Vendor Partnership Manual. Section 7 Private Brand & Trend

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1 Section 7 Private Brand & Trend

2 This chapter is being completely revised. Please look for major updates coming in July 2018

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Softlines Private Brand & Trend Procedures Overview Evaluation Request/Testing & Submittal Evaluation Forms Overview of Private Brand & Trend Processes Product Specification Development Vendor Selection Color Standard Distribution Fit/Make Approval Lab Dip/Strike Off Approval Fabric and Component Quality Approval Production Piecegood Component - Color Evaluation Production Piecegood & Component Mandatory Laboratory Testing Production Garment Mandatory Laboratory Testing Top of Production Garment Approval (Upon request only) Production Size Run Approval (Upon request only) Production Garment Approval (Upon request only) Fit/Make Approval Samples Lab Dip/Strike off Samples Hardlines/Home Textile/OTC/Consumables - Private Brand & Trend Procedures Overview Evaluation Request Submittal Evaluation Forms Overview of Private Brand & Trend Processes for Hard/Home Product Specification Development Vendor Selection Color Standard Distribution Lab Dip/Strike Off Approval Pre-Production Quality Sample Approval Top of Production Reference Sample Private Brand Packaging Hard/Home Plan-O-Gram & Advertising Samples Production Sample Approval (Upon request only) Approval Samples... 10

4 2.5 Lab Dip/Strike off Samples Exhibits... 11

5 1. Softlines Private Brand & Trend Procedures 1.1 Overview Shopko s corporate mission states: We are committed to offering quality merchandise and service to meet our customers lifestyle requirements for casual apparel, home, family, and health needs with style - at prices that communicate real value... In keeping with our corporate mission, Shopko s Private Brand & Trend Division is completely committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and value in all products we offer our customer. As such, vendors cannot ship product until a Product Approval Letter (PAL) is issued by Shopko. Failure to do so will result in a 20% penalty chargeback (based on the value of the PO). Vendors who wish to build a prosperous, long term partnership with Shopko must adhere to all requirements and procedures as set forth in this manual. NOTE: Shopko s QA/Floor Ready requirements are set forth by the Private Brand & Trend Division 1.2 Evaluation Request/Testing & Submittal Evaluation Forms A Submittal and Evaluation Request Form must be filled out correctly and completely for any sample submitted to Shopko s Private Brand & Trend Division for Evaluation. See the Evaluation Request Forms in the Exhibit section of this chapter. A Testing Request Form (TRF) must be filled out correctly and completely; online, for any sample submitted to a Shopko approved testing laboratory. See Chapter 8; Product Regulatory & Quality Assurance. 1.3 Overview of Private Brand & Trend Processes Product Specification Development Shopko Buyer and/or Product Manager submit development samples to the Technical Design Department for review and development of product specifications. o o If style is Shopko Driven, meaning style originates from Shopko, the product specification will include: technical sketch, fabric and component details, construction make details and a graded size specification. If the style is Vendor Driven, meaning the style originates from the vendor, the product specification will only include a graded size specification and a fit/make evaluation page. Based upon Shopko body charts; minimum inches over body and desired fit, Technical Design includes in the product specification a graded size specification. Based upon the sample, requested changes, and Shopko s requirements, Technical Design includes fabric/component details and detailed construction/make specifications. The Technical Design Department sends NEW fabric and trim quality when available along with the completed product specifications, to potential vendors or agents for costing purposes Vendor Selection The three top strategic initiatives of Shopko s apparel division are as follows: 1. First quality product 2. On-time delivery 3. Fair pricing 01/31/18 7-1

