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Thank you for participating in the Belk & OpenText/GXS Extended Attribute Educational Webinar The call will begin at approximately 2pm today and space is limited, so if you have troubles getting into the webinar, please listen in and the presentation will be available on www.gxs.com/belk next week The line will remain silent until the start of the call All lines will be muted. Any questions can by submitted via the Q&A section on Global Meeting menu (upper right-hand corner of your screen) All submitted questions will be answered and posted to Belk’s Landing Page next week (www.gxs.com/belk) This session will be recorded. The recorded session will be posted to Belk’s landing page next week (www.gxs.com/belk) OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 1

Extended Attribute Image Initiative October, 2015

Agenda Introductions Belk – Our Brand Belk’s Expectations Extended Attributes GS1 Retailer Extended Attribute Requirement Matrix GS1 Extended Attribute Guide Release 2 How Vendors Use the Catalogue Providing Extended Attributes via the OpenText/ GXS Catalogue Belk’s Requirements & Call Outs Q&A OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 3

Introductions Colleen McCarthy- Vice President, Data Governance Audra Atkinson - Director, Merchandise Operation Vanessa Maybury- Director, Digital Content Meredith McBride – Director, Data Governance Jake Divjak– Customer Manager Don Wiener – Director, Retail Accounts OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 4

Belk’s Expectations Extended Attribute Letter Notice Start working with GXS to learn the upload Process Visit OpenText/GXS Landing Page created especially for Belk’s initiatives: www.gxs.com/Belk OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 7

“Connecting with her, wherever she is” Omnichannel is about our customer, who is at the forefront of everything we do. OMNI Modern. Southern. Style. Stores Belk.com Social Mobile OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 8

Impacts of Attributing Business Function Reasons Ecommerce - Enhance Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Additional selling features improve sales Customers want more information for better purchasing decisions Automated process improves cycle time to website Buying & Planning Merchants - Review image at time of PO entry Utilize attributes for enhanced reporting and allocation to stores Supply Chain - Hazardous materials for package handling Dimensional/weight information for fast put away at FC Images assist FC associates with picking & packing customer orders Stores - Images to help with store fulfillment and promotional event set up Tax - Attributes to support various tax rules in store and online. For example, SPF is tax exempt in Texas Legal - Necessary for complying with US Dept. of Commerce rules, i.e., animal fur name OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 10

Benefits: Populating Attributes GXS Vendor Benefits Belk’s Benefits Consistent brand representation across all brands and retailers Creates a homogenous customer experience for Omni-Channel Lessens manual workload often done Consistent format and receipt of by local sales reps; information information from vendors and reduces becomes centralized mistakes Produces one set of attributes & images for all retailers Eliminate judgment calls due to lack of data, i.e., assume fur is fake when it is real Eliminates time mailing and tracking samples to send from one retailer to another Less errors in matching images/samples and attributes to products Shortens cycle time to Belk.com resulting in additional sales Reduces cycle time to Belk.com resulting in additional sales OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 11

PO vs. Sales Attributes Attributes necessary for PO: Additional attributes that drive sales: Attribute Example of Attribute Value Attribute Example of Attribute Value Style Number 0307J22 Brand AGB Style Description Printed Sheath Dress Neckline Scoop NRF Color Code 400 Sleeve Length Cap sleeve Color Description Navy/White Closure Button-and-loop NRF Size Code 00006 Length 30” Size Description 6 Country of Origin Imported UPC Number 0438528126115 Collection Name Southern Charm Cost 22.00 Fabric Content Polyester/Spandex Retail 74.00 Care Instructions Machine Washable OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 12

Additional Images Drive Sales Additional images needed to show consumer the inside/outside of bag Consumers would also like to see a mannequin shot Visibility to the crossbody strap OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 13

Content Supports Tax & Legal Requirements An SPF attribute on this product is necessary to support state tax laws Note: Item is was not populated with the actual size. Customer wants to know how many fluid ounces they get for the price OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 14

Preparing to Load Items into GXS Visit the website www.gxs.com/belk for more information that can help you implement a strategy within your company Belk’s Extended Attributes Requirements GS1 Extended Attribute Guideline OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 15

