Bring your line to independent stores.
We work with consumer brands that want to reach independent retailers, online sellers, and facilities. Here is what we look for, the item information we ask for, and how a new line gets set up.
Fig. 01Stretch-wrapped pallets in racking
Lines that sell in small stores.
A product does well with our customers when it fits the shelf, the case makes sense for a small store, and the paperwork is complete.
Fits our categories
Household, cleaning and janitorial, paper and disposables, personal care, seasonal and general merchandise, or pet care.
Retail-ready
Finished retail packaging with a scannable UPC on every unit and clear, complete labeling.
Sensible case packs
Case quantities a small store can sell through, and cases sturdy enough to ride on a mixed pallet.
Complete item data
Accurate identifiers, dimensions, weights, and pallet configuration for every item and case.
Compliance paperwork
Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemical products, and the shipping information regulated items need.
Steady supply
Realistic lead times and enough inventory to keep reorders filled once stores start selling your line.
The item information we ask for.
Distributors set up every new item from a short list of facts. Having them ready makes the setup quick and keeps the catalog accurate.
Fig. 02Plain shipping cases
| Item | What it covers |
|---|---|
| GTIN / UPC | The 12-digit GTIN on each unit's UPC-A barcode.Brand owners create GTINs from a company prefix licensed through GS1 US. |
| Case GTIN | The 14-digit GTIN for the shipping case, often printed as an ITF-14 barcode. |
| Pack | Case pack, plus inner pack if the case holds smaller bundles. |
| Dimensions | Length, width, and height of the unit and the case, in inches. |
| Weights | Unit and case weights, in pounds. |
| Pallet | Tie and high: cases per layer and layers per pallet. |
| SDS | Safety Data Sheets for hazardous chemical products, in the standard 16-section format. |
| Regulated items | Shipping classification for items regulated in transport, such as aerosols. |
| Content | Product descriptions, images, ingredients or materials, and country of origin. |
| Dating | Shelf life, and lot or date coding where it applies. |
| Insurance | A certificate of product liability insurance. |
From introduction to first reorder.
Every new line goes through the same five steps, all handled by email.
Introduce your brand
Email us your line sheet, case packs, and the categories your products belong to. A link to your product pages helps.
Line review
We review how the line fits our categories and the stores we serve, and reply with questions or next steps.
Item setup
You send the item setup information above. We may ask for samples so we can see the packaging and the case.
First order and catalog listing
We agree on terms, place a first order, and add the items to the catalog we send our accounts.
Reorders and review
As stores sell through, we reorder and share what we hear from buyers, so the line keeps a place on the shelf.
Fig. 03Stacks of painted wooden pallets
For brands
Send us your line sheet.
Tell us what you make, your case packs, and the stores you want to reach. We reply by email.
contact@pattersonpioneer.com