6 All three factors have equal weight in determining Shopko s vendor matrix. Only those vendors who perform in these areas will be considered by Shopko for private label production. Vendors are rated on a seasonal basis and updated ratings are supplied to the merchants prior to a season s pricing/sourcing stage Color Standard Distribution Private Brand Manager will forward a color copy of the Shopko color palette to current vendors at the beginning of each season. Additional color requests can be forwarded to colorcor@shopko.com Vendor is required to order color swatches from Pantone. WEB-SITE: Orders should be made through US office only to ensure color consistency. Stock Piecegoods Tested If applicable, Vendor/Agent submits in-stock piecegoods to Shopko s designated laboratory for pre-production testing. Any standards that start with SKO are Shopko Standards. If you need a swatch of a Shopko Standard, please contact the Private Brand Manager Fit/Make Approval Vendor/Agent submits a fit/make approval sample (in fabric as close to production piecegoods as possible in weight, construction and fiber content) to Shopko Technical Design for evaluation. The sample is evaluated by Shopko Technical Design for fit, make, and overall quality, including adherence to fit/make specifications and Shopko standards. If sample is Approved, Shopko Technical Design will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent through a fit/make sample evaluation and comments. Vendor/Agent may than proceed with next step of the approval process. If sample is Conditionally Approved, Shopko Technical Design will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent through a fit/make sample evaluation and comments. Vendor/Agent must make minor adjustments and then proceed with next step of the approval process. At this time, Technical Design may or may not request to see a Pre-Production Sample. If sample is Not Approved, Shopko Technical Design will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent through fit/make sample evaluation and comments. Vendor/Agent is required to correct problems and resubmit corrected fit samples for evaluation. If more than one factory is producing the garment, each factory must submit fit/make approval samples to Shopko Technical Design Lab Dip/Strike Off Approval Vendor/Agent submits lab dips to Shopko Color Coordinator for evaluation prior to dyeing production piecegoods. Lab dips must be submitted on the Lab Dip Submittal Form (found in the Exhibit section of this chapter). Shopko Color Coordinator evaluates lab dips against established standards using a spectrophotometer and/or light box visual evaluation. If lab dip is approved, Shopko Color Coordinator will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent through color/strike off evaluation comments. Vendor/Agent may then proceed with next step of the approval process for color. Vendor/Agent may proceed with initial creative printing color approvals. Lab dips which are marginal failures according to the spectrophotometer will be visually evaluated to determine whether or not they are acceptable. Vendor/Agent submits all strike offs to Shopko Color Coordinator for evaluation prior to printing production piecegoods. 01/31/18 7-2

7 Vendor/Agent submits all strike offs of embellishments to Shopko Color Coordinator for evaluation on a garment for approval of placement prior to production piecegoods. If strike off is approved, Shopko Color Coordinator will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent through strike off evaluation comments via . Vendor/Agent may then proceed with next step of approval process. If strike off is not approved, Shopko Color Coordinator will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent through strike off evaluation comments via . Vendor/Agent is required to correct problems and resubmit corrected strike off to Shopko Color Coordinator for evaluation Fabric and Component Quality Approval Vendor/Agent submits fabric quality and novelty component samples to Shopko Technical Design for evaluation. Technical Design will advise comments Production Piecegood Component - Color Evaluation Vendor/Agent submits 5 x 5 square of all production piecegoods and all production components to the Shopko Color Coordinator for evaluation. Shopko Color Coordinator evaluates the production piecegoods against approved lab dips using a spectrophotometer and evaluates the production components visually using a light box. Comments regarding the production piecegoods and components are forwarded to the Vendor/Agent via the Submittal and Evaluation Request Form. Failures must be retreated and resubmitted Production Piecegood & Component Mandatory Laboratory Testing At the same time as the Production Bulk Piecegoods & Components are sent to Shopko for color evaluation, Vendor/Agent submits production piecegoods and components (in all colors and prints) directly to Shopko approved laboratory for testing using a Testing Request Form (TRF). See Chapter 8; Product Regulatory & Quality Assurance. If more than one mill is producing piecegoods, each mill must submit each color and print for laboratory testing. NOTE: Vendor/Agent may not proceed with any part of cut and sew production (this includes marker making) or care label until fit/make, fabric & component quality, color/design approvals and production piecegoods testing approvals are given. If Vendor/Agent does proceed before receiving approval; they do so at their own risk Production Garment Mandatory Laboratory Testing Vendor/Agent submits two* production garments (in any one color way) directly to a Shopko approved laboratory for garment testing using a Testing Request Form (TRF). * Quantity may vary depending on testing being done. Contact Bureau Veritas to discuss the estimated number of samples needed. NOTE: Garments that are color-blocked or garments with contrast component colors must be tested in garment form in all color ways, to verify colorfastness to cross staining in actual laundering. If more than one factory is producing garments, each factory must submit garments for laboratory testing. According to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), kids apparel must be tested in garment form for validation of lead in substrates, lead in surface coating, and phthalate (when applicable) limitations. Additionally, all manufacturers are required to have a reasonable testing program in place as required by the CPSIA legislation. 01/31/18 7-3