GS1 US Retailer Attribute Requirements Matrix Outlines the expected trading partner timelines and attributes requirements For more information, refer to www.gxs.com/Belk GS1 US Retailer Attributes Requirement Matrix OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 16

GS1 Extended Attributes The example here is taken from the GS1 Extended Attribute Guide Release 2 Released May 2015 Added additional attributes Added code lists Current Guideline is available on the GXS landing page: www.gxs.com/belk The example here is taken from the GS1 Extended Attribute Guideline R2.0 Attributes that do not apply to a item, will not need populated: Example #1 Fur Animal Name- if fur isn’t present on item, do not populate. Example #2 Heel Height- doesn’t apply to shoes, no need to populate. OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 17

A tool for end users Visit the Attribute Explorer webpage at www.gs1us.org/AttributeExplorer to learn more and launch the tool Finds information about product data attributes Includes attributes defined by: GS1 US Industry Initiatives Regulatory mandates Intuitive, browser-based user interface lets users: See a list of defined attributes Search attributes by name or description Find out what attributes are defined in what standards and guidelines Identify the attributes defined or required for a given product category OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 18

OpenText/GXS Active Catalogue What is the Active Catalogue: Retail industry’s leading product data synchronization application Allowing marketers, manufacturers and suppliers to share their latest product information such as price, style, color, size and more than 600 additional product attributes with retailers. Provides extensive data validations and comprehensive data attribute support. GXS Catalogue enables better management of new item introductions and item maintenance processes Key Statistics: Over 150 million items stored Over 600 attributes Over 6,000 suppliers/manufacturers/distributors Over 200 retail hubs OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 20

Preparing to Load Attributes Understand the required attributes Review Belk’s and OpenText/ GXS extended attribute information Review online resources (Belk’s Landing Page or online OpenText GXS Active Catalogue documentation) to identify what attributes you should be providing Publish your data using the GS1 industry standard/Catalogue attribute format Guides and Templates available at http://www.gxs.com/Belk Update your processes to support the required attributes (EDI maps, User Interfaces, etc.) Guides and Templates available at www.gxs.com/Belk or http:// www.gxs.com/catalogue extended attributes OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 22

How Vendors Use the GXS Catalogue Vendors can access their catalogues in a number of ways 832 CSV Web User Interface (UI) Web Services No method is mutually exclusive. Most vendors use a combination of methods to publish and update their item information. If using GXS to host images you must use Web Services User Interface (UI) EDI 832 does not support loading physical images Supports the Image URL and image information OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 23

Uploading Attributes via a CSV File Download the CSV template from the Trading Partner landing page www.gxs.com/Belk OpenText GXS Active Catalogue Extended Attribute Template Fill out the CSV template offline with all of the required information. Once complete, convert the file to a text file, and save to a location on your computer. OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 25

Uploading Attributes via an 832 If you are currently updating your Catalogue with the 832, you can reference the batch guide when adding additional attributes to your map This is available to download on the OpenText GXS Active Catalogue website, as well as the Extended Attribute Guideline OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 27

Image and Content Requirements Populate all relevant product attribute information in GXS following the GS1 ‘Voluntary Guidelines for Exchanging Extended Attributes for Ecommerce’ Provide product images in accordance with the GS1 Guidelines Ensure all items are set up in GXS with appropriate attributes populated 8 weeks prior to ship date Although Belk will require extended attributes in early 2016, we encourage you to begin populating extended attributes in GXS sooner We will be conducting educational webinars to address any questions; they are currently scheduled for Dec 14-18 and Jan 11-15 OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 29

Image and Attribute Updates Preferred Update Method: Populate product attribute information & product images in GXS in accordance with the GS1 guidelines Ensure all attributes and images are in GXS 8 weeks prior to ship date Appoint a representative from your company to be a designated Belk contact Begin following these standards now; required in January 2016 OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 30

Image and Attribute Updates Alternate Update Method: Belk is working on a project to transition to a new digital content system tied into our Master Data Management (MDM) System This new system will replace the current vendor portal used for providing digital content to Belk and is targeted for deployment on January 22, 2016 Image Initiative – Coming in Spring 2016 OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 31

