What Is a Shipper?
A shipper is a packaged display containing two or more items sold as one unit
Shippers are typically used for promotional or seasonal items—such as a Hershey shipper that includes multiple candy products bundled together
Step-by-Step Process
Set Up Shipper Items
1. Log in to Your C-Store Essentials Web Account
Go to the PDI C-Store Essentials login page and sign in
2. Navigate to Purchase Invoices
On the left side of the screen, click Price Book
Next click on Purchase
Finally click on Invoices
Click the funnel icon to filter for a retail invoice
Click the “+” button next to Vendor Item Code/UPC/Custom Code
3. Add or Search for the Sellable Item
Under Search for sellable item, enter the UPC, department, or price and select the correct item
✅ Note: If the item is not in your Price Book, click Add Item to create a new entry
4. Create a Purchase Pack
After selecting the item, the system will auto-fill the Pack Scan Code and Pack Name
You may enter the Vendor Item Code listed on the shipper to differentiate it from regular items
Next, enter the following:
Units per Case: Total number of units in the shipper (e.g., 16)
Gross Cost: Total cost for the units (e.g., 16 × 0.6817 = 10.9072)
Pack Name: Add “Shipper” to the name to identify it easily
Click Create Pack
Set Up a Shipper Case
1. Navigate to the Shippers Section
On the left side of the screen, click Price Book
Next click on Purchase
Finally click on Shippers
Select your vendor and click Search
2. Create the Shipper
Click the “+” button
On the Create Shipper screen, enter:
Scan Code: Found on the invoice
Unit Cost: Total cost of the shipper (e.g., $115.90)
Vendor Item Code: As listed on the invoice
3. Add Purchase Cases
Click Edit next to Select Cases to Shipper
On the Add Purchase Cases screen:
Select the purchase pack created earlier
Enter 1 for Cases per Shipper
Click Add Case
Repeat if there are multiple packs
4. Finalize the Shipper
Click Save and Continue, then click Create Shipper
You can now go to the Vendor Retailing screen and retail the shipper using the case scan code set during setup
Important Notes
Label your shipper pack clearly by including “Shipper” in the pack name
Make sure the total cost and units per case reflect accurate invoice data
Always use the vendor-provided scan code for proper tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a shipper?
What is a shipper?
A shipper is a bundled unit of multiple items, typically used for promotions or holidays, sold as a single unit.
Can I create a shipper if the items aren’t in the Price Book?
Can I create a shipper if the items aren’t in the Price Book?
Yes. You can add new items to the Price Book before creating the shipper pack.
Why should I include “Shipper” in the pack name?
Why should I include “Shipper” in the pack name?
Adding “Shipper” helps differentiate promotional bundles from regular items.
Can I include multiple purchase packs in one shipper?
Can I include multiple purchase packs in one shipper?
Yes. You can add multiple purchase packs to a single shipper during the Select Cases to Shipper step.
Where do I enter the vendor item code?
Where do I enter the vendor item code?
Enter the vendor item code during the shipper creation screen for better tracking and reference.