This page outlines three tiers of retailers and their barcode requirements.
- Retailers who require direct GS1 membership (Our barcodes are not suitable for these).
- Retailers who require a Barcode Verification Report, but not necessarily GS1 membership (our barcodes are suitable).
- Retailers who have no specific requirements other than a correctly formatted & globally unique barcode (our barcodes are suitable).
1. Retailers Who Require Direct GS1 Membership
Our barcodes are not suitable for these retailers. Proof of GS1 membership is required.
| Retailer | Country/Region | Documentation/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart / Walmart.com / Sam’s Club | USA | Requires UCC (GS1) membership letter. How to Fix UPC Code Errors. |
| Kroger | USA | Uses GS1 portals for integration. Kroger Vendor Logistics. |
| JC Penny | USA | JCPPC Business-to-Business (B2B) Shipment Automation. |
| Nordstrom | USA | Packaging and Labeling Standards. Nordstrom Supplier Info. |
| Foodstuffs NZ | New Zealand | FoodStuffs SI Merchandise Operations Procedure Guidelines (Page 21). |
| Woolworths / Countdown | Australia/NZ | Woolworths Group Packaging & Barcode Specifications (Page 17). |
| Super Retail Group | Australia | Packaging Specifications (Page 8). |
| Amazon Brand Registry | Global | Not applicable to private seller listings. Amazon Brand Services. |
2. Retailers Who Require a Barcode Verification Report
Our EAN-13 and UPC-A barcodes are suitable for these retailers, but a Barcode Verification Report is needed.
| Retailer | Country/Region | Documentation/Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bunnings Warehouse | Australia | Packaging and Labelling Guide for Suppliers (Page 16). |
| Farro Fresh | New Zealand | Supplier Form. |
| Huckleberry | New Zealand | Huckleberry Supplier Info. |
| PlaceMakers | New Zealand | General Terms of Supply (Page 15). |
3. Retailers with No Specific Requirements
These retailers only require a valid, correctly formatted, and globally unique barcode. Our barcodes are suitable for these retailers.
| Retailer | Country/Region | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Target Plus | USA | We know of products using our barcodes on the Target Plus platform. |
| Amazon Private Listings | Global | Accepts third-party barcodes if valid and unused. However Amazon recommends getting barcodes directly from GS1 |
| Catch.com.au | Australia | N/A |
| NetoHQ | Australia | EAN-13 & UPC-A numbers validate. Amazon Brand Registry policies apply if listed on Amazon. |
| RangeMe | Global | Both UPC-A & EAN-13 barcodes validate. GTINs must meet construction standards. |