8 NOTE: Garments sent for testing must be production quality, made of approved production fabric and components, and made on production machinery. Vendor/Agent must not proceed with actual production or care labels until garment testing approvals are given. If Vendor/Agent does proceed before receiving approval, they do so at their own risk. Please refer to Chapter 8 of this manual; Product Regulatory & Quality Assurance chapter for all testing program details Top of Production Garment Approval (Upon request only) Vendor/Agent may be required by Technical Design to submit one top of production garment, for verification of fit, make and overall quality. Shopko Technical Designer will communicate results to Vendor/Agent Production Size Run Approval (Upon request only) Vendor/Agent may be required to submit a complete size run to Shopko Technical Design for verification of fit, make, and overall quality. Shopko Technical Design will communicate results to Vendor/Agent Production Garment Approval (Upon request only) During the final random inspection, the inspector may be required by the Product Regulatory & Quality Assurance department to pull one production garment for testing. Production garment is to be submitted directly to the lab. Only one color way is required to be tested. Inspector should pick the darkest color. Vendor pays testing charges. Production garment will be tested for shrinkage and after wash appearance. Results will be available 5-7 business days after the production garment is received. 01/31/18 7-4

9 1.4 Fit/Make Approval Samples Approval samples must be submitted in the designated sample size as detailed below: Size Range Newborns Infants Toddler Sample Size 6 months or 3/6 months 18 months 3T Girls 4-6X 5 or xs (4-5) Girls or large (10-12) Boys or xs (4-5) Boys or large (10-12) Juniors M (7-9) Ladies Bras Panties Women s Plus 10 or medium (8-10) EZ, ES, AI 12 or medium (10-12) NC, WB, SS 34B 6 or medium Men s Tops M (38-40) Men s Bottoms Ladies Flip Flops 8 18W or 16W/18W; Sleepwear 2x or 20W-22W 34W x 32L or medium Samples must be correct construction/workmanship and make details. Samples must be made from piecegoods of correct weight, construction, and fiber content with similar ground color, print color, print coverage and hand. For fast turnaround of samples; ensure the following steps are taken: Correctly and completely fill out the Evaluation Request Form. Check the sample to be sure that it matches the product specification and graded size specification. Note any discrepancies. Use Shopko's "Methods of Measurement" for detailing the size specification. Construct the sample as it will be in production, using the same equipment and sewing procedures as in production, including all details. Make the sample in fabric that is as close to production piecegoods as possible in weight, construction and fiber content with similar ground color, print color, print coverage and hand. 1.5 Lab Dip/Strike off Samples Samples must be submitted in: Appropriate sample size: Lab dips for fabric weights 170g/m2 and heavier must be no smaller than 1 X2. Lab dips for fabric weights of less than 170g/m2 must be no smaller than 3 X3. Lab dips for yarn must be no less than one full skein (10 yards) of yarn. 01/31/18 7-5

10 Strike offs and plaids must be submitted in no less than one full repeat. Appliqués and embellishments must be submitted as they will be used on garment. Lab dips for each color and fabrication being produced at one mill location and used for a style or grouping must be submitted as only one set of lab dips. For fast turnaround of samples; ensure that the following steps are taken: Correctly and completely fill out the Evaluation Request Form. Submit all lab dips intended for a coordinate grouping at the same time. Submit all lab dips directly to Shopko Color Coordinator. Submit all strike offs directly to Shopko Color Coordinator. 01/31/18 7-6

