Resources, articles, and podcasts that focus on the needs and interests of suppliers working with Walmart or aspiring to do so.
On-shelf availability may be the hottest subject in retail at the moment. Phantom inventory, missing-in-action merchandise, and empty shelves affect all of us — retailers, suppliers, and certainly...
READ MOREHow does that merchandise display complete the customer’s omnichannel experience? What social media is impacting how new displays are designed? That’s part of the conversation on this...
READ MOREThe weakest link in the retail supply chain will always be the same: communication. Human error, wrong information on purchase orders, confused delivery times and locations all cost retailers money....
READ MORELarge companies like Walmart, Tyson, and JB Hunt are looking for innovation to stay relevant for tomorrow’s customers. As a young startup or small company developing new solutions, how do you...
READ MOREIn every new initiative Walmart develops, one goal remains at the core: commitment to the customer. That commitment goes far beyond low prices and customer service. It’s a promise reaching as local...
READ MOREDuring the busy fourth quarter, it’s easy to miss a new announcement or program update from Walmart. Your team at 8th & Walton stays on top of Walmart communications and changes to existing...
READ MOREEvery Walmart initiative supports one goal: get the customer what they want, when they want it, at an affordable price. In other words, improving the supply chain will not only keep items in stock...
READ MOREFrom small businesses to large corporations, the most successful companies begin and stick with a clear business plan. When a company defines its goals, lays out a path to meet objectives, and agrees...
READ MORENew suppliers may be unfamiliar with a DUNS number, its purpose, and how other businesses use it to partner with a supplier. As we will explain, the DUNS number is not only easy to obtain and use,...
READ MOREWhether you are a new Walmart supplier or beginning your business on Walmart Marketplace, just getting set up can be overwhelming. Among the details of item descriptions, images, and shipping...
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