Case Study: Cinder Block achieves seamless EDI compliance and stronger trading partner relationships with SPS Commerce

Cinder Block - Customer Case Study

Cinder Block is a Oakland-based merchandising and licensing company that designs and prints rock‑and‑roll apparel for bands and retailers. As their retail customer list grew, EDI and electronic catalog requirements—such as GTIN/pricing data—became mandatory, but the company had only non‑technical staff to manage trading‑partner communications and compliance.

By outsourcing EDI and using SPS Commerce’s Universal Catalog service, Cinder Block empowered sales, accounting, and shipping staff to send ASNs, invoices and catalog updates without in‑house EDI expertise. SPS’s hands‑on support, easy onboarding and catalog tools enabled connections to major retailers (including Anchor Blue/Hot Topic, Best Buy, Target.com and others), ensured compliance with new retailer requirements, and delivered reliable, scalable trading‑partner collaboration.

Cinder Block

Adrienne Droogas

Account Representative