Retailer deduction rule changes, dated
Each entry names the retailer, the document, the edition and the date the change took effect.
A change here is a rule a retailer altered between two dated editions of its own document, or announced in a dated notice or letter.
Every entry is dated and first-party. Each names the retailer's own document and edition.
Burlington notice, January 2025 changes
Burlington removed three vendor terms and changed one process, effective January 2025.
The notice is titled "Updates to Domestic Vendor Manual" (file dated 03-12-25). Burlington says it updated its vendor manual and purchase order terms.
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Burlington points vendors to its vendor relations portal for the details.
Burlington manual, March 2025 vs May 2026
Two rules changed between the March 2025 and May 2026 editions of Burlington's Domestic Vendor Partnership Manual. Three dispute rules did not.
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As of October 5, 2026, Burlington's vendor manual page links the May 2026 edition. Check that page for the edition in force before quoting either.
Burlington dispute rules: our Burlington guide.
Kroger letter, December 2024
Kroger's supplier letter "VNC Program Updates" is dated 12/02/2024. It sets four changes, from January 1 to November 1, 2025.
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The fee schedule covers pallet quality, load quality, documentation, shipping accuracy and EDI data connections. Kroger says many of these fees do not apply if Kroger manages the supplier's inbound lanes.
Reason-code detail: the Kroger ORAD entry in the Deduction Code Library. Retailer rules: our Kroger guide.
Editions we cite but do not compare
We cite one edition of each. This page states a change only when it compares two.
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We add an entry when a retailer publishes a dated change we can read in its own document.
FAQ
How do I know which edition of a retailer manual is current?
- Check the retailer's own vendor page for the dated edition. This page names the edition and date for every entry.
Sources
- Burlington notice, "Updates to Domestic Vendor Manual" (file dated 03-12-25; Burlington Recent Alerts entry 3/12/25)
- Burlington Stores, Inc. Domestic Vendor Partnership Manual, March 2025 edition
- Burlington Stores, Inc. Domestic Vendor Partnership Manual, May 2026 edition
- Kroger supplier letter "VNC Program Updates" dated 12/02/2024, with Appendix A (Kroger Policies), file "VNC Program Updates and Appendix A (2 December 2024)"
- Dollar General, Domestic Vendor Guide, April 2026 edition
- Ross, Domestic routing guide, September 2024 edition