
STA
OAK
BAY
GRD
NBK
WFL
LFR
LAK
TWE
BUR
WDG
STH
WLT
WIL
PLI
LOU
BOC
FRK
LIV
ROK
BRI
WFD
TYC
MON
QKR
FRH
DAN
BUF
TRM
ORC
NTK
SYR
NWD
RCH
KOP
RKH
RDH
COL
MOR
PUL
SHR
WOT
JGO
GLC
INT
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
0082
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Appendix H Lord & Taylor Purchase Agreement Terms and Conditions
PURCHASE AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This purchase agreement states the terms and conditions upon which vendors of merchandise
(each a “Vendor”) offer to sell merchandise to Lord & Taylor, LLC, operating as Lord & Taylor.
Lord & Taylor shall be deemed to accept a Vendor’s offer when Lord & Taylor issues a specific
identification or reference number with respect to the Vendor’s offer.
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
A1.
Any supplemental sheets attached hereto, and all other documents and/or records issued
or acknowledged by Lord & Taylor in connection with the Vendor’s offer, are part of this
purchase agreement and, together, constitute the final, complete and exclusive expression
of the agreement of the parties regarding the subject matter hereof. The foregoing is
referred to collectively as the “Purchase Agreement”.
A2.
The terms and conditions in this Purchase Agreement apply in lieu of those in any other
document or record including, without limitation, any Vendor form or invoice. No
signature on behalf of Lord & Taylor that appears on any Vendor form or invoice that
responds to or fulfills this Purchase Agreement constitutes lord & Taylor’s agreement to
any terms or conditions that differ from, or add to, those in this purchase agreement.
SHIPPING, INSPECTION AND REJECTION OF MERCHANDISE: LORD &
TAYLOR’S OPTIONS REGARDING NONCONFORMING MERCHANDISE:
CANCELLATION BY LORD & TAYLOR
B1.
Lord & Taylor reserves the right to reject all or any part of merchandise shipped that: (a)
is shipped before or after the shipping date specified in this Purchase Agreement, time of
shipment being a material and essential term hereof, and any nonconformity with the
shipping date is expressly not subject to cure by an offset in price, (b) fails to conform to
this Purchase Agreement; (d) fails to be packaged, labeled, and marked properly, (e) is
not shipped or delivered as required herein; (f) is defective in any manner; (g) fails to
have properly completed Country of Origin declarations as required by applicable laws;
or, (h) fails to have those quota allocations and, where required, a valid export visa
setting forth the correct quota category and quantity in category units as may be
necessary to secure importation of the merchandise to the United States.
B2.
Lord & Taylor shall not be deemed to have accepted any merchandise until Lord &
Taylor has had an adequate time after receiving it to inspect it. Any unpacking or
handling of merchandise incident to Lord & Taylor’s inspection shall not indicate Lord &
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Taylor’s acceptance. At Lord & Taylor’s discretion, such inspection may include
preliminary, final and/or random inspections to ensure that the merchandise is in order
and in accordance with Lord & Taylor’s instructions and specifications.
B3.
If Lord & Taylor accepts merchandise and later determines that it should have rejected all
or part of it, Lord & Taylor did so in reliance on the Vendor’s warranties and
representations; therefore, Lord & Taylor reserves the right to revoke its acceptance of
such merchandise whenever it discovers any nonconformity, even if the time for
inspection has passed. In no event shall any payment to Vendor by Lord & Taylor
constitute acceptance of nonconforming merchandise.
B4.
At Lord & Taylor’s request, Vendor shall remedy or cure immediately, to Lord &
Taylor’s satisfaction, any nonconformity in the merchandise and/or any failure of the
merchandise to comply with the terms of this Purchase Agreement. If Vendor fails to
remedy or cure any such default, Lord & Taylor may terminate this Purchase Agreement
with respect to such merchandise without any liability to Vendor including, without
limitation, any payment to Vendor provided under Section B6 of this Purchase
Agreement. Alternatively, Lord & Taylor reserves the right, with or without notice to
Vendor, to remedy all or any part of any such defect or non-conformity by selling or
liquidating the merchandise at prices determined by Lord & Taylor, and/or by making
repairs of such merchandise, and by charging Vendor for Lord & Taylor’s actual labor
costs, material costs, overhead, and costs of liquidation including, without limitation, the
cost of retail price markdowns.
