Zumiez Packaging & Routing Guidelines
Master Zumiez packaging with our FAQ—guidelines for pallet stacking, SKU/PO consolidation, carton limits, and precise label placements.
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Can I stack pallets?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
For cartons, apply the carton marking on one side and one end of each carton. The markings must be printed in English and include the PO number, vendor style/Zumiez item number, item description (color, size), quantity, and carton number. For merchandise labels, if using a price label (for items with vendor hangtags or packaging), place it in a consistent location – over the vendor UPC code if available or positioned so as not to obscure vendor details if UPC isn’t available. For price tags (for merchandise without vendor tags or packaging), attach the tag in a uniform location using a Tach‐it gun with the proper 2"–3" tag and hook; placement specifics vary by product type (for example, on the hip seam for men’s and junior’s bottoms, through garment care labels or interior collar seams for woven/knits, over the UPC for shoes, on the hangtag or back right grommet for hats, and on the right side of handles for bags).
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Zumiez.
Can I stack pallets?
Yes, you can stack pallets as long as they are sorted and stacked appropriately and do not exceed a height of 6'5".
Can you mix multiple SKUs per carton?
No – unless it is a prepack, inner pack, or bundle specified on the PO by the Zumiez Buyer. Otherwise, cartons must not mix different SKUs, colors, or POs.
Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?
Yes. Multiple SKUs can be mixed on one pallet as long as they are properly sorted by PO, then style, then color, and then size, and consolidated on the fewest pallets possible.
Can you mix POs in a single carton?
No, you cannot mix POs in the same carton.
Can you mix POs in a single pallet?
Yes, multiple POs can be consolidated on a single pallet as long as the cartons are sorted by PO and then by style, color, and size, and the pallet is stacked appropriately.
What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?
Cartons are required to be appropriately sized to match their contents and must not exceed 50 pounds. The guidelines do not specify maximum dimensions.
Where do I place the label on a carton?
For cartons, apply the carton marking on one side and one end of each carton. The markings must be printed in English and include the PO number, vendor style/Zumiez item number, item description (color, size), quantity, and carton number. For merchandise labels, if using a price label (for items with vendor hangtags or packaging), place it in a consistent location – over the vendor UPC code if available or positioned so as not to obscure vendor details if UPC isn’t available. For price tags (for merchandise without vendor tags or packaging), attach the tag in a uniform location using a Tach‐it gun with the proper 2"–3" tag and hook; placement specifics vary by product type (for example, on the hip seam for men’s and junior’s bottoms, through garment care labels or interior collar seams for woven/knits, over the UPC for shoes, on the hangtag or back right grommet for hats, and on the right side of handles for bags).
Where do I place the label on a pallet?
Pallets: Each pallet must be visibly marked with its pallet count (e.g. “1 of 4”, “2 of 4”, etc.).
Merchandise Labels: There are two types. For items that have a vendor hangtag or packaging, use a price label. It must be placed in the same location on every item – if a UPC is present, set the label squarely over it; if not, position the label so it does not cover the vendor name, artwork or other key information. For items without a vendor tag or packaging, use a hard price tag attached with a Tach‐it gun. Again, it must be applied in the same location on every item – for example, on Men’s and Junior’s bottoms, the tag goes on the left hip seam; on Men’s and Junior’s woven/knits, it is applied either through the garment care label or on the interior collar seam; for shoes, the label is placed squarely over the UPC without covering size, description or directions; for sandals, the price label is placed on the vendor hangtag (with hangers on both left and right) and for bindings, a label is placed over the UPC on the box with a second on the back of the right binding.
Merchandise Labels: There are two types. For items that have a vendor hangtag or packaging, use a price label. It must be placed in the same location on every item – if a UPC is present, set the label squarely over it; if not, position the label so it does not cover the vendor name, artwork or other key information. For items without a vendor tag or packaging, use a hard price tag attached with a Tach‐it gun. Again, it must be applied in the same location on every item – for example, on Men’s and Junior’s bottoms, the tag goes on the left hip seam; on Men’s and Junior’s woven/knits, it is applied either through the garment care label or on the interior collar seam; for shoes, the label is placed squarely over the UPC without covering size, description or directions; for sandals, the price label is placed on the vendor hangtag (with hangers on both left and right) and for bindings, a label is placed over the UPC on the box with a second on the back of the right binding.
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