- Trading Partners
Costcutter Stores
B2BE works with Costcutter Stores to help suppliers automate the exchange of business-critical documents and improve supply chain efficiency through seamless EDI integration. Using B2BE’s cloud-based EDI platform, suppliers can connect quickly with Costcutter, reduce manual processing, improve transaction accuracy, and maintain compliance with the retailer’s trading requirements.
Costcutter Stores is one of the UK’s leading convenience retail groups, operating through a network of independently owned stores across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. As part of Costcutter Supermarkets Group, the business includes retail brands such as Costcutter, Mace, Supershop, and Simply Fresh, serving local communities through convenience-focused retailing and neighbourhood stores.
To trade with Costcutter Stores, these are the document types that you will be exchanging:
- 850 – Purchase Order
- 855 – Purchase Order Acknowledgement
- 856 – Advance Ship Notice (ASN)
- 810 – Invoice
- 812 – Credit Note (where required)
These EDI documents support the automated exchange of ordering, fulfilment, and invoicing information, helping suppliers improve order accuracy, reduce administrative effort, and accelerate document processing.
Supplier Expectations and Collaboration
Costcutter works closely with suppliers to ensure products are available when and where customers need them. Suppliers play an important role in supporting store replenishment, maintaining product availability, and contributing to the efficiency of Costcutter’s retail network. The business values reliable trading partners that can provide accurate information, timely deliveries, and consistent service levels.
By connecting through B2BE, suppliers benefit from a streamlined EDI solution that automates the exchange of purchase orders, acknowledgements, shipping notices, invoices, and credit notes. This significantly reduces manual data entry, minimises errors, and improves visibility across the order-to-cash cycle. Suppliers gain faster access to transaction data, enabling them to respond more quickly to demand and improve operational planning.
As trading volumes increase, B2BE’s scalable EDI platform supports long-term growth while maintaining compliance with Costcutter’s trading requirements. Together, Costcutter and B2BE help suppliers build stronger relationships through efficient document exchange, improved supply chain visibility, and a more connected trading environment.