Retail Distribution

Retail Distribution
Without the Chargebacks

Getting product onto retailer shelves requires more than picking and shipping an order. Routing guides, labeling, EDI, documentation, appointments, and delivery windows all have to be right.

MPIO manages retail distribution from our Los Angeles facility through final delivery, helping brands meet retailer requirements consistently and avoid preventable chargebacks.

One partner from inventory to retailer receiving.

Retail Distribution Services

Everything It Takes to Ship Into Retail

Retailer Routing

Every Routing Guide, Followed

We follow each retailer's routing requirements, including carrier selection, shipment preparation, appointment scheduling, and delivery windows.

EDI Support

Trading-Partner Ready

EDI transaction support for major retail partners, including purchase orders, advance ship notices, and invoices formatted to each trading partner's requirements.

Labeling & Documentation

Prepared Correctly Before It Ships

Retailer-specific labels, carton markings, packing requirements, and receiving documentation are prepared before product leaves the facility.

B2B & Wholesale Fulfillment

Case, Pallet, and Bulk Orders Handled

Retail and wholesale orders are picked, packed, palletized, and prepared according to account-specific requirements.

Freight & Carrier Coordination

From Our Dock to Their DC

MPIO coordinates FTL, LTL, and parcel shipments to retailer distribution centers, stores, and wholesale accounts nationwide.

Appointment & Delivery Management

Right Place. Right Window.

We coordinate appointments and delivery windows so shipments arrive when and how the retailer expects them.

Why It Matters

Retail Compliance Protects Your Margin

Chargebacks, rejected loads, missed delivery windows, and routing errors eat into margin before a single unit sells through.

Without a Compliant Retail Distribution Partner

Preventable Costs at Receiving

Routing and labeling chargebacks. Missed delivery windows. Rejected or delayed loads. Manual paperwork and corrections. Different processes for every account.

With MPIO

One Consistent Process

Routing-guide adherence from the start. Correct labeling and documentation. Appointment-scheduled deliveries. EDI transactions coordinated with shipment flow. Consistent execution across retailer accounts.

Retail compliance isn't paperwork. It's what protects your margin.

Retailer Requirements

Built Around the Way Major Retailers Operate

Retailer requirements vary. MPIO builds each one into the fulfillment process so orders are prepared correctly from the start.

Routing-guide requirements
GS1 / retailer-specific labeling
ASN and EDI documentation
Pallet and carton configuration
Appointment and delivery-window requirements
Account-specific shipping instructions

One system, built to flex across every account you sell into.

EDI Support

EDI That Moves With the Order

Retail fulfillment does not stop at the physical shipment. MPIO supports the EDI transactions required by major trading partners so purchase orders, shipment information, and invoicing stay aligned with the movement of product.

Purchase Orders

Received and Processed

Orders received and processed according to trading-partner requirements.

Advance Ship Notices

Sent Before Delivery

Shipment data communicated before delivery as required.

Invoices & Supporting Transactions

Formatted to Spec

Required transaction documents formatted to the retailer's specifications.

Who This Is For

Built for Brands Selling Into Retail

Brands entering major retail for the first time
Companies managing multiple retail accounts
Food, beverage, supplement, beauty, and regulated-product brands
Importers distributing through U.S. retail channels
Companies struggling with chargebacks or retailer compliance
Brands that want one 3PL for DTC, wholesale, and retail distribution
One Connected Operation

Retail Distribution Doesn’t Operate in Isolation

Inventory arrives, is received and stored, orders are prepared, retailer requirements are applied, and shipments move out — all through one MPIO operation.

Warehousing & Fulfillment

Receiving, Storage, and Order Fulfillment

Inventory receiving, storage, pick and pack, and order fulfillment.

Port Logistics

Drayage, Cross-Dock, and Transload

Drayage, cross-dock, transload, and inbound movement from Southern California ports.

Value-Added Services

Kitting, Labeling, and Retail Prep

Kitting, labeling, repackaging, assembly, and retail preparation.

Major Outlets

Experienced in Shipping to All Major Outlets in the United States

Amazon FBA Costco Wholesale Walmart Target Aldi Kroger Best Buy Trader Joe's TJMaxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods Ulta Beauty Wayfair Groupon Sears Fry's Electronics

Need a 3PL That Understands Retail?

Tell us where you sell and what your retailers require. We’ll build the distribution process around it.

30+ Years in Logistics
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Retail & Marketplace
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