RETAIL LINK ® & LUMINATE

Retail Link is here to stay. Only one aspect of it will be removed, and it remains critically important to Walmart suppliers. These Retail Link® classes allow you to master Walmart’s online hub for data, documentation, reports, and special applications. Learn from seasoned experts who have your best interest at heart.

YOUR SUCCESS WITH WALMART DEPENDS IN LARGE PART ON YOUR BEING ABLE TO USE RETAIL LINK® ACCURATELY, FULLY, AND WITH CONFIDENCE. OUR CLASSES — WITH UP-TO-THE-MINUTE CONTENT ACCURACY — WILL GIVE YOU EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO MASTER THIS RESOURCE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH WALMART.

Yes, Walmart Luminate will eventually replace DSS, the one of the most used applications on Retail Link. But Retail Link is here to stay. It is not going away. It will continue to provide valuable apps and docs. SQEP, FIXit,  OTIF, APDP, APIS, Aspen, NOVA, and CPP  will still be critical to your ongoing success with Walmart and will continue to be available on Retail Link. And learning DSS will make learning Luminate easier — like learning to ride a bike by first using training wheels.

If you are unfamiliar with Retail Link® or new to Walmart, we now have four training suites and a new, two-class option specifically to help you get you up to speed quickly. Each provides a discount.

All 8th & Walton classes are taught by advisors with decades of experience at Walmart and as Walmart suppliers themselves.

US Classes

LUMINATE BASIC SEMINAR: Learn It Now!

Transition smoothly from DSS to Luminate. Let an expert introduce you to this new system so you are properly prepared. Don't waste valuable time and risk making errors. This seminar will start you off on the right foot. Register now!
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RETAIL LINK® SUITE

TOP PICK BY SUPPLIERS Designed for those who are new to Walmart or new to Retail Link® and who must hit the ground running. In just 3 days, you will learn how to navigate Retail Link® and use its functions. You will create over two dozen reports and maximize their value by understanding what the information in those reports really means. You save $195 by purchasing the suite instead of individual classes.
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RETAIL LINK®/OMNICHANNEL SUITE

Don’t delay another moment! Get the most from Retail Link® and Walmart's omnichannel, starting now. Learn how to use Retail Link® properly and efficiently. Create accurate reports from brick-and-mortar and online data. Experts knowledgeable in both omnichannel and Retail Link® teach you and guide you, giving you knowledge and confidence.
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RETAIL LINK® 1: BASICS

A must-have if you are new to Walmart's Retail Link®. Start on solid footing. Learn the most important functions of Retail Link® and its docs and apps. You'll learn how to create 4 reports and, more importantly, how to make sense of your information.
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RETAIL LINK® 2: INTERMEDIATE DSS

Do you need more experience creating reports? Let an expert show you the right way with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to create and interpret 11 valuable DSS reports. With that, you will have established a solid understanding of decision support. Then, because the foundation of DSS and Luminate is the same, you are well prepared for Walmart Luminate.
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RETAIL LINK® 3: ADVANCED DSS

Become an expert. Spend the day with specialists in decision support, and leave feeling confident and in control. Learn how to interpret the results of over a dozen reports so you get more out of them. What the reports signify and how to leverage them to make informed decisions — these are the key questions every Walmart supplier will continue to address and what you will learn in this class.
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WALMART.COM REPORTS

Expand your knowledge so you can create and analyze data using the Walmart.com template. Learn the correct steps and the easiest ways. Get it right from the get-go.
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Introduction to Walmart’s Systems

As a new Walmart supplier, you must learn both Retail Link® and supply chain as quickly as possible. This two-day course gets you where you need to be — using accurate, up-to-the-minute information.
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Start Strong Training Suite

Begin on a solid foundation with 6 days of instruction from experts intimately familiar with Walmart, its methods and its expectations. If you are a new Walmart supplier or in a new role, this prepares you for what lies ahead. Both Retail Link® and supply chain are thoroughly covered so you start your work from a position of strength. You save $468 by purchasing the suite instead of individual classes.
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Supply Chain Training Suite & Retail Link® 1

If you are new to a job with multiple responsibilities, consider this suite of Retail Link® basics and supply chain. In 4 days, you’ll have the know-how you need to do your job well. It’s all covered here -- full coverage of Walmart's supply chain plus how to navigate its Retail Link®. You save $260 by purchasing this suite instead of individual classes.
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