B5.
Lord & Taylor has the right to cancel all or any part of the undelivered portion of the
merchandise covered by this Purchase Agreement, or to refuse to accept delivery thereof,
if Vendor (a) breaches any of the terms of this Purchase Agreement with respect to
merchandise, whether it is delivered or not, or (b) does not make any delivery as
specified in this Purchase Agreement or in Lord & Taylor’s Routing Guide. In any case,
any such cancellation by Lord & Taylor shall be without any liability to Vendor
including, without limitation, any payment to Vendor provided under Section B6 of this
Purchase Agreement. Lord & Taylor also reserves the right to cancel all or any part of
this Purchase Agreement in case of strike, fire, or other casualty or circumstance beyond
Lord & Taylor’s reasonable control that, in Lord & Taylor’s sole judgment, has
materially affected its premises or business, without any charge or penalty including,
without limitation, any payment to Vendor provided under Section B6 of this Purchase
Agreement.
B6.
Lord & Taylor has the right to cancel this Purchase Agreement for any reason with
respect to merchandise that has not been shipped, by giving Vendor reasonable notice of
cancellation. Lord & Taylor shall have no obligation or liability to Vendor on account of
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such cancellation except that, if Vendor has not breached any term or condition of this
Purchase Agreement or any other agreement with Lord & Taylor, Lord & Taylor shall, at
Lord & Taylor’s option, either (i) purchase any merchandise that Vendor produced under
this Purchase Agreement prior to such cancellation that was specially manufactured for
Lord & Taylor and is not suitable for sale to any other buyer, or (ii) compensate vendor
for reasonable and unrecoverable costs actually incurred by Vendor to obtain or produce
merchandise that Vendor had obtained or produced solely for this Purchase Agreement
prior to such cancellation. In no event will Lord & Taylor’s compensation to Vendor for
reasonable and unrecoverable costs incurred exceed twenty- five percent (25%) of the
total amount of this Purchase Agreement.
B7.
Vendor’s performance under this Purchase Agreement may be suspended to the extent it
is prevented or delayed by strike, fire, or other casualty or circumstances beyond
Vendor’s reasonable control that materially affects Vendor’s premises or business, so
long as Vendor gives Lord & Taylor immediate written notice of any such circumstances
or delays. Upon receipt of such notice Lord & Taylor shall have the right, in its sole
discretion, to cancel all or part of the merchandise affected without any liability to
Vendor including, without limitation, any payment to Vendor provided under Section B6
of this Purchase Agreement.
B8.
If Lord & Taylor cancels this Purchase Agreement, or returns any merchandise covered
by this Purchase Agreement to Vendor for any reason, Vendor shall not resell
merchandise that was labeled, packaged, or otherwise associated with Lord & Taylor’s
name or other intellectual property right without first removing or obliterating any such
label, package or other association.
B9.
Lord & Taylor may return rejected merchandise to Vendor or hold it pending direction
from Vendor, both at Vendor’s risk and expense. Vendor shall accept any merchandise
returned by Lord & Taylor and shall reimburse Lord & Taylor for costs incurred in
connection therewith including, without limitation, Lord & Taylor’s costs to store and
ship rejected merchandise.
B10.
Lord & Taylor may cancel this Purchase Agreement without any liability to Vendor
including, without limitation, any payment to Vendor provided under section B6 of this
Purchase Agreement, if Vendor becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit
of creditors, or is the subject of a petition in bankruptcy.
B11.
LORD & TAYLOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY/ PUNITIVE DAMAGES
RELATED (a) IN ANY WAY TO THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT, (b) TO ANY
CANCELLATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BY LORD & TAYLOR, OR (c) TO VENDOR’S PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER,
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WHETHER OR NOT LORD & TAYLOR KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN
OF THE POSSIBILITY OR PROBABILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
C1.