11 2. Hardlines/Home Textile/OTC/Consumables - Private Brand & Trend Procedures 2.1 Overview Shopko s corporate mission states: We are committed to offering quality merchandise and service to meet our customers lifestyle requirements for casual apparel, home, family, and health needs with style - at prices that communicate real value... In keeping with our corporate mission, Shopko s Private Brand & Trend Division Department is completely committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and value in all products we offer our customer. As such, vendors cannot ship product until a Product Approval Letter (PAL) is issued by Shopko. Failure to do so will result in a 20% penalty chargeback (based on the value of the PO). Vendors who wish to build a prosperous, long term partnership with Shopko must adhere to all requirements and procedures as set forth in this manual. NOTE: Shopko s QA/Floor Ready requirements are set forth by the Private Brand & Trend Division 2.2 Evaluation Request Submittal Evaluation Forms The appropriate Home & Hardlines Submittal request form must be filled out correctly and completely for any sample submitted to Shopko s Private Brand & Trend Division Hard/Home department which includes the following: color dips, design strike offs, bulk fabric & trims, approval sample, pre-production sample, meeting sample, production sample, packaging layouts & proofs. NOTE: See the submittal request forms in the exhibit section of this chapter. 2.3 Overview of Private Brand & Trend Processes for Hard/Home Product Specification Development Private Brand Manager and/or Technical Designer sends to each vendor a product recap report detailing product specific information Vendor Selection The three top strategic initiatives of Shopko s Hard/Home division are as follows: 1. First quality product 2. On time delivery 3. Fair pricing All three factors have equal weight in determining Shopko s vendor matrix. Only those vendors who perform in these areas will be considered by Shopko for private label production Color Standard Distribution Private Brand Manager per season will forward a color copy of the Shopko color palette to current vendors at the beginning of each season. Vendor is required to order color swatches from Pantone. WEB-SITE: Orders should be made through U.S. office only to ensure color consistency. 01/31/18 7-7

12 2.3.4 Lab Dip/Strike Off Approval Vendor/Agent submits lab dips to Shopko Designer for evaluation prior to dyeing production piecegoods. Lab dips must be submitted on the lab dip submittal form (found in the exhibit section of this chapter). Shopko Designer evaluates lab dips against established standards using a light box visual evaluation. If lab dip is approved, Shopko Designer will communicate this to the vendor/agent through color comments via . Vendor/agent may then proceed with the next step of the approval process. If lab dip is not approved, Shopko Designer will also communicate this to the vendor/agent through color comments via . Vendor/agent is required to correct problems and resubmit corrected lab dip to the Designer for evaluation. Vendor/Agent submits all strike offs to Shopko Designer for evaluation prior to printing production piecegoods. If strike off is approved, Shopko Designer will communicate this to the vendor/agent through strike off comments via . Vendor/agent may then proceed with the next step of the approval process. If strike off is not approved, Shopko Designer will also communicate this to the vendor/agent through strike off comments via . Vendor/agent is required to correct problems and resubmit corrected strike off to the Designer for evaluation Pre-Production Quality Sample Approval Vendor/Agent submits completed quality product sample to Shopko Technical Designer for evaluation. Creative Designer will advise comments on design aspect and Technical Designer will advise comments on quality and construction. Failures must be retreated and resubmitted. NOTE: Vendor/Agent may not proceed with any part of cut and sew production or care label until fabric & component quality, color/design approvals and production product testing approvals are given. If Vendor/Agent does proceed before receiving approval, they do so at their own risk Top of Production Reference Sample Vendor/Agent is required by Creative/Technical Designer to submit one Top of Production sample in all sizes for verification of quality, construction, and packaging quality. Additionally, samples will be maintained as production reference samples in-house Private Brand Packaging Hard/Home Shopko has packaging requirements for private brand product. Vendor may use local print source for all packaging components. Seasonally, packaging artwork is updated or possibly changed entirely. In addition to the below information each season a separate Packaging Guideline will be provided by Technical Designer and will include art/color direction, packaging sizes and materials, finished fold details, packaging details. Should there be any changes to material weights or insert finishes, this too will be included. Initial artwork will be provided to Vendor/Agent at the beginning of each season/project. Once received, vendor will develop initial layouts and submit via digital files to Technical Designer for layout approval. Packaging that requires photo image that is provided by Shopko s photo studio, photo sample must be received at least 10 weeks prior to exit factory date. If layout is approved, Shopko Technical Designer will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent via . Vendor/Agent may then proceed to the next step; develop actual press proofs. If layout is not approved Shopko Technical Designer will also communicate via the corrections needed. Vendor/Agent is required to correct problems and resubmit layouts for review. 01/31/18 7-8

