Macy's Retail EDI Integration

Published:

October 5, 2026

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Updated:

October 6, 2026

What is Macy's Retail EDI?

Macy’s Retail is the replenishment program for Macy’s stores and distribution centers. It runs multiple X12 versions in parallel and publishes separate advance ship notice formats for standard, pick-and-pack, and reverse shipments — all held to Macy’s detailed Vendor Standards.

Macy’s was one of the first retailers ever connected to our platform, and Macy’s Retail remains one of our most established connections. Macy’s holds suppliers to detailed Vendor Standards, publishes separate ship notice formats for different kinds of freight, and runs more than one EDI version at the same time. Tech85 manages all of it, so your team ships the way Macy’s expects.

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

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HOW IT WORKS

Your Macy's Retail EDI connection, explained

Supported documents

Document	Direction	Purpose
850 Purchase Order	From Macy’s	Store and DC orders
852 Product Activity	From Macy’s	Store-level sales and inventory movement
856 Advance Ship Notice	To Macy’s	Standard, pick and pack, and reverse ship notices
810 Invoice	To Macy’s	Invoice matched to the order
997 Functional Acknowledgment	Both	Confirms every transmission was received

What we handle for you

The right ship notice for your freight. Macy’s publishes separate ASN formats for standard carton shipments, pick and pack, and reverse shipments, and each has a different structure. We build the one that matches how your merchandise actually ships.
Multiversion support. Macy’s doesn’t move every supplier to a new EDI version at once. We support each version Macy’s runs and match the one assigned to your account, so a version change is a configuration update, not a new project.
GS1-128 labels to Vendor Standards. We produce carton labels to Macy’s labeling requirements and tie them to the ship notice, so what Macy’s scans matches what Macy’s was told.
Product activity you can plan with. We bring Macy’s store-level sales and inventory data into your system for replenishment planning.
Every transmission reconciled. We match every acknowledgment back to the document that produced it, so you know the same day if Macy’s didn’t receive something.

How it works

Confirm your program. You ship to Macy’s stores or distribution centers.
We configure your connection at the EDI version Macy’s has assigned you.
We certify with Macy’s, including the ship notice format your merchandise uses.
You go live. Orders flow in, and ship notices and invoices flow out automatically.

Technical notes

Macy’s Retail runs multiple X12 retail versions in parallel. Our Macy’s library includes Macy’s Vendor Standards, the GS1-128 label packet, and Macy’s guides for each ship notice format. Direct-to-consumer, private brand, and Marketplace documents run on their own Macy’s connections.

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.

Macy's Retail

What EDI documents does Macy’s Retail require?

Purchase orders (850) and product activity (852) come from Macy’s. Suppliers send the advance ship notice (856), invoice (810), and functional acknowledgment (997).

Does Macy’s Retail use one ASN format?

No. Macy’s publishes separate ASN formats for standard carton shipments, pick and pack, and reverse shipments, each with a different structure. Tech85 builds the one that matches how your merchandise actually ships.

Does Macy’s run more than one EDI version?

Yes. Macy’s doesn’t move every supplier to a new EDI version at once, so multiple versions run in parallel. Tech85 supports each one and matches whichever is assigned to your account.

What labeling does Macy’s Retail require?

GS1-128 carton labels produced to Macy’s Vendor Standards and tied to the ship notice, so what Macy’s scans matches what Macy’s was told.

Already a Macy’s vendor?

Macy’s Retail is already built, tested, and maintained on our platform. Tell us about your Macy’s vendor account, and we’ll show you what it takes to get connected.

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Zero-disruption EDI for Macy's Retail suppliers

Choosing Tech85 means getting more than just an EDI provider — we become your partner in Macy's Retail 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.

Macy's Retail 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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