Vendor represents, warrants and guarantees that all merchandise sold to Lord & Taylor
complies with all federal, state and local laws, statues, rules, regulations, ordinances and
codes relating to its manufacture, packaging, labeling, transportation, quality and sale.
Without limiting the foregoing Vendor represents, warrants and guarantees that:
(a) All merchandise is manufactured in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act
and all applicable regulations hereunder;
(b) The employment practices of Vendor and all third- party contractors or suppliers
utilized by Vendor conform with all applicable labor, safety and health laws, codes,
rules and regulations, including laws relating to the employment of children.
(c) All merchandise is:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
packaged, marked, labeled, placarded, tagged and/or invoiced,
accompanied by warranty information and/or shipping papers,
shipped and otherwise delivered, and
manufactured
in compliance with and meets the standards and requirements of all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules and regulations and requirements including, without
limitation, the Consumer Product Safety Act, Fair Packaging and Labeling Act,
Magnuson Moss Warranty- Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, Federal
Hazardous Substances Act, Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, Toxic Substances
and Control Act, Federal Insecticides, Fungicides and Rodenticides Act, and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970;
(d) All fees or assessments in connection with the manufacture of all merchandise have
been paid;
(e) All packaging and product labels accurately and fairly describe the merchandise and,
if applicable, the constituent components in the merchandise; and
(f) In the case of merchandise that is imported to the United States,
(i) The price(s) of the merchandise do(es) not violate United States AntiDumping laws. If a preliminary determination is made by the administering
authority pursuant to 19 U.S.C. § 1673(b) that an industry in the United
States is materially injured, or is threatened with material injury, or the
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establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded by
reason of imports of the merchandise or merchandise similar to the
merchandise, Lord & Taylor may cancel this Purchase Agreement at any
time without penalty or costs including, without limitation, any payment
provided in Section B6 of this Purchase Agreement. Vendor shall reimburse
Lord & Taylor for any dumping duties Lord & Taylor is required to pay on,
or with respect to, merchandise sold by Vendor. Lord & Taylor shall have ht
right to cancel this Purchase Agreement prior to taking delivery of
merchandise, without any liability whatsoever to Vendor, if merchandise
covered by this Purchase Agreement becomes subject to any embargo, quota
restrictions prohibiting export or import, or there is any boycott of the
merchandise within the United States; and
(ii) in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 1761, 19 U.S.C. § 1307 and 19 C.F.R.
12.42, the merchandise is not manufactured, mined or produced by prison,
convict, forced or indentured labor.
C2.
Vendor represents warrants and guarantees that all merchandise sold to Lord & Taylor is
accompanied by a copy of the required Material Safety Data Sheet, if any, and by a
written description of any special safety requirements relating to the merchandise
including, without limitation, any product application recommended by the manufacturer
and/or required by law. Vendor further represents, warrants and guarantees that Vendor
will notify Lord & Taylor of (a) any future special safety requirements relating to any of
the merchandise sold to Lord & Taylor and (b) any changes relating to any Material
Safety Data Sheet provided to Lord & Taylor or of any special safety requirements
recommended by the manufacturer and/or required by law.
WARRANTIES
D.
Vendor represents warrants and guarantees that:
1. All statements made by Vendor regarding, and all descriptive literature about, the
merchandise provided to Lord & Taylor are warranties.
2. The prices charged for merchandise do not exceed the prices charged to other
purchasers for similar quantities of like items under similar delivery requirements, and all such
prices include any applicable taxes.
3. All merchandise sold or provided to Lord & Taylor:
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i.
Is (a) fit and safe for the purposes for which the merchandise may forseeably
be used and for the ordinary purposes for which the merchandise is
manufactured, (b) merchantable, (c) free from defects in workmanship and
materials, (d) of good quality and adequately packaged and labeled and, (e)
meets any specification, sample or description used by Vendor or Lord &
Taylor for merchandise covered by this Purchase Agreement;
ii.
Conforms to the terms of any applicable express or implied warranty under
the laws of the state or states in which Lord & Taylor sells the merchandise;
iii.
