Saks Fifth Avenue Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Discover Saks Fifth Avenue packaging FAQs: single SKU/PO per carton, precise labeling rules, pallet guidelines, and carton size requirements.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?

No, cartons must contain only one GTIN (UPC), which means you cannot mix multiple SKUs in a carton.

Can you mix POs in a single carton?

No, mixing POs in a single carton is not allowed. The vendor standards state that all cartons must be labeled with a single PO and mixing multiple POs (or stores) in one carton results in a penalty.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Yes, but only if the cartons are for the same servicing distribution center. When cartons (even from different POs) are on a single pallet, it must be built by that DC with a clear designation showing the split between the cartons.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

For Master Packed Carton Shipments, the maximum dimensions are 36 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and 30 inches in height, with a maximum weight of 60 lbs.

What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?

Minimum carton dimensions for Master Packed Carton Shipments are: Length 9 inches, Width 9 inches, Height 4 inches, and minimum weight is 5 lbs.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For cartons 6 inches or more in height, the label must be placed within a designated rectangular area on the carton’s side (the longest side) so that the barcode (for GS1‐128 labels) is in a picket fence format pointing toward the bottom/conveyor, with the barcode positioned no lower than 1.38 inches from the carton bottom and no higher than 12 inches from it. FedEx labels may be on the same or opposite side as the GS1-128 label but must not overlap it. For cartons less than 6 inches in height, the label must similarly fit within a defined rectangular area, although the exact dimensions are provided only for taller cartons.

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For cartons, the GS1‐128 label must be placed on the carton’s longest side (either on the top or side) so that the barcode is in a picket fence format pointing toward the bottom/conveyor. Specifically, for cartons 6 inches or more in height the label must be within a rectangle that is a maximum of 12 inches above the carton bottom with at least 1.38 inches of clearance from the bottom, and if using both FedEx and GS1‐128 labels they must not overlap (the FedEx label cannot be directly over the GS1‐128 label). For mixed pallets (where cartons for different distribution centers share a pallet), no specific location on the pallet is prescribed; instead, the pallet must be built by the servicing distribution center and a pallet label must be affixed that clearly identifies the pallet’s contents and indicates the split between the different DC’s cartons.