| Feature | SAKS Fifth Avenue (Full Price) | SAKS OFF 5TH (Off Price) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | White or brown cartons; individual poly bags for luxury goods. | Bulk pack allowed; fewer poly bags required. | | Hangars | Specific "Saks Slimline" hangers required. | No hanger requirements (bulk folding). | | Routing | Direct to Fulfillment Center (FC) or Store DC. | Via Deconsolidation Hub (e.g., Inmar, Genco). | | Ticketing | Price must be hidden or detachable. | Price must be clearly visible (marked down). |
: Labels must be in "picket fence" format, between 1.38" and 12" from the bottom. Cartons < 6" high saks routing guide
At its core, a routing guide is a set of instructions provided by a retailer to its suppliers detailing how merchandise should be shipped, packaged, labeled, and delivered. For Saks Fifth Avenue, which operates both brick-and-mortar locations and a robust e-commerce platform (Saks.com), the complexity of this guide is significant. | Feature | SAKS Fifth Avenue (Full Price)