Does not and will not infringe any United States or foreign patent, trademark,
trade-name, copyright, or other similar statutory or common law right; and
iv.
Transfers and conveys good title; that such transfer is lawful, and that
merchandise is delivered free from any security interest or other lien or
encumbrance.
INDEMNIFICATION
E1.
Vendor shall defend, indemnify and hold Lord & Taylor, its affiliates, parent,
subsidiaries, licensees, agents and contractors and all of their respective employees,
directors, officers and customers (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless from
and against any and all claims, actions, suits, investigations, governmental actions,
liabilities, judgments, demands, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including, without
limitation, fees and costs of in- house and retained legal counsel) that:
(a) Are asserted against or incurred by any Indemnified Party by reason of any actual or
alleged breach of any one or more of the representations, warranties, guarantees or
agreements set forth in this Purchase Agreement; or
(b) May have been caused, or are alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by
any act of omission or commission of Vendor, negligent or otherwise, or by Vendor’s
failure to comply with any term or condition of this Purchase Agreement including,
without limitation, the representations relating to regulatory compliance set forth above in
Section C1, or by reason of the use of Vendor’s merchandise by any customer of Lord &
Taylor or any other person, or by reason of any governmental action relating to the
Vendor or to the Vendor’s merchandise or services.
E2.
The indemnification obligation set forth in this Section E shall survive until the
applicable statutes of limitation fully and finally bar all claims, actions or causes of action
respecting the above.
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PRICE
F1.
Vendor shall deliver all merchandise covered by this Purchase Agreement at the prices,
with the discounts, and on the terms appearing in this Purchase Agreement, or at any
lower prices, better terms or discounts prevailing or quoted by Vendor at any time before
Lord & Taylor’s receipt of Vendor’s invoice. Vendor will not assess to Lord & Taylor
any increase in price or any extra charges.
F2.
Any loss of, or damage to, merchandise, increased transportation charges, freight charges,
cancellations, duplications, and any other costs and expenses related to the merchandise
shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor. Vendor shall pay Lord & Taylor’s handling
and/or service charge(s), if any, for non-adherence to Lord & Taylor’s billing, shipping
and handling policies as they may be established or modified at any time and from time
to time in Lord & Taylor’s Routing Guide or similar documents.
F3.
Vendor hereby authorizes and directs Lord & Taylor to set-off any funds the Vendor
owes to Lord & Taylor against any funds Lord & Taylor owes to Vendor under this
Purchase Agreement or otherwise. Any objection by Vendor to any set-off made or taken
by Lord & Taylor shall be made to Lord & Taylor in writing not later than three (3)
months after the set-off has been made or taken by Lord & Taylor. Failure to make such
written objection within the three (3) month period shall forever bar and foreclose any
objections, challenges, suit or any other attempt to nullify or reverse such a set-off made
by Lord & Taylor.
CONFIDENTIALITY: INSURANCE
G1.
Information relating to Lord & Taylor’s business activities including, without limitation,
Lord & Taylor’s methods of doing business and the cost of merchandise purchased
hereunder (the “Proprietary Information”) is proprietary to Lord & Taylor and Vendor
shall hold all such Proprietary Information for the exclusive benefit of Lord & Taylor.
Vendor shall not permit any disclosure of any Proprietary Information to any third party
and shall inform its affiliates, subsidiaries, directors, officers, employees who may have
access to Proprietary Information of the terms of this subparagraph and shall be strictly
liable for their compliance herewith. Vendor agrees that any breach of this section will
cause irreparable harm to Lord & Taylor for which money damages alone would not be
an adequate remedy and therefore Lord & Taylor shall be entitled to obtain specific
performance, injunctive relief or any other remedy available at law or in equity for any
breach. Information supplied by Vendor shall not be treated as confidential, and Vendor
shall have no rights against Lord & Taylor with respect thereto, except such rights as may
exist under applicable patent, trademark and copyright law.
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H1.