13 Press proofs must be submitted with Packaging Proof Submission Form (found in the Exhibit section of this Chapter). If proof(s) are approved, Shopko Technical Designer will communicate this to the Vendor/Agent via . PLEASE NOTE: Approval of press proofs from Technical Designer include: Artwork, Font(s), overall layout, PMS color accuracy, UPC and retail verification. Legal copy, care instructions, and fiber content are not reviewed as this is verified with Product Regulatory & Quality Assurance only. If Vendor/Agent proceeds with packaging production before Product Regulatory & Quality Assurance has verified these details, they do so at their own risk. If proof(s) are not approved Shopko Technical Designer will also communicate via the corrections needed. Vendor/Agent is required to correct problems and submit new proofs for review when available. For Hang tags, please use 300gsm bright white coated card stock unless otherwise specified. For stickers, please use 80g bright white sticker stock. To minimize printing submissions, please follow this printing procedure: Use Spot color printing for all Pantone references Photos please use process printing techniques Poly gauge for all poly bags must be 0.15mm unless otherwise specified Hardware and components will be determined and information provided within specific guideline. When PDQ s are part of the packaging, specified corrugate weight will be included in the Packaging Specific Guideline. HARD/HOME FURNITURE CARTON MARKINGS: 1. Carton markings are required on all furniture. Carton markings instructions can be found in the Exhibit section of this chapter. SEASONAL DÉCOR CARTON MARKINGS & PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Each season requires its own carton markings to be printed on both the master and inner carton. Carton markings and packaging instructions can be found in the Exhibit section of this chapter. NOTE: If a Seasonal inner carton marking is not specified in the Exhibits section of this chapter, standard carton markings must be followed. i.e. Outdoor Living Décor. IMPORTANT NOTE: The UPC barcode must be done in UPC-A, UPC-E, or EAN-13 Symbology Plan-O-Gram & Advertising Samples Based upon the sample needs, Shopko s Technical Designer may request samples for Plan-O-Gram purposes, Advertising purposes or both. In order to keep costs down, sample requests will be kept to a minimum. Plan-O-Gram samples may be requested in the event a physical product walk off is required. Two samples in each size and each color way would be required. All samples will need to be in final packaging. Advertising samples are required for all products and in all colors and/or designs. The following sample sizes would be required for each category with multiple sizes: 1. Sheet Sets- Queen size & Full size when queen is not offered in the assortment 2. Top of Bed- Full/Queen. (this includes comforters, blankets) 3. Towels- bath and hand 01/31/18 7-9

14 2.3.9 Production Sample Approval (Upon request only) During the final random inspection, the inspector may be required by the Product Regulatory & Quality Assurance department to pull one production sample for testing. Production sample is to be submitted directly to the lab. Only one color way is required to be tested. Inspector should pick darkest color. Vendor pays testing charges. Production sample will be tested for shrinkage and after wash appearance. Results will be available 5-7 business days after the production sample is received. 2.4 Approval Samples Approval samples must be submitted in all sizes. 2.5 Lab Dip/Strike off Samples Samples must be submitted in: Appropriate sample size Color lab dips must be no smaller than 2 x 2. Color lab dips for yarn must be no less than 5 in length. Strike offs must be submitted no less than one full repeat. Appliqués and embellishments must be submitted as they will be applied to product. For fast turnaround of samples; ensure that the following steps are taken: Correctly and completely fill out the correct submittal form. Submit all lab dips intended for a coordinate grouping at the same time. Submit all lab dips & strike offs directly to Shopko Designer. 01/31/

15 3. Exhibits Vendor Partnership Manual Bulk Fabric/Creative/Color Submittal Evaluation Form Initial Lap Dip Color Submit & Evaluation Form for Apparel/Hardlines/Home Initial Creative Artwork Submittal/Evaluation Form Bulk Creative Artwork Submit & Evaluation Form Fit/Make Submittal Form Fabric & Trim Quality Submittal/Evaluation Form Ladies Accessory & Hosiery Sample Submittal Form Home & Hardlines Lab dip/trim Submission Form Home Textile Sample Submission Hardlines Sample Submission Home & Hardlines Sample Submission Carton Marking Requirements for Composite Wood Products Carton Marking Requirements for Non-Composite Wood Products Holiday Tabletop Packaging Instructions for Master & Inner Carton Holiday Giveaway Packaging Instructions for Master & Inner Carton 01/31/

