https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/three-minute-thursdays--6646061 en Copyright 8th & Walton https://podcast.8thandwalton.com/podcasts/197709898008/rss.xml 8th & Walton anne@8thandwalton.com episodic false 448e91b4-1cc6-4be4-9ab5-13a33fae2a8c full Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:41:23 +0000 220 false
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.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73258617 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-summer-sales-showdown-walmart-vs-amazon--73258617 full Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:03:43 +0000 181 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73071439 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mastering-product-content-a-guide-for-walmart-suppliers--73071439 full Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:04:46 +0000 285 false
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 Outdated or incomplete information can lead to incorrect billing, and many suppliers are still playing catch-up.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. 
]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72892662 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/canada-s-blue-box-program-breakdown-for-walmart-canada-suppliers--72892662 full Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:11:33 +0000 218 false
✅ 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]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72633369 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-s-new-supplier-shipping-programs-explained-what-you-need-to-know--72633369 full Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:50:32 +0000 231 false ✅ 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]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72562589 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-canada-shifts-to-new-supply-chain-manager-model-what-suppliers-must-know--72562589 full Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:41 +0000 220 false
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.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72524704 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-s-digital-shelf-labels-what-suppliers-need-to-know-now--72524704 full Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:35:30 +0000 202 false
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.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72417401 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-montgomery-v-caribe-means-for-walmart-suppliers--72417401 full Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:35:24 +0000 207 false
8th & Walton's Sean Presley breaks down how suppliers can use geo-analysis and market performance data to identify and justify growth opportunities.

For many suppliers, a line review is the only face-to-face time with a Walmart merchant. This is your opportunity to present a strategy for growth.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72347519 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-use-geo-data-to-win-more-walmart-distribution--72347519 full Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:26:31 +0000 167 false
8th & Walton's Sean Presley explains why operational excellence, especially OTIF (On Time In Full) and in-stock performance, is non-negotiable heading into a line review.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72296046 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-you-pitch-growth-at-walmart-fix-this-first--72296046 full Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:05:26 +0000 98 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72269555 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-to-winning-walmart-line-reviews-tell-a-better-data-story--72269555 full Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:26:57 +0000 101 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72227110 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fix-your-walmart-brand-shop-for-free--72227110 full Fri, 29 May 2026 15:21:16 +0000 132 false
Learn how to balance keyword optimization with shopper-friendly content, avoid common mistakes like keyword stuffing, and make the most of your product titles, key features, and descriptions. If you’re looking to boost visibility and conversions on Walmart.com, this is a must-watch.
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Lainie: The latest frontier in the battle between Walmart and Amazon appears to be rural area delivery speeds. How should Walmart suppliers adjust inventory and forecasting as rural demand grows and delivery speeds increase?

Terry: It really comes down to making sure you have the right items in the right stores, because for Walmart, these rural deliveries are going to come from stores in the area. So, to get quick rural delivery, you need to make sure you have the right items in the right stores. Clearly, some items sell across the spectrum. They sell everywhere. But if you have items that do better in rural markets, make sure you have those items in the store and on the mod. Okay. And that’s a conversation to have with the buyer. It’s always been about getting the right items in the right location.

Lainie: So, you would recommend that be a topic brought up between the supplier and the buyer?

Terry: Absolutely. A lot of times, suppliers think that they want their product in all stores. Well, maybe your product shouldn’t be in all stores, because we don’t want to sell beachwear in Wyoming, and we don’t want to sell snow shovels in Florida. So it’s not about all stores; it’s about the right stores. So know where your product sells, know the demand, and that’s the conversation to have with the buyer.

Lainie: What does Walmart’s store-based fulfillment model mean for suppliers when you compare it to Amazon’s micro-hub approach?

Terry: It goes back to making sure you have, on the Walmart side, the items in the stores that are going to fulfill those rural orders. Now, Amazon has a little bit different approach to how they’re going to forward-deploy inventory to serve those rural markets.But again, for both companies, it goes down to what the demand is going to be for items in these rural markets and how they can make sure they have, for Walmart, items in those stores and, for Amazon, items in their micro-fulfillment centers.Are you a Walmart Supplier? Get in touch to schedule a free consultation:

Lainie: Where do you see the biggest opportunity for suppliers in the $1 trillion rural market over the next few years?