Vendor shall obtain, not later than ten days prior to the first shipment of merchandise
hereunder, and shall maintain for at least two years thereafter, Commercial General
liability insurance written on an occurrence basis that includes, without limitation,
product, completed operations, and contractual liability coverage. Each policy shall be
endorsed to name the Indemnified Parties and property damage arising out of
merchandise purchased pursuant to this Purchase Agreement. The policy or policies shall
provide, at a minimum, combined single limits of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence
and $5,000,000 aggregate. All insurance required hereunder shall be provided on a
“primary” basis and shall not be subject to any “excess” or “pro rate” type of other
insurance clause regardless of any other insurance Lord & Taylor may elect to purchase
and maintain. A reputable United States insurer shall underwrite all insurance required
hereunder. Vendor shall provide Lord & Taylor with certificates evidencing such
insurance, and shall give Lord & Taylor thirty (30) days notice prior to any cancellation
of all or any portion of such insurance.
MISCELLANEOUS
I.1
The relationship of Vendor to Lord & Taylor is that of an independent contractor engaged
in the operation of Vendor’s business. Nothing in this Purchase Agreement shall be
deemed to create an agency, partnership, or joint venture between the parties. Neither
party will hold itself out as an agent of the other party nor have any authority to bind the
other party for any purpose. Each part will remain responsible for the supervision,
management and control of its employees.
J.1
Vendor shall not delegate, assign or sub-contract any obligation it has under this Purchase
Agreement. Any attempted delegation, assignment or sub-contract without Lord &
Taylor’s written permission shall be void for all purposes. Lord & Taylor may assign its
rights and obligations under this Purchase Agreement at any time to any person, firm, or
corporation.
K.1
All terms and conditions of this Purchase Agreement are governed by the law of the State
of New York, which, as Lord & Taylor’s principal place of business, bears a direct and
reasonable relationship to this transaction, governs all terms and conditions of this
Purchase Agreement. The courts of New York, as Lord & Taylor’s principal place of
business, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over litigation arising out of this Purchase
Agreement and all other matters relating to the Vendor’s sale of merchandise to Lord &
Taylor.
L.1
Except as provided in Section E, no action for breach of this Purchase Agreement can be
commenced more than one (1) year after the accrual of the cause of action. Lord &
Taylor shall be entitle to recover its costs (including the fees and costs of in-house and
retained legal counsel) incurred in enforcing the terms of this Purchase Agreement.
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M.1
In the event that Lord & Taylor, expressly or impliedly, waives any right or fails to
strictly enforce any term(s) of this Purchase Agreement, such waiver shall not operate as
be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent right, breach or term of this
Purchase Agreement. The remainder of this contract will not be voided by the invalidity
of one or more of the terms hereof. All rights or remedies Lord & Taylor has under this
Purchase Agreement are cumulative, non-exclusive, in addition to, and are not in lieu of
any other rights and remedies that Lord & Taylor has hereunder, at law or in equity.
N.1
Any notice or consent required or permitted under this Purchase Agreement shall be
given in writing and shall be deemed effective, despite any such notice or consent being
refused, unclaimed or otherwise undeliverable: (i) upon receipt when transmitted by
facsimile machine and acknowledged by a return facsimile, (ii) upon receipt when
personally delivered or (iii) three (3) days after its deposit in the main with the U.S.
Postal Service, postage prepaid.
O.1
Vendor shall maintain copies of this Purchase Agreement, together with payment and
other records related hereto, for at least two (2) years following Lord & Taylor’s
acceptance of merchandise provided hereunder. All such records shall be made available
to Lord & Taylor for inspection and audit upon Lord & Taylor’s request. Such books and
records will be made available during regular business hours of Vendor not less than one
(1) business day following receipt of any such request.
P.1
Lord & Taylor shall have the right to take discounts on the basis of the date the
merchandise or the invoice was received, whichever is later. End of Month terms mean
payment is due the specified number of days after the end of the month the merchandise
or invoice was received.
Q.1
If Lord & Taylor advises or suggests that Vendor use a certain supplier for source
materials and/or assists, Vendor shall make its own inquiry and decision regarding such
supplier and, accordingly, Vendor hereby releases Lord & Taylor from any liability for
defects in such source materials and assists.
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