Kohls.com Drop-Ship EDI Integration

Published:

October 5, 2026

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Updated:

October 6, 2026

What is Kohls.com Drop-Ship EDI?

Kohls.com Drop-Ship is Kohl’s direct-to-consumer program, where suppliers ship customer orders directly from their own warehouse. It runs through either CommerceHub or DSCO depending on which platform Kohl’s has assigned, and it depends on a current inventory feed, since Kohls.com only sells what it can see.

We’ve supported Kohls.com drop-ship for years, first through CommerceHub and now through DSCO as well. Drop-ship orders go to consumers, ship with Kohl’s packing slip, and only arrive if Kohls.com can see your inventory. Tech85 connects you on the platform Kohl’s has assigned you and keeps the inventory feed, orders, and ship confirmations moving.

Ensure compliance, efficiency, and growth by connecting with Kohls.com Drop-Ship through Tech85’s custom-fit EDI solutions.

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HOW IT WORKS

Your Kohls.com Drop-Ship EDI connection, explained

Supported documents

Document	Direction	Purpose
846 Inventory Advice	To Kohl’s	The inventory Kohls.com sells against
850 Purchase Order	From Kohl’s	Kohls.com customer orders
856 Ship Confirmation	To Kohl’s	Shipment and tracking for each order
997 Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Confirms every transmission was received

What we handle for you

An inventory feed that keeps orders coming. Kohls.com only sells what it can see. We automate the inventory feed from your system so your products stay available.
CommerceHub or DSCO, on the same process. Kohl’s runs drop-ship through both platforms. Whichever one you’re on, your orders and confirmations follow the same process in your system.
Kohl’s packing slips. Drop-ship orders ship with Kohl’s branded packing slip, not a retail carton label. We produce it to Kohl’s guidelines.
Ship confirmations with tracking. Every shipment is confirmed back to Kohl’s with tracking, which protects your on-time metrics.

How it works

Confirm your program. You ship Kohls.com customer orders directly to consumers.
We configure your connection on CommerceHub or DSCO, whichever Kohl’s has assigned.
We test, starting with the inventory feed, then orders and ship confirmations.
You go live. Orders flow in as Kohls.com sells your products, and confirmations flow back automatically.

Technical notes

Kohls.com drop-ship is a separate connection from Kohl’s Retail, with its own identifiers. If you also ship to Kohl’s DCs and stores, that’s Kohl’s Retail. Our library includes Kohl’s current drop-ship specification and packing slip guides.

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.

Kohls.com Drop-Ship

What EDI documents does Kohls.com Drop-Ship require?

The 846 inventory advice, 850 purchase order, 856 ship confirmation, and 997 functional acknowledgment.

Does Kohl’s drop-ship run through CommerceHub or DSCO?

It depends which platform Kohl’s has assigned your account. Tech85 supports both, and your orders and confirmations follow the same process in your system regardless of which one you’re on.

What labeling does Kohls.com Drop-Ship require?

No carton label — drop-ship orders ship with Kohl’s branded packing slip, produced to Kohl’s guidelines, not a retail carton label.

Is Kohls.com Drop-Ship the same connection as Kohl’s Retail?

No. Drop-ship is a separate connection with its own identifiers. Suppliers who also ship to Kohl’s DCs and stores need a Kohl’s Retail connection as well.

Shipping Kohls.com orders?

Kohls.com drop-ship is already built on our platform. Tell us about your drop-ship program, and we’ll show you what it takes to get connected.

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Zero-disruption EDI for Kohls.com Drop-Ship suppliers

Choosing Tech85 means getting more than just an EDI provider — we become your partner in Kohls.com Drop-Ship 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.

Kohls.com Drop-Ship 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.

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