Republic Retailers

PROCEDURE AND GUIDELINES FOR BORROWING RARI MERCHANDISE

  1. Press (magazines, publishers, editors, stylists, etc.) who wish to borrow items from RARI must express their request by sending a letter through e-mail to PaE@republicretailers.com, Attention:  Press and Events Department.

  1. In the e-mail, the following details must be present and complete:

    1. Theme of the shoot
    2. Models that will be used (with pictures and sizes)
    3. Stylist
    4. Photographer
    5. Other brands that will be featured, or if it is an exclusive RARI shoot
    6. Brief background of the publication.
    7. Choice of where pick-up of items will be done.
    8. Code, Description, Color, and Size of the items you intend to borrow.

  1. The Press and Events Division will e-mail back the Press within one (1) week if it is approved or not.

  1. If approved, items will be sent to the RARI store of choice and can be picked up there.  Items must be returned within four (4) days, clean and properly packed.

  1. Items must also be in good selling condition as follows:

    1. Men’s and Women’s Clothes

                                                              i.            No dirty spots, stains, burns and snags on the fabrics

                                                            ii.            It should be folded neatly and not overly wrinkled

                                                          iii.            The hangtag should be attached in its proper place.

    1. Men’s and Women’s Shoes

                                                              i.            The outer sole of the shoe should be relatively clean without ugly scratched that usually results with walking.  Borrowing parties should take extra care to cover the sole before letting the model use it.

                                                            ii.            There should be no scratches or dirty spots and stains on the shoe itself.

                                                          iii.            Creases (not including the ones already present) should be at a minimum.

CONDITIONS AND NOTICE

  1. As Republic Retailers discourages borrowing items that are in the stores, a lead time of two (2) weeks is needed so as to prepare items from the warehouse to be sent to the store.

  1. If the borrower does not comply with any of the terms and conditions, that person will not be allowed to borrow again from RARI unless otherwise stated.

  1. Items not returned after supposed date of return will be considered sold at full price.

  1. Items returned that are not in good selling condition will also be considered sold at full price.

  1. Borrowed items should be used strictly for the purpose stated in the request letter.  If it is discovered that the item(s) were used for personal purposes, he/she will be asked to pay for the item(s) at full price.

  1. A complimentary copy of the publication should be sent to the store, when shoot is released.

  1. Republic Retailers has a strict policy on Zero-Advertising and Sponsorships.

 

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