Image & Sample Standards Images: (Preferred Method) Images are preferred & must be provided 8 weeks prior to ship date Images are needed for every style number that is purchased for Belk Images should follow the GS1 standards Quick reference guide to the GS1 standards is available on the GXS Belk landing page and Belk.com Samples: Must be provided 8 weeks prior to ship date to Digital Content Team contact Samples are needed for every style number & color code ordered for Belk.com Samples must be given in the appropriate model size OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 32

Item Requirements - General Items and packs must be set up in Open Text / GXS a minimum of 2weeks prior to the creation of Bulk Orders Pre Packs must be set up in Open text/GXS at time of item creation After U.P.C. size criteria has been confirmed by Belk, the setup cannot be changed; for example, S/M/L cannot be changed to 5/7/9 Vendor U.P.C. changes must be reported to Belk via email to Merch [email protected] at least 60 days before implementation. OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 34

Item Requirements – UPC Usage Reuse of U.P.C.’s must be per GS1 standards of 30 months after the last shipment by the vendor otherwise reuse may result in expense offsets and/or merchandise being rejected Order QTY Multiple- If SKUs must be ordered in multiples other than ‘one’, this field must be populated in Open Text/GXS OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 35 35

Item Requirements – NRF Codes Items must be set up in catalog using the following: Correct NRF 5 digit size codes that apply to the sizing for the item using correct NRF size chart for the product you are selling. Make sure to look at both the primary and secondary description to ensure you are using the correct code Correct NRF 3 digit color codes that apply to color family for the item Correct use of Pre-pack Color and Size Codes OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 36 36

Item Requirements – Prepack / EA If the item is a pre-pack, the following requirements apply: Must use the PU pack type for pre-packs and corresponding component’s must be identified & linked to the pack during initial set up in GXS Catalogue If configuration of the pack changes a new UPC must be provided Must use 90000-99999 size chart only for Pack Items OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 37

Granting Access to Belk Belk is asking that “Unrestricted” access be granted and GMA Compliance Checks turned ‘ON’. This request is to prevent incomplete UPC data from flowing to Belk and causing downstream issues Belk Catalogue Account ID 127043571000 A step by step document on how to grant access can be found in the ‘Product Documentation’ section of the Catalogue User Interface or contact GXS directly. OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 38

Online Informational Resources Topic OPEN TEXT/GXS Catalog Comments Belk Landing Page /Active Webinar Active Catalogue Information Page Catalogue Log-In Page Link http://www.GXS.com/belk http://www.gxs.com/assets/uploads/wmv/liveme eting.wmv http://www.GXS.com/products/active applicatio ns/data synchronization/OPEN TEXT/GXS catal ogue https://catalogue.GXS.com/QRSGUI/jsf/login/log in.jspx Important dates Action Date Hold Belk & GXS Vendor sessions at RVCF Conference 11/8/15 - 11/11/15 Vendors required to populate extended attributes 1/1/2016 Hold Belk & GXS Vendor sessions at RVCF Conference 11/8/15 - 11/11/15 Monitor vendor attribute population in GXS and following up with vendors with missing attributes January 2016 - June 2016 OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 39

Q & A Session Belk’s Extended Attribute Letter http://www.gxs.com/belk OpenText/GXS Informational Landing Page for Belk: http://www.gxs.com/belk OpenText/GXS Extended Attribute and Image informational page http:// www.gxs.com/catalogue extended attributes OpenText/GXS Active Catalogue Documentation https:// catalogue.gxs.com/QRSGUI/jsf/login/login.jspx * Updated documentation under ‘Product Documentation” in GXS Catalogue UI * FAQ can be found at http://www.gxs.com/Belk OpenText Active Catalogue Support: 1-800-334-2255 Options 2,5,2 or Email Catalog Customer Support: [email protected] OpenText/GXS Contacts: Jake Divjak– Customer Manager [email protected] Don Wiener – Director Retail Accounts [email protected] Belk’s attribute and image requirements: Digital [email protected] OpenText Confidential. 2014 All Rights Reserved. 41

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