Walmart Slogan: “Save Money. Live Better.” Meaning
Walmart’s slogan is more than simple advertising — the four-word branding represents Walmart’s worldwide mission and also has a rich history dating back to its founder. Though it took a...
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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.
Category: Walmart Supplier Glossary
Receipt of Goods
Walmart holds its suppliers accountable for each link in its supply chain. Understanding and improving each piece helps keep costs down and get merchandise in the hands of customers faster. Each step...
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There has never been more opportunity to sell products at Walmart. Suppliers wishing to work with Walmart for the first time have a variety of options. Whether shipping product to Walmart stores,...
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Brick-and-mortar retailers are looking for innovative ways to increase foot traffic. As shopping trends like online ordering, home delivery, and curbside pickup keep shoppers out of stores,...
READ MOREWhat Is WERCS? A Certification Guide for Walmart Suppliers
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 MOREShrinkage (Shrink)
Every 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...
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Retailers 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 MORERetail Ready Packaging (RRP)
Retailers 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...
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The 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...
READ MOREMust Arrive By Date (MABD)
Today’s customer has more options than ever to purchase exactly what they want when they want it. With the ability to shop brick-and-mortar and online, it’s no longer a question of...
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