Our Dedication to Community and Culture

At Burlington, we strive to create a broad and community-centric product assortment that is reflective of the diverse needs of our customers. We are committed to creating an environment that promotes leveraging a broad and dynamic supplier network to drive our business. This approach not only enriches our cultural perspectives but also enhances our agility in responding to market shifts, ultimately resulting in a more vibrant and customer-focused product selection.

We invite suppliers from all backgrounds to explore the information on this page to learn more about Burlington’s procurement opportunities.

By expanding opportunities for vendors and suppliers to do business with Burlington, we seek to provide the best shopping experience for customers, while also supporting economic vitality and strengthening the communities where we operate. Thank you for considering partnering with us. We look forward to the potential opportunity to work together and build a more diverse and inclusive business community.

Governance and Ethics

Learn more about Burlington’s approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. See our policies here.

Basic Supplier Requirements

The following information on this page applies to suppliers and contractors that provide Indirect Services, which are products or services that may impact our Supply Chain and/or Corporate Operations. This includes products or services designed for Financial, Legal, IT, Marketing, Human Resource, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Other Related Services.

If you are a vendor, supplier or contractor providing Merchandise, such as apparel or home goods, please refer to our Vendor Relations page here.

To ensure the safety and quality of our sourced products and services, Burlington may conduct various types of vendor and supplier evaluations across performance, financial, legal, cyber/security, and other qualitative criteria. Some basic requirements that are prerequisite to our sourcing process include:

• Acceptance of Confidentiality Terms
• Review of Financial Documents
• Review of Past or Pending Lawsuits
• Financial Wellness Screening
• Legal and Adverse Media Screening

Burlington expects all of its vendors, suppliers and contractors to share its commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity including but not limited to:race, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, and any other protected classifications.

Sourcing Process Overview

Our Strategic Sourcing Process serves to create strong relationships with quality suppliers and ensure the success of our Supply Chain and Corporate Operations. A typical sourcing process may include the following:

1. Initial Screenings and/or NDAs
2. Submission of Bids, Quotes, and Proposals
3. Demonstrations, Proof of Concepts, and/or Business Case Presentations
4. Contract Negotiations and Execution
5. Implementation and Performance Review

The goal of this process is to award business to suppliers based on their ability to provide the best-in-class services and performance, at the best price.

Please note: Each sourcing process is unique and may differ from this process and may include more or less steps than as outlined above.

How to Get In Touch

Interested in Working with Burlington?
Please submit your information using this form here.