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Kohl’s EDI Integration

Published:

February 26, 2025

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Updated:

October 12, 2026

What is Kohl’s EDI?

Kohl’s EDI covers two programs: Kohl’s Retail, replenishment for Kohl’s stores and distribution centers, and Kohls.com Drop-Ship, where suppliers ship customer orders through CommerceHub or DSCO. Retail uses purchase orders, ship notices, and invoices — but unlike most retailers, it skips the purchase order acknowledgment entirely.

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Kohl’s was one of the first dozen retailers ever connected to our platform, and we’ve supported Kohl’s suppliers through every change since, including Kohls.com’s move from CommerceHub to DSCO. Kohl’s runs two distinct supplier programs with different documents, different labeling, and different connections. Tech85 sets you up on the program you’re in and manages every document Kohl’s sends and expects back.

Ensure compliance, efficiency, and growth by connecting with Kohl’s through Tech85’s custom-fit EDI solutions.

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HOW IT WORKS

Your Kohl’s EDI connection, explained

Programs we support

Kohl’s Retail

Replenishment for Kohl’s distribution centers and stores, including product activity, store relationships, routing, and remittance. Documents: 850, 860, 852, 816, 820, 754, 864, 856, 810, 997. Kohl’s Retail EDI →

Kohls.com Drop-Ship

Ship Kohls.com customer orders from your warehouse, connected through CommerceHub or DSCO. Documents: 850, 846, 856, 997. Kohls.com Drop-Ship EDI →

RetailKohls.com Drop-Ship
Ships toKohl’s DCs and storesConsumers
ConnectionDirect EDI with Kohl’sCommerceHub or DSCO
LabelsGS1-128 carton labelsKohl’s packing slip
Inventory feed—Required
Payment detailRemittance adviceThrough the drop-ship platform

Why Kohl’s suppliers choose Tech85

  • Both Kohl’s programs, already built. Retail and drop-ship are both live on our platform. Your setup is configuration, not development.
  • Store and DC relationships kept in sync. Kohl’s sends a file that maps stores to distribution centers. We use it so your orders, ship notices, and labels always agree on where freight is going.
  • Labels that match the ship notice. Kohl’s retail cartons carry GS1-128 labels that must match the ASN. We generate both from the same shipment data.
  • Remittance you can reconcile. We bring Kohl’s remittance advice into your system, so payments and deductions tie back to the invoices they belong to.
  • Drop-ship inventory that keeps Kohls.com selling. We automate the inventory feed, so Kohls.com always knows what you can ship.
  • Current specifications. We maintain Kohl’s retail mapping guides, the drop-ship specification, and the packing slip guides alongside your connection.

How it works

  1. Identify your program. Tell us whether you ship to Kohl’s DCs and stores, Kohls.com customers, or both.
  2. We configure your connection. Your Kohl’s identifiers go into a connection that’s already built and tested.
  3. We test with Kohl’s. Each document is certified before production.
  4. You go live. Orders flow in, and ship notices, invoices, and inventory flow out automatically.

Technical notes

Kohl’s Retail runs on the retail industry’s X12 4010 standard. Kohl’s doesn’t use a purchase order acknowledgment for retail orders, so we don’t send one. Drop-ship runs through CommerceHub or DSCO with its own identifiers, separate from retail.

A-Z TRANSACTION SUPPORT

Kohl’s transactions supported by Tech85

Inbound:

  • EDI 816
  • EDI 820
  • EDI 850
  • EDI 852
  • EDI 860
  • EDI 214

Outbound:

  • EDI 810
  • EDI 855
  • EDI 856
Kohl's suppliers must send EDI transactions that meet the guidelines, which can change at any time.

With Tech85’s EDI solutions, you can automate document exchange and stay compliant effortlessly. Our managed service includes 24/7 support and automatic mapping updates to align with Kohl's latest EDI mandates.

We support EDI for the following Kohl’s subsidiaries:

  • Kohl’s
  • Kohl’s DSCO
  • Kohls.com

Frequently asked questions

Tech85

How long does it take to become EDI-compliant with a new retailer?
Most Tech85 clients complete EDI onboarding and testing in 6–8 days, compared to the 6–8 weeks common with legacy EDI providers — because setup is handled by our team, not left to you to configure alone.
What if I’m already compliant but want to switch providers?
Tech85 maps your existing trading partner connection during onboarding, so there’s no gap in order processing and no need to renegotiate your relationship with the retailer.

Kohl’s

What EDI documents does Kohl’s require?
For retail, Kohl’s sends purchase orders (850), changes (860), product activity (852), store and DC relationships (816), remittance (820), routing instructions (754), and notifications (864). Suppliers send ship notices (856), invoices (810), and functional acknowledgments (997). For Kohls.com drop-ship, the core documents are the purchase order (850), inventory (846), ship confirmation (856), and functional acknowledgment (997).
What is the Kohl’s vendor portal?
Kohl’s uses K-Link for vendor registration and product content, including item attributes, images, and packaging details. K-Link works alongside EDI. It doesn’t replace it.
What labeling does Kohl’s require?
Retail cartons require a GS1-128 label that matches the ship notice. Kohls.com drop-ship orders use Kohl’s packing slip instead of a carton label.
What causes Kohl’s compliance problems?
The most common issues are labels that don’t match the ship notice, ship notices that don’t agree with Kohl’s store and DC assignments, and drop-ship orders handled on the retail connection. Our Kohl’s setup is built to prevent each of these.

Not sure which Kohl’s program you’re in?

Tell us whether you ship to Kohl’s distribution centers and stores, ship Kohls.com customer orders, or both, and we’ll help you figure out exactly what it takes to get connected.

Talk to an EDI expert →

Why Tech85

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Your process, automated

We build around your processes, not the other way around. Our technology doesn’t change your workflows — apart from making them more efficient.

100% human support

We’re here whenever you need someone who knows your business. After all, there’s a reason clients describe our responsiveness as “incredible”.

300+ trading partners

Start trading with one of our 300+ retail partners in days, not months — and stay fully compliant throughout the process.

35+ years of results

Our customers eliminate millions in compliance fines, scale operations without adding overhead, and save countless hours of manual work.

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Zero-disruption EDI for Kohl’s suppliers

Choosing Tech85 means getting more than just an EDI provider — we become your partner in Kohl’s trading. Our custom-fit solutions are built around your workflows, keep you compliant as requirements change, and scale with your order volume.

  • Automate order processing, eliminate data entry errors, and free up your team’s time for higher-value tasks.
  • Kohl’s compliance rules change, but our specialists ensure you’re always in sync and chargeback-free.
  • Whether you’re handling 100 or 100,000 orders, our system grows with your business — helping you expand without costly disruptions.
    • Talk to an EDI expert →