Bed Bath & Beyond Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Bed Bath & Beyond.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Yes, you can mix SKUs on a pallet as long as you follow the mixed pallet stacking guidelines. This means first using whole stock pallets when packages are uniform in size, then building whole pallet layers of like‐sized boxes, next creating mixed layers with items of the same height, and finally, if those options aren’t possible, arranging differently sized items along the outer edges in a tight, efficient pattern.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

Cartons must have a maximum height of 30 inches, a maximum length of 42 inches, a maximum width of 30 inches, and can weigh up to 80 lbs.

What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?

Minimum carton dimensions: Height 4 inches, Length 9 inches, Width 4 inches. Carton weight must not exceed 80 lbs.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For standard GS1-128 cartons, the label must be placed in the middle of the broadest, longest surface. The FedEx Collect label is to be placed as near as possible to the GS1-128 label without covering design graphics or the UPC. In cases where the carton will be used for in‐store display, do not place the label on the facing; use the bottom or backside instead. For eCommerce shipments, two GS1-128 labels are required – one on the lower corner of the broadest surface (positioned about 1.25 inches from the bottom and 0.75 inches from the vertical edge) and a second on the leading edge (approximately 2 inches up from the bottom and 2 inches in from the edge). Additionally, if not using an integrated label, the FedEx label should be placed on the top side of the carton so as not to interfere with other markings. For furniture cartons, three GS1-128 labels are mandatory – one each on the narrow side, the wide side, and the top of the carton, ensuring that none of the printed carton information is covered.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For fixture shipments, there isn’t an explicit instruction regarding the physical placement of the pallet label; the guide only requires that each pallet have a label containing specific information. That information must include (1) the department name with the item number at the top, (2) each item’s individual quantity, (3) the item description, (4) the BB&B store name and number, (5) the store address, (6) purchase order number, (7) pallet number, (8) fixture parent part number, (9) component part number, (10) for Laminate vendors, the appropriate colored label per the Laminate Parts Sequence provided by BB&B Purchasing, and (11) for supplemental orders, a fluorescent green pallet/carton label. In contrast, for GS1‑128 labels on cartons (not pallets), the label must be placed in the middle of the broadest, longest surface of the carton with the FedEx Collect label positioned as close as possible without interfering with graphics or the UPC code.