Lids Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Lids Packaging Guidelines: Get authorized pallet stacking, mixing SKUs in cartons and pallets, plus label placement tips for compliant shipping.

Can I stack pallets?

You may only ship pallets if you have explicit authorization from Lids Corporate Logistics. Additionally, if authorized, you must account for trailer space requirements—especially if the pallets cannot be double stacked.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

Yes, you may mix multiple SKUs per carton if it is authorized by the Lids Buying and Merchandising team.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

Mixing multiple SKUs per pallet is not allowed unless you receive specific authorization. For direct-to-store shipments, all styles/SKUs must be packaged separately unless authorized by the Lids Buying and Merchandising Team, and for skid shipments, purchase orders must remain separate unless approved by the Lids Logistics Department.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No, only one purchase order number may be packed in a carton.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

POs cannot be mixed on a single pallet unless approved by the Lids Logistics Department. When approved for combining, orders should be layered together and multiple packing slips applied.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For cartons, apply one standard shipping label per case. The label must be placed on the SIDE of the box in the lower right-hand corner, located 2 inches from the bottom edge and 1 inch from the side edge. It should be oriented vertically with any barcode presented in a “picket fence” format, and must be affixed using its self-adhesive backing (do not use tape). The shipping label must include the ship‐to address (with store number for Direct to Store shipments), purchase order number, SKU/style number, item description, total units in the carton, and carton numbering. Additionally, a separate packing slip is required to be visible on the front of the first pallet or lead carton in a packing slip envelope with a valid Lids SKU, and an electronic copy must be sent to Lids Logistics.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For carton labels, affix one standard shipping label per case on the SIDE of the carton in the lower right-hand corner – 2 inches from the bottom edge and 1 inch from the side edge. In addition, a packing slip (which acts as a pallet label) must be placed in a packing slip envelope so that it’s easily visible on the front of the first pallet or lead carton.