Burlington
This core value allows us to evolve our off-price business model and have a shared sense of ownership in meeting our business goals.
Drive Results
The type of buys Burlington purchases from vendors
Opportunistic
When the goods are packed with one sku: style, color and size in each case.
Bulk
PTS
Put to Store
This department is where conveyable merchandise is received.
Conveyor Receiving
What is an ARG?
Associate Resource Group
The ticket on merchandise displaying the vendor and MSRP on merchandise.
Vendor tag
Packed order bundle with single or multiple style, color and sizes. Each bundle is counted as a single unit.
Pre-Pack
ASN
Advance Shipping Notice
This department places tickets in cartons of merchandise to be ticketed later in the process
Seeding
This core value is our shared commitment to conduct business ethically and treat customers and business partners a certain way.
Trust & Respect (Each Other)
Small adhesive ticket often used on beauty products, liquids and fragile items.
Gummy Ticket
The report generated in Jasper that provides the receiving department with the information of a purchase order made by Burlington
Inbound Shipment Report
LPN
License Plate Number
This department processes glass, liquids and jewelry.
Fragile
This core value helps us solve complex business problems through collaborative work.
Build Teams and Partnerships
The shopping experience for Burlington's customers, providing an assortment of merchandise at amazing prices.
Treasure Hunt
The comments listed on the Inbound Shipment Report listing for any changes made to the purchase order being received.
Appointment Comments
PO
Purchase Order
This department oversees the DC's shrink and works with the research team to manage merchandise throughout the DC.
Inventory Control
What is DEI?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The market price listed on a product, NOT reflective of Burlington's price
Comparable Price/Value
The quality inspection/audit completed by the receiving team on merchandise being received into the distribution center.
Quality Verification/Quality Control (QVQC)
SKU
Stock Keeping Unit
This department re-packs merchandise to be properly allocated to stores at the correct quantity.
Flat Breakdown
Burlington's strategy to reach its 2028 goals of $16 billion in sales and 1500 stores.
Burlington 2.5
Seasonal Closeout
The process to complete when merchandise being received does not have an LPN, therefore requiring one to be created.
Cartonize
FQBP
Fashion, Quality, Brand, Price
This department is where merchandise is routed with vendor compliance issues.
Trouble