Terry: It’s really market availability and velocity. So both Walmart and Amazon will continuously adjust their holdings based on item velocity. Space is too precious to waste on items not moving. Whether you’re fulfilling through Walmart and putting items in stores that can be fulfilled into the rural market, or at Amazon, you’re going to have items in their micro-fulfillment centers that are going to serve these rural markets. Neither one of those companies wants to have products in there that just collect dust. So let’s get the right items that are going to have the right velocity to serve the customers.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72115126 https://www.8thandwalton.com/blog/walmart-amazon-take-on-rural-delivery-3-minute-insights/ full Fri, 22 May 2026 13:52:41 +0000 192 false
Visit our website: 8thandWalton.com]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71938065 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nutrition-labeling-private-brands--71938065 full Sat, 09 May 2026 15:20:03 +0000 107 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71909912 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-s-great-value-overhaul--71909912 full Thu, 07 May 2026 17:50:26 +0000 138 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71778121 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-s-store-based-marketplace-fulfillment-faster-delivery-new-inventory-demands--71778121 full Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:15:32 +0000 118 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71677152 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-your-walmart-invoice-show-research-status-in-apis--71677152 full Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:45:19 +0000 61 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71616432 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-time-to-invoice-walmart--71616432 full Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:34:37 +0000 58 false
Confused about when to use APIS in Retail Link versus HighRadius? You’re not alone. In this clip, Heather Breaks down the key differences between Walmart’s Accounts Payable Inquiry System (APIS) and HighRadius, so suppliers know exactly where to go for invoice details, payments, deductions, and compliance charges.

Stay up to date with Walmart news, supplier insights, and daily retail updates from 8th & Walton!]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71594576 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-invoices-apis-or-highradius--71594576 full Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:38:06 +0000 100 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71342239 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-sqep-in-the-age-of-automation-what-suppliers-must-know--71342239 full Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:42:18 +0000 165 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71294928 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-things-to-cover-in-your-replenishment-manager-meetings--71294928 full Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:14:43 +0000 124 false 8th & Walton's Sean Presley explains how a simple, well-maintained Walmart ladder plan helps suppliers manage new item launches and end-of-life inventory to avoid out-of-stocks and heavy markdowns.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71237535 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ladder-plans-working-with-your-walmart-replenishment-partner--71237535 full Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:48:53 +0000 65 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71214297 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-with-your-walmart-replenishment-partner-part-1-be-proactive--71214297 full Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:19:26 +0000 100 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71082914 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-it-right-mastering-item-creation--71082914 full Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:38:11 +0000 251 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70908494 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-walmart-s-ai-patents--70908494 full Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:36:57 +0000 278 false
8th & Walton's Heather Reid explains how the deductions area helps categorize and analyze chargebacks, shortages, allowances, and returns over customizable timeframes, enabling teams to identify unexpected deductions and, with supporting documentation, submit cases through the Accounts Payable Dispute Portal.

She also highlights Payment History for downloadable check-level detail and Disputes for a visual overview of cases created in the portal. For cashflow reviews, Heather outlines how Paid Invoice, Unpaid Invoice, and 90 Days Paid reports help track recent payments, past-due unpaid invoices, and reconcile purchase orders and payments in a single Excel download.

