EDI 852: The Weekly Velocity Data Retailers Already Send You
Retailers already send store-level sales and on-hand counts in the weekly EDI 852. Cinderhaven's unread files hide $96,000 a year in dark stores.
Trade Spend Reconciliation: The Ledger Nobody Owns
Cinderhaven's ledger holds $245K a year in contestable trade deductions. The review calendar, not the evidence, decides how much the brand may argue.
UNFI Deduction Codes, Explained: What Each One Means and Which You Can Dispute
A plain-English guide to UNFI deduction codes: MCB, INV, shortages, spoilage, and compliance fees. What each one means, which are disputable, and how to file a dispute that wins.
DSD vs. Warehouse Distribution: What the Numbers Show
Warehouse distribution through UNFI or KeHE costs 40-52% of wholesale after fees. DSD runs 25-35%. Here's when each model pays for itself.
What Sprouts Checks Before Approving a New Supplier
Before the first Sprouts order, brands need UNFI item setup, IX-ONE image registration, and EDI 810 compliance. Here's the operational sequence.
Whole Foods Supplier Data Requirements Span Two Systems, Not One
Whole Foods supplier data requirements split between WFM buyer approval and UNFI item setup. EDI and item data pace the launch timeline.
UNFI vs. KeHE Item Setup: Where Your Data Gets Rejected
UNFI rejects at the document layer. KeHE rejects on barcodes and date formats. The pre-submission checklist is different for each, here's what to check.