Walmart Gives Up on Wind Energy?
Walmart had three small wind power installations in three different store parking lots, but one has now been removed. The 12 turbines at a Worcester, Massachusetts, Walmart Supercenter were in place...
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A large part of Walmart’s Responsible Sourcing initiative is focused on worker safety. Some aspects of worker safety may be complex – keeping tabs on overseas factories to make sure...
READ MOREShake Up in Walmart Grocery
Walmart has been making changes in its high-level staffing, and more changes are on the way in grocery, according to The City Wire. Basing their claims on a leaked internal memo, the Arkansas news...
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Once you have your brand established in social media, it’s time to look for more options, and one of the most effective for CPG companies is brand ambassador activation or influencer marketing....
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Looking for a good example of social media use in the CPG/Retail world? Try Walmart. Their social media icons are modestly placed at the bottom of their website, but they have plenty of followers and...
READ MOREConnecting Social Media and In-store Events
In-store or parking lot events can be great for suppliers. Introducing a new product, introducing products to a new target market (as Clorox did with their Hispanic customers), or reinforcing your...
READ MOREWalmart Supplier Glossary: RS
RS – Responsible Sourcing This one is actually a little bit tricky. On the one hand, Walmart is seriously committed to responsible sourcing, and suppliers must also be committed, or risk real...
READ MOREThe Virtuous Cycle for Suppliers
Dr. Matt Waller of Orchestro talked with Andy Schuch on Saturday Morning Meeting for Suppliers on Saturday. Waller says it’s time for suppliers to switch from their present vicious cycle with...
READ MOREWalmart Implements New Food Safety Requirements
Walmart’s poultry suppliers have until June of 2016 to meet new poultry safety standards. Walmart is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce...
READ MORE5 Ways Automation Will Affect Walmart Suppliers
One of the big changes we’re certain to see in 2015 is increased velocity in the move toward automation in manufacturing and beyond. What does this mean for you? Retail Link is about supply...
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