Finally, she covers using Scorecard, return trends, OTIF trends, and projected charges to anticipate fines and prevent future deductions.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70784337 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/harnessing-supplier-one-3-minute-insights--70784337 full Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:34:18 +0000 283 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70554966 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-canada-s-inbound-compliance-codes-sqep-style-fines-3-minute-insights--70554966 full Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:17:32 +0000 184 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70149468 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ucp-gemini-and-your-item-scores-3-minute-insights--70149468 full Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:50:38 +0000 161 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69889623 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/maximizing-efficiency-with-8th-walton-s-calendar-tools--69889623 full Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:11:09 +0000 199 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69848452 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/disasters-disruptions-and-supplier-resilience--69848452 full Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:40:48 +0000 197 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69813858 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/terry-clear-on-amazon-conceding-grocery-ground-to-walmart--69813858 full Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:05:38 +0000 160 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69670479 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/strapped-consumers-opt-for-online-grocery-shopping--69670479 full Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:16:27 +0000 227 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69539705 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/terry-clear-on-the-walmart-gemini-partnership--69539705 full Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:14:19 +0000 419 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69539779 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-walmart-canada-s-supplier-information-manual-with-heather-reid--69539779 full Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:08:40 +0000 212 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69447668 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joel-graham-on-fine-lines--69447668 full Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:12:05 +0000 163 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69423618 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlock-free-resources-for-retail-suppliers-with-heather-reid-part-2--69423618 full Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:42:06 +0000 162 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69357889 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-new-walmart-leadership--69357889 full Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:18:41 +0000 209 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69184495 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlock-free-supplier-resources-at-8thandwalton-com--69184495 full Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:21:40 +0000 208 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69122931 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-s-ai-pivot--69122931 full Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:10:54 +0000 161 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69011182 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-trade-uncertainty-in-2026--69011182 full Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:58:20 +0000 204 false
Tune in to hear Heather explain why perfect matches are essential for timely payments, the steps suppliers should take before invoicing, and how to address issues if an invoice requires manual review! ]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68982654 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mirror-image-the-importance-of-supplier-invoice-purchase-order-matching--68982654 full Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:46:34 +0000 239 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68903551 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/demand-vs-order-forecasts--68903551 full Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:52:49 +0000 245 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68885180 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-walmart-tech-that-saved-christmas--68885180 full Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:12:11 +0000 246 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68659481 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chat-gpt-delivers-for-walmart--68659481 full Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:22:03 +0000 346 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68558473 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-s-grocery-dominance--68558473 full Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:33:20 +0000 180 false https://www.8thandwalton.com/resources/walmart-calendar/]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68555247 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-radius-best-practices--68555247 full Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:50:11 +0000 206 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68438926 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-walmart-s-fye-calendar-is-so-important--68438926 full Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:46:59 +0000 228 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68417979 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/snap-cuts-supplier-strategies--68417979 full Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:48:46 +0000 195 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68339652 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-avery-dennison-scan-for-rfid-success--68339652 full Wed, 29 Oct 2025 20:26:22 +0000 244 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68318845 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/aspen-holiday-logistics--68318845 full Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:52:39 +0000 185 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68253568 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-open-call-who-gets-the-golden-ticket--68253568 full Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:23:42 +0000 204 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68158316 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/walmart-s-ai-shopping-adventure--68158316 full Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:16:11 +0000 247 false
]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68078676 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dynamic-impact-of-digital-shelf-labels--68078676 full Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:21:28 +0000 270 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67977618 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-as-ally-for-omnichannel-sellers--67977618 full Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:34:09 +0000 270 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67898871 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/retail-disconnect-in-store-digital-media--67898871 full Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:04:59 +0000 245 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67798679 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/expanding-the-aisle-walmart-s-new-marketplace-seller-tools--67798679 full Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:44:27 +0000 233 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67707730 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/snap-changes-how-suppliers-can-respond-to-changes-in-the-snap-food-stamp-program--67707730 full Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:05:15 +0000 204 false 8th & Walton, discusses the benefits to suppliers of utilizing the ReviewHub Syndication Network, explaining how the partnership enables suppliers to syndicate product reviews from various platforms to Walmart.com, increasing both the quantity and credibility of reviews. ]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67626380 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-product-reviews--67626380 full Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:32:59 +0000 187 false Consumer Impact Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas. We discuss the event itself, its purpose, what Bryan thinks its impact will be, and why suppliers should consider attending.

The Consumer Impact Summit takes place at The Ledger, located in the heart of Bentonville Square, on September 16th, 17th, and 18th. Registration is open!]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67534933 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-purpose--67534933 full Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:35:26 +0000 202 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67361606 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-s-retail-jump--67361606 full Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:41:24 +0000 218 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67281032 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/artificial-intelligence-real-values--67281032 full Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:13:57 +0000 171 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67196341 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-a-match-target-ends-price-matching-policy--67196341 full Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:14:06 +0000 170 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67091309 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-school--67091309 full Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:45:39 +0000 170 false a recent survey showing that Amazon Prime members are more likely to shop at Walmart.com for groceries than they are Amazon's own grocery services.]]> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66751807 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grocery-habit-why-consumers-prefer-walmart-for-online-grocery-shopping--66751807 full Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:21:01 +0000 220 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66614388 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-knew-supplier-digital-penetration--66614388 full Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:17:58 +0000 180 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66521263 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-negative-reviews-tariffs-transparency-and-customer-trust--66521263 full Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:55:33 +0000 210 false https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66402170 https://www.spreaker.com/episode/supplier-discretion--66402170 full Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:02:44 +0000 214 false