16 INITIAL COLOR/LAB DIP SUBMITTAL FORM DATE SENT BY VENDOR: SHOPKO STYLE #: VENDOR NAME: CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: DEPT # EX-FACTORY DATE: FABRICATION NAME: FIBER CONTENT: TRIM DESCRIPTION COLOR NAME: SUBMIT # : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (circle one) TYPE OF EVALUATION NEEDED (check one): LAP DIP YARN DIP/ YARN SOCKS TRIM SAMPLE: OTHER (LIST BELOW) SPECIAL REMARKS: LAB DIP SIZE MUST BE AT LEAST 2 X2 DIP LETTER: DIP LETTER: APPROVED COND-APP NOT APP SHOPKO COMMENTS: DIP LETTER: APPROVED COND-APP NOT APP SHOPKO COMMENTS: DIP LETTER: APPROVED COND-APP NOT APP SHOPKO COMMENTS: DIP LETTER: APPROVED COND-APP NOT APP SHOPKO COMMENTS: DIP LETTER: APPROVED COND-APP NOT APP SHOPKO COMMENTS: APPROVED COND-APP NOT APP SHOPKO COMMENTS: 01/31/

17 BULK-COLOR & TRIM SUBMIT FORM DATE SENT BY VENDOR: ATTENTION: SHOPKO STYLE #: VENDOR NAME: CONTACT NAME: EX-FACTORY DATE: FABRICATION NAME: FIBER CONTENT: CONSTRUCTION/YARN SIZES: SPECIAL FINISH: MECHANICAL/CHEMICAL: COLOR NAME/ARTWORK NAME : SUBMIT # : 1, 2, 3, (circle one) TYPE OF EVALUATION NEEDED: (check one) BULK FABRIC/COLOR/DESIGN/QUALITY: BULK TRIM: SPECIAL REMARKS: FULL SPEED SPANDEX: TRIM DESCRIPTION *BULK SWATCH SAMPLE MUST BE AT LEAST 6 LONG X 6 WIDE* ATTACH SAMPLE TO THIS AREA SHOPKO S COMMENTS: APPROVED CONDTIONALLY APPROVED NOT APPROVED 01/31/

18 DATE SENT BY VENDOR: DATE RECEIVED BY SHOPKO: ATTENTION: SHOPKO STYLE #: VENDOR NAME: CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: COLOR WAY & ARTWORK NAME : (one per page) SUBMIT # : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (circle one) TYPE OF SAMPLE SUBMITTED (check one): PRINT STRIKE OFF YARN DYE BIT LOOM SCREEN PRINT APPLIQUE EMBROIDERY PATCH OTHER (list below): DEPT #: EX-FACTORY DATE: SPECIAL REMARKS: FABRICATION NAME: FIBER CONTENT: DESCRIPTION: ATTACH SAMPLE TO THIS AREA SHOPKO S COMMENTS: APPROVED CONDITIONALLY APPROVED NOT APPROVED 01/31/

19 DATE SENT BY VENDOR: DATE RECEIVED BY SHOPKO: ATTENTION: SHOPKO STYLE #: VENDOR NAME: CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: COLOR WAY & ARTWORK NAME : (one per page) SUBMIT # : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (circle one) TYPE OF SAMPLE SUBMITTED (check one): PRINT STRIKE OFF YARN DYE BIT LOOM SCREEN PRINT APPLIQUE EMBROIDERY PATCH OTHER (list below): DEPT #: EX-FACTORY DATE: SPECIAL REMARKS: FABRICATION NAME: FIBER CONTENT: DESCRIPTION: ATTACH SAMPLE TO THIS AREA SHOPKO S COMMENTS: APPROVED CONDITIONALLY APPROVED NOT APPROVED 01/31/

20 DATE SENT BY VENDOR: RECEIVED BY SHOPKO: ATTENTION: SHOPKO STYLE #: VENDOR NAME: AGENT OFFICE: AGENT CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: DEPT #: EX-FACTORY DATE: FABRICATION NAME: FIBER CONTENT: TRIM DESCRIPTION: SUBMIT # : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (circle one) TYPE OF SAMPLE SUBMITTED (check one): PRE-PRODUCTION (initial) TOP OF PRODUCTION BULK PRODUCTION MOCK UP FOR: OTHER (list below): VENDOR S COMMENTS: SHOPKO S COMMENTS: APPROVED CONDITIONALLY APPROVED NOT APPROVED 01/31/

