Dollar General Code DG-SLOT: Slotting fee / new item warehouse placement deduction.
Dollar General Slotting Fee deductions withhold funds to cover new product distribution across Dollar General warehouses. They are disputable if paid twice or if exceeding signed buyer agreements.
Why Dollar General issues Code DG-SLOT.
- Introduction fee already settled via check or credit memo, resulting in a duplicate deduction
- Deduction amount exceeded signed new-item placement agreement
Documents that win.
- Signed Dollar General New Item Agreement specifying exact placement fees
- Prior remittance advice or cancelled check proving prior payment
How to dispute it.
Find remittance line for Code DG-SLOT in DG Partner Portal & Merchandising Finance. Note the PO, invoice number, and claim amount.
Collect and verify documentation: Signed Dollar General New Item Agreement specifying exact placement fees, Prior remittance advice or cancelled check proving prior payment. Ensure piece counts and timestamps match.
File dispute claim package via DGSUPPLIER selecting claim reason for Code DG-SLOT (Slotting fee / new item warehouse placement deduction) and attaching all verification documents.
Monitor claim status in DGSUPPLIER until approved (30-60 days). Approved credit memo will apply to a future settlement remittance.
Dispute within 180 days of deduction date in the DG Partner Portal ($100 minimum threshold). Check your remaining filing window with our free Dispute deadline checker.
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