Action Alley
What Is Action Alley? Action Alley (also known as the racetrack) refers to the square aisle that goes around the inner perimeter of a retail store. Action Alley separates departments and is usually...
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Resources, articles, and podcasts that focus on the needs and interests of suppliers working with Walmart or aspiring to do so.
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4-5-4 Calendar
What Is a 4-5-4 Calendar? The 4-5-4 calendar is a tool used by retailers that displays each sales quarter in blocks of 13 whole weeks. The numbers 4-5-4 refer to the number of weeks being compared in...
READ MOREWhat Is 8th & Walton? Part 2: Custom Advisory
8th & Walton supports Walmart suppliers three ways: Walmart supplier training classes Custom advisory and one-on-one training Full service support In part two of our “What Is 8th &...
READ MOREAdvanced Shipping Notice (ASN)
What Is Advanced Shipping Notice? Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) is a document prepared by a supplier (the shipper) and submitted to a retailer (the receiver) that specifies the shipping dates and...
READ MOREWalmart Packaging Terms: Each, Pack, Case, & Pallet
New suppliers to Walmart are sometimes confused about the different terms used for Walmart packaging. Walmart’s hierarchy of packaging has four straight-forward levels: EACH – A unit intended...
READ MOREHow Do I Login to Walmart’s Retail Link®?
(Editor’s note: this is one of the most common questions from those new to the supplier community. As you begin to explore Retail Link® and have questions, contact us to speak with a Walmart...
READ MOREHow to Sell to Walmart: Get Your Product in Walmart in 4 Steps
The prospect of working with Walmart can seem like an impossible goal. Walmart is the largest retailer in the United States. While it might be intimidating at first, getting on the shelf at Walmart...
READ MOREHow to Sell on Walmart Marketplace in 6 Easy Steps
Are you trying to get your products into Walmart Stores but don’t know how to connect with a buyer? Or do you want to get your items in front of Walmart’s online shoppers? Applying to be...
READ MOREWalmart’s Global Replenishment System (GRS)
If you’re a new Walmart supplier, you’ve already heard the term GRS. This stands for Walmart’s Global Replenishment System. Unlike previous replenishment tools, GRS is a...
READ MOREThe Bigger Walmart Story: 98% OTIF or 2021 SQEP?
Since Walmart first implemented its On Time In Full (OTIF) initiative years ago, Colby Beland has monitored the program closely and helped Walmart suppliers. Colby is Vice President of...
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