In order for BC Ferries to receive products from suppliers into our Warehouse and process invoices for prompt payment, suppliers must meet our Purchase Order Agreement Terms and Conditions. The requirements will be reviewed with suppliers in detail by the Retail Department.
Special Requirements
Direct any gift shop stock or merchandising concerns to the Retail Department at (250) 655-6156 or (250) 655-6157 or FAX (250) 656-9788. Please do not direct concerns to the shipboard cashiers.
Supplier Sample Process
BC Ferries Retail department will hold supplier samples for three months. If not claimed by the supplier within three months, BC Ferries will donate the samples to charity. Suppliers can send samples to the Buyer of the Retail deparment with the understanding that BC Ferries Retail department is not responsible for returning any samples.
Bar Codes
BC Ferries requires all products to be bar coded by supplier.
Bar code format must be UPC and include leading & check digits (12 or 13 digit). In January 2005 vendors will be required to affix 13 to 14 digit barcodes. Bar codes and white price tags for pre-pricing product for BC Ferries must indicate the retail price and the barcode number as below:
Prior to purchase order confirmation, suppliers must submit a physical sample of the correct UPC bar code and BC Ferries retail price.
Incorrectly priced or incorrectly bar coded products will be returned freight collect and de-listed at the option of BC Ferries with no penalty to BC Ferries.
Changes to bar codes must be submitted to the Retail Administrative Assistant 30 days prior to changes taking effect via faxsimile (250) 656-9788.
Suppliers can discuss bar code details with the Retail Administrative Assistant at (250) 655-6156.
Bar Code Information & Registry Contact: Electronic Commerce Council of Canada, 1-800-567-7084. Their website explains bar code requirements and fees: www.eccc.org
Statement of Factory Conditions - Offshore Manufactoring
BC Ferries Retail Department must have a signed statement of factory conditions for items manufactured off-shore proving that factory conditions meet safety requirements, employees work in proper working conditions, that no child labour is used, and that employees are paid fairly.
Listing a BC Book in the Giftshop
For information regarding listing a BC Book in the giftshop, contact our contractor "The News Group" for listing requirements. The book buyer at the News Group is Jennifer Smith who can be reached at 604-231-6140 or by email at jsmith@van.thenewsgroup.com
Contact Us
Retail Department
Swartz Bay Terminal Phone: (250) 655-6156 Email: retail@bcferries.com
