How do you tell what an item is from the item number on a store receipt?

Answer 1

Every store is unique. Their data processing assigns unique numbers to their merchandise, numbers not used by other stores (except chains, such as Walmart, Kmart, etc.). Nearly all stores mark their receipts with the store name, perhaps a store location number, the address and phone number. So the simplest way to identify an item number is to call the store and ask for a Manager or Help Desk. If the store has a website, the item number might be the same for web or store purchase, so you can also check online.

If a receipt has no store name, then you'll need to first identify what store you visited on that date.