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Trading Partner Onboarding - Loblaws

Looking to implement Loblaws as a new Trading Partner within your EDI network? Read on to gain understanding of requirements, preliminary/next steps, and commonly used transaction types.

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Written by Lorilei Nash

Trading Partner: Loblaws


EDI IDs


Loblaws utilizes the following Electronic Data Interface (EDI) IDs for identification purposes. These EDI IDs are made up of a Qualifier and an ID which will be sent within their Interchange Control Header, ISA segment, on your inbound transactions. This allows Transaction Manager to be able to identify the Sender and Receiver of any EDI transaction that is sent or received.

Below is a list of the most common EDI IDs typically used by Loblaws:

X12 Qualifier

EDI ID

Primary ID?

ZZ

LCLPRODEDI

Yes

ZZ

LCLTESTEDI

No

ZZ

TESTLOBLAWSLD

No

ZZ

NGFRT

No

ZZ

SPS33006

No

ZZ

RVLSPS33006

No

ZZ

TST1LOBLAWS

No

ZZ

LCLPEDI

No

ZZ

NGPROD

No

ZZ

LOBLAWEDI

No

ZZ

LCLTEDI

No

LCLPEDI

No

ZZ

SPS86413

No

ZZ

TST1LOBLAWSCO

No

ZZ

NGWHSE

No

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Loblaws will expect a specific EDI ID based on your business relationship with them. Selecting the wrong EDI ID will result in EDI Transactions not being sent or received.

You will need to work with Loblaws to determine the proper EDI ID to use.


Preliminary Steps


Loblaws uses a third-party company, SPS Commerce, to conduct compliance testing on their behalf. Be sure to engage with your SPS Commerce Account Representative to ensure your testing agreement has been signed and you have access to the SPS Commerce Testing & Certification portal. The contact email is: [email protected].

  • Login - To the online portal once access is granted

  • Navigate - To Testing & Certification

  • Select - Dashboard

  • Select - Loblaws from the Active tab on the Dashboard to begin the testing process

  • Review - Acknowledge the EDI Specifications

  • Enter - Test setup details include:

    • Connection Method type: VAN

    • VAN Name: TrueCommerce

  • Enter - Test transaction details and test transaction item details


Portal Testing


Loblaws requires you to complete compliance testing before Go-Live. Refer to the Next Steps section, below, for detailed instructions and expectations. If preferred, TrueCommerce can conduct and complete compliance testing on your behalf. In that case, provide the following details:

  • URL for the SPS Commerce portal

  • Username for the SPS Commerce portal

  • Password for the SPS Commerce portal


Commonly-Used Transactions


  • Invoice (EDI 810)

  • Credit/Debit Adjustment (812)

  • Advanced Shipping Notice (856)


Next Steps


  • Once the purchase of the new Loblaws plug-in is complete, your Implementation Specialist will reach out to schedule time to complete and/or coordinate a plan for testing.

  • Review all steps in the SPS Testing & Certification portal, as each step will require information to be entered before testing can proceed. If you need any assistance in completing Steps 2 and 3, you can work with your assigned Implementation Specialist.


Important Information


The EDI documents listed here are provided for reference only and may not be comprehensive. For the most up‑to‑date and complete list of required EDI documents, refer to the SPS Test Portal.

rev. 5/08/2026

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