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8th & Walton

Interviews with retail experts that address the most pressing concerns of suppliers. . .all in three minutes!

  1. 2d ago

    Walmart's AI Fulfillment Strategy

    8th & Walton's Terry Clear discusses Walmart's efforts to speed up fulfillment using AI. Walmart's goal? Resilience and the ability to respond to unexpected changes... which means that suppliers have to get their AI processes up to speed and be accountable for any AI-related missteps.

  2. Jul 30

    Navigating the Summer Sales Showdown: Walmart Vs. Amazon

    Prime Day vs. Walmart Deals: Price Sensitivity, Cross-Shopping, and AI-Driven Discovery 8th & Walton's Terry Clear joins us to discuss a recent PYMNTS study on major summer sales, finding that 93% of consumers shopped either Prime Day or Walmart deals, while average spending fell at both retailers, potentially reflecting economic stress. The conversation also notes that 21% of shoppers used AI assistants to research or compare deals and often purchased based on AI recommendations, giving Walmart suppliers good reason to optimize their product/item data files on Walmart.com AI search.

    Navigating the Summer Sales Showdown: Walmart Vs. Amazon

  3. Jul 20

    Mastering Product Content: A Guide for Walmart Suppliers

    Walmart Product Content Rules: How to Write Compliant Product Titles & Descriptions. 8th & Walton's Joel Graham explains how suppliers can create Walmart-compliant product content, focusing on the product title (also applicable to descriptions/“romance paragraph” and key features).

    Mastering Product Content: A Guide for Walmart Suppliers

  4. Jul 9

    Canada’s Blue Box Program Breakdown for Walmart Canada Suppliers

    In this episode, we break down what Walmart Canada suppliers need to know about the Blue Box program. 8th & Walton's Heather Reid explains how Canada’s Blue Box recycling program works, why Walmart is required to report packaging data, and how supplier fees help fund the system. More importantly, we dig into what’s changing: updated billing timelines, unexpected invoices, and the real impact on forecasting and cash flow. We also cover one of the biggest issues suppliers are facing right now: packaging data accuracy. Outdated or incomplete information can lead to incorrect billing, and many suppliers are still playing catch-up. Heather shares practical steps you can take today to stay compliant and avoid surprises. Plus, we highlight key resources in Retail Link and the Supplier Information Manual that you should check regularly—including recent updates to distribution center guides and inbound compliance requirements.

    Canada’s Blue Box Program Breakdown for Walmart Canada Suppliers

  5. Jun 22

    Walmart’s New Supplier Shipping Programs Explained (What You Need to Know)

    Walmart is rolling out three new shipping programs for suppliers, and they could significantly change how products move through the supply chain. 8th & Walton’s Terry Clear breaks down what suppliers need to know: ✅ Prepaid to consolidation: How shipping to a single consolidation center changes transportation costs—and what suppliers must evaluate before making the switch ✅ National PO (purchase order): Why Walmart is moving from dozens of POs to just one, and how that impacts invoicing, payment timing, and operational efficiency ✅ National DC for e-commerce: What this means for long-tail items and how Walmart is centralizing fulfillment for online-only products. Terry also walks through the potential tradeoffs, including new cost structures, carrier adjustments, eligibility limitations, and what suppliers should watch out for before opting in. This is essential insight for Walmart suppliers into how Walmart is reshaping its inbound logistics strategy.   🌐 Visit our website: 8thandWalton.com

    Walmart’s New Supplier Shipping Programs Explained (What You Need to Know)

  6. Jun 17

    Walmart Canada Shifts to New Supply Chain Manager Model: What Suppliers Must Know

    8th & Walton's Heather Reid discusses an important update for Walmart Canada grocery suppliers: the introduction of a new centralized Supply Chain Manager (SCM) role. (Important: This change only impacts Walmart Canada Suppliers!) You’ll learn: ✅ What the new Supply Chain Manager role is and how it changes your main point of contact ✅ How this shift is meant to improve consistency, accountability, and efficiency in your Walmart Canada relationship ✅ New expectations around weekly fill rate reporting by Wednesday, and where to send those reports ✅ Why you should continue to use Helios for must-arrive-by-date extensions and how that fits into the new process Where suppliers are most likely to stumble in the first few weeks of this rollout (like using old contacts or missing reporting deadlines) and the top steps you should take right now: ✅ How to Identify your assigned Supply Chain Manager ✅ Why you need to update internal reporting and communication procedures so your full team knows the new process ✅ Why you need to confirm you have the updated email for fill rate reports and are aligned on Helios usage

    Walmart Canada Shifts to New Supply Chain Manager Model: What Suppliers Must Know

  7. Jun 14

    Walmart’s Digital Shelf Labels: What Suppliers Need to Know Now

    Walmart is rolling out digital shelf labels and the implications for suppliers are significant. In this conversation, 8th & Walton's Terry Clear breaks down what faster, more flexible price changes could mean for Walmart suppliers, especially regarding cost negotiations, promotional funding, and how they respond to competitive pressure. Key topics include: ✅ Why suppliers should start conversations with Walmart buyers now ✅ How shorter-term, rapid price changes could shift expectations ✅ The potential for increased pressure on supplier funding and agility ✅ What this means for Walmart’s everyday low price strategy ✅ The role of AI and data in testing and optimizing pricing We also explore the broader implications for transparency, trust, and how pricing signals shape shopper perception.

    Walmart’s Digital Shelf Labels: What Suppliers Need to Know Now

  8. Jun 8

    What Montgomery v. Caribe Means for Walmart Suppliers

    A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling (Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II) has major implications for shippers, brokers, and carriers across the supply chain. 8th & Walton's Terry Clear breaks down the Court’s unanimous decision that freight brokers can be held liable for accidents involving the carriers they hire—and why that liability may extend beyond brokers to the suppliers who choose them. Key takeaways include: ✅ What the 9–0 ruling means for broker liability and shipper risk ✅ Why outsourcing transportation no longer fully outsources responsibility ✅ How inadequate carrier vetting can expose suppliers to legal and financial consequences ✅ The expected ripple effects: tighter capacity, higher insurance costs, and rising transportation rates ✅ What Walmart suppliers should do now to protect themselves ✅ Terry also explores how this ruling could influence supplier decisions between: ✅ Using independent brokers ✅ Shifting to Walmart’s collect model ✅ Partnering with Walmart-approved prepaid consolidators with strong safety records If you’re a Walmart supplier—or any shipper relying on third-party logistics—this is a critical update that should shape how you approach contracts, compliance, and carrier selection moving forward.

    What Montgomery v. Caribe Means for Walmart Suppliers
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Interviews with retail experts that address the most pressing concerns of suppliers. . .all in three minutes!

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  • Creator
    8th & Walton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
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