21 DATE SENT BY VENDOR: ATTENTION: SHOPKO STYLE #: VENDOR NAME: AGENT S OFFICE: CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: EX-FACTORY DATE: FABRICATION/WEIGHT: FIBER CONTENT: CONSTRUCTION/YARN SIZES: SPECIAL FINISH Mechanical/Chemical: FULL FEED SPANDEX: TRIM DESCRIPTION: SUBMIT # : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (circle one) TYPE OF EVALUATION NEEDED (check one): FABRIC QUALITY (list fabrication below): TRIM QUALITY (list below): MOCK UP SAMPLE FOR (list below): OTHER (list below): SPECIAL REMARKS: SUBMIT LETTER: *FABRIC SWATCHES MUST BE AT LEAST 6 LONG X 6 WIDE. SHOPKO S COMMENTS: APPROVED CONDITIONALLY APPROVED NOT APPROVED 01/31/

22 DATE SENT BY VENDOR: DATE RECEIVED BY SHOPKO: ATTENTION: SHOPKO STYLE #: VENDOR NAME: AGENT OFFICE: AGENT CONTACT NAME: ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER: DEPT #: EX-FACTORY DATE: FABRICATION NAME: FIBER CONTENT: TRIM DESCRIPTION: SUBMIT # : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (circle one) TYPE OF SAMPLE SUBMITTED (check one): APPROVAL COMMENTS - REQUESTED: PRE-PRODUCTION (initial) Fit Comments TOP OF PRODUCTION Quality/Make comments BULK PRODUCTION Visual Aesthetics MOCK UP FOR: Color & Design Comments OTHER: VENDOR S SPECIAL REMARKS: SHOPKO S COMMENTS: APPROVED CONDITIONALLY APPROVED NOT APPROVED 01/31/

23 Please fill out the following: Submit # (circle one) Attn: Date Sent: Vendor Name: Agent Name: Contact: Address: Internal only (do not fill out) Date Received: Product: Packaging Type: Approved Not Approved Cond. Approval Remarks: Please attach items here 01/31/

24 Instructions: Fill in details, print and tape on to sample Shopko Private Brand & Trend Home Textiles/Hardlines: Sample Submission Sample For: Date: [ ] new item for review [ ] strike off approval [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] pre production [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] top sample [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd Vendor: Style Number: Description: Shopko Private Brand & Trend Home Textiles/Hardlines : Sample Submission Sample For: Date: [ ] new item for review [ ] strike off approval [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] pre production [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] top sample [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd Vendor: Style Number: Description: Size: Material: Weight: Finish: FOB: Made in: Color: ELC: Size: Material: Weight: Finish: FOB: Made in: Color: ELC: INTERNAL ONLY: Date Received: APPROVED CON. APPROVAL NOT APPROVED Comments: 700 Pilgrim Way PO Box Green Bay, WI Shopko Private Brand & Trend Home Textiles/Hardlines : Sample Submission Sample For: Date: [ ] new item for review [ ] strike off approval [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] pre production [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] top sample [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd Vendor: Style Number Description: INTERNAL ONLY: Date Received: APPROVED CON. APPROVAL NOT APPROVED Comments: 700 Pilgrim Way PO Box Green Bay, WI Shopko Private Brand & Trend Home Textiles/Hardlines : Sample Submission Sample For: Date: [ ] new item for review [ ] strike off approval [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] pre production [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd [ ] top sample [ ]1 st [ ]2 nd [ ]3 rd Vendor: Style Number Description: Size: Material: Weight: Finish: FOB: Made in: Color: ELC: Size: Material: Weight: Finish: FOB: Made in: Color: ELC: INTERNAL ONLY: Date Received: APPROVED CON. APPROVAL NOT APPROVED Comments: 700 Pilgrim Way PO Box Green Bay, WI INTERNAL ONLY: Date Received: APPROVED CON. APPROVAL NOT APPROVED Comments: 700 Pilgrim Way PO Box Green Bay, WI /31/

25 Instructions: Use on small items only (max. 3in diameter) Fill out the fields as needed, cut and tape on to bottom of sample. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: ELC: Internal Only: Comments: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: ELC: Internal Only: Comments: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: ELC: Internal Only: Comments: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: ELC: Internal Only: Comments: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: Internal Only: Comments: ELC: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: ELC: Internal Only: Comments: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: ELC: Internal Only: Comments: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. SHOPKO PRIVATE BRANDS & TREND HOME/HARDLINES SAMPLE SUBMISSION Date: Submit#: (new item) Sample Type: Style #: Size: Material: Color: FOB: ELC: Internal Only: Comments: Date Recvd: Apprv. Cond.Apprv. NotApprv. 01/31/

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