Walmart Open Call 2025: How to Prepare
Walmart is always on the lookout for innovative products that are made, grown, or assembled in the United States. That’s why it began Open Call almost a dozen years ago. Open Call has provided...
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8th & Walton’s PODCASTS are designed to help suppliers become better partners with Walmart. Stay on top of the latest retail solutions, guidelines, and topics by listening to The Conference Call podcasts.
The State of Global Logistics Today with Kevin Parkerson
On this week’s podcast, we talk with Kevin Parkerson, Founder and CEO of KP Global Logistics Consulting (click the “play” button above to hear our interview). In our conversation,...
READ MOREWalmart Q4 Supplier Closing Template
If you are a Walmart supplier, August 7 – August 18 is a critical window for your fourth quarter planning in 2023. During these two weeks, all Walmart suppliers need to submit the Q4 Closing...
READ MOREWalmart’s 2023 RFID Expansion
In early 2023, Walmart announced it was expanding its RFID tagging initiative to more departments. While suppliers have until February 2024 to be fully compliant in stores, early planning and...
READ MORE2023: What’s new for Walmart suppliers?
On this week’s podcast, 8th & Walton President and CEO Jeff Clapper looks at 2023 (click the “play button” above to listen). In addition to discussing new tools and...
READ MOREInStore Design Display with Trevor Lewis
How 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 MOREPlug and Play Connects Innovators to Today’s Industry Leaders
Large 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 MOREWalmart’s 4th Quarter Updates and Support
During 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 MORECybersecurity: 2022 Tips and Threats
With all the issues facing Walmart suppliers and other businesses, the threat of a cyber attack is one many do not consider until it happens. But it happens more often that you think! Our guest on...
READ MOREWalmart’s New Labeling and Packaging Guidelines
Walmart suppliers have recently been hit with new fines for non-compliance with labeling and packaging. The new fines are taking suppliers by surprise because Walmart updated the guidelines earlier...
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