All articles from Ruben Sarino

Did you know that almost 80% of Americans made purchases in advance to celebrate the 4th of July? While this surge in sales is great for businesses, it brings major challenges for suppliers. One of those challenges is managing deduction backlogs. If you ...

Retailers set strict compliance requirements for vendors for several important reasons. Most importantly, they want to ensure that the products they sell meet certain standards. These standards help retailers maintain high levels of customer service and ...

As a supplier to giant retailers such as Amazon and Walmart, you may experience significant benefits for your business. However, it also poses various challenges related to quality and compliance. These retailers have come up with their own portals where ...

Meijer is an American supercenter chain with over 240 stores across the country. Known for pioneering the modern supercenter concept, Meijer offers vendors great opportunities for business growth. However, these opportunities also bring challenges.

First, let’s start with what deductions are. In our context, deductions are fees imposed by major retailers like Amazon or Walmart on their vendors. These fees are a response to perceived violations related to shipping, compliance, or other vendor ...

Managing returns is a crucial part of e-commerce, especially for a giant like Amazon. Vendor returns are an essential aspect of this process where Amazon returns unsold or defective inventory back to the vendor. Understanding how vendor returns work can ...

Frequent freight shipments come with the inevitable challenge of goods being damaged or experiencing visible damage. For suppliers sending thousands of shipments each year, the risk is unavoidable. For this reason, disputing every rightful claim and ...

When supplying to multiple retailers, suppliers face numerous challenges. These include managing inventory, fulfilling purchase orders (POs) from each retailer on time, and ensuring compliance with each retailer's vendor regulations. When suppliers fail ...

Dealing with chargebacks on Amazon can be a major headache for sellers. The process is complicated, and handling the high volume of claims can eat up a lot of time and money. This article will break down what sellers need to know about Amazon Chargebacks ...

Kohl's is one of the leading retail chains in America, with more than 65 million customers and 1,100 stores in 49 states. It provides great opportunities for expanding business. However, these opportunities come at a cost. As a vendor or supplier, ...