Resources, articles, and podcasts that focus on the needs and interests of suppliers working with Walmart or aspiring to do so.
Before approaching Walmart (and any other retailer) to become a supplier, a good amount of pre-work is required. The supplier application process requests information about the company in addition to...
READ MORERetail supplier accounting departments are researching deductions every month when their profit and loss statements come out. Deductions occur when a retailer refuses to pay for a portion of what was...
READ MOREWith retail business peaking in the fourth quarter, it’s easy for new announcements from Walmart to get missed! This week’s podcast gets you up to speed on changes and updates happening...
READ MOREEvery business is making monthly decisions based on Profit and Loss statements. One of the easiest ways to grow the numbers in the Profit column is to take action on factors contributing to the Loss...
READ MORERetailers use many low-price tactics to entice customers to purchase. Sales, one-time offers, limited buys, BOGO (buy one get one), clearance markdowns, and “two fors” (two items for one...
READ MOREWalmart launched its Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) earlier this year. At the time, the company planned a phased rollout and a penalty structure. Many things have changed, so where is...
READ MORERetailers depend on their suppliers to innovate new ways of saving time and money in the supply chain. A major focus in recent years has been on saving time at the store level to get product on the...
READ MOREThe young Millennial and Gen Z shoppers differ from older Gen X and Boomers in many respects. One major difference is in product brand loyalty. Younger shoppers are less loyal to a retailer or...
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