Happy Spring, Vendorville!

You’ve heard of the Spring Equinox and the Easter Bunny, but have you heard the lore of Supplier Spring? 🐰 🌷

In the realm of modern folklore, nestled within the digital expanse, lies the tale of One-Click Rick, the beloved mascot of SupplyPike, guardian of supplier revenue, and resolver of disputes.

Legend has it that One-Click Rick emerges each spring into Vendorville, bearing not baskets of eggs but a bounty of eBooks as fresh as the budding flowers. 🧺 🌸

And so, as the seasons turn and spring approaches, the tale of 1-Click Rick is retold, reminding us of the power of free resources and supplier education. 📖

Hot off the Press 🖨️

A Guide to Walmart's Luminate

If you or your company are transitioning from DSS to Luminate, this eBook might be your secret weapon.

We’ve compiled all the relevant information into one downloadable eBook. Read about how to replicate reports from DSS into Luminate, features in Charter, and different element names in Luminate.

Home Depot

There’s a new retailer on the block of Vendorville. This 70-page eBook covers SupplierHub,how to navigate Home Depot deductions, and other root cause issues that affect suppliers.

Here’s a couple of unique facts about Home Depot Deductions covered in this eBook:

At Home Depot, deductions are usually referred to as chargebacks.
There are only three main chargebacks that Home Depot regularly turns over to their suppliers: Shortages, Pricing Discrepancies, and Trade Discounts.
Only chargebacks over $25 can be disputed.

Shh… want the next eBook sent right to your inbox?

Since you’re in the Vendorville club, you deserve a lil’ treat every now and then. Here's an opportunity to get the ‘first dibs’ on our next eBook, releasing in a couple of weeks.

Once it’s done, it will be sent right to your inbox. 🤫 If you are a supplier regularly dealing with SQEP standards or Walmart’s Secondary Packaging Guide then this is an eBook you don’t want to miss. 😈

The Classics

Here’s a short list of fan favorites from our eBooks and Cheat Sheets.

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Other Retailer News 📰

March 21, 2024

Five Below scales back self-checkout to fight shrink

"Hiring more store associates will improve customer service and help fight what executives said was an unexpectedly high level of inventory loss."

March 21, 2024

Retailers’ Self-Checkout Enthusiasm Dwindles Amid Elevated Theft

"As retailers look for new ways to save on labor, the disadvantages of going all in on self-checkout are coming to light, with Five Below the latest to pull back on the technology."

April 1st, 2024

Crews work to open temporary channel near Baltimore bridge collapse for essential vessels

"Crews are working to remove the first portion of Baltimore bridge wreckage – the starting point in a complicated, extensive cleanup process that could help open up a temporary channel to get more vessels into the water around the collapse site, officials said."

Rick’s Tips 💘

Despite his unsettling presence, or perhaps because of it, Rick became a legend in his own right. And even legends sometimes need a new look. Rick’s current obsession? Doom-scrolling Pinterest for his “effortless, 1-click summer look”.

“Curious about Sam’s Club Category Numbers? Look no further. What about Target Departments and Divisions? We got it. And Walmart Departments and Categories, you know it!"

Let’s Circle Back 🌀

🐣 Egg-citing Supplier Hunt! 🌷

In the land of Vendorville, where knowledge blooms like springtime flowers and insights are as plentiful as Easter treats, we're mixing the joy of egg hunts with the essence of our supplier community in an "Egg-stra" special word search.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to unearth the words that are as common to our supply chains as chocolate eggs are to Easter.

Happy Hunting, and may the lore of Supplier Spring inspire your journey through this labyrinth of letters. 🌼🔍

❤️ Sincerely, Your Friends in Vendorville

SupplierWiki

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