8th & Walton Retail Supplier Podcast

Latest Episodes
Walmart’s 2023 RFID Expansion
In early 2023, Walmart announced it was expanding its RFID tagging initiative to more departments. While suppliers have until February 2024 to be fully compliant in stores, early planning and adoption
2023: What’s new for Walmart suppliers?
On this weeks podcast, 8th & Walton President and CEO Jeff Clapper looks at 2023 (click the play button above to listen). In addition to discussing new tools and support for Walmart suppliers, we
Prepaid vs. Collect Delivery with RJW Logistics Group
What is the difference between prepaid versus collect delivery? Which is better if you are supplying to Walmart? Whether to use a prepaid or collect delivery method is part of every suppliers plannin
InStore Design Display with Trevor Lewis
How does that merchandise display complete the customers omnichannel experience? What social media is impacting how new displays are designed? Thats part of the conversation on this weeks podcast w
Plug and Play Connects Innovators to Today’s Industry Leaders
Large companies like Walmart, Tyson, and JB Hunt are looking for innovation to stay relevant for tomorrows customers. As a young startup or small company developing new solutions, how do you prepare
Walmart’s 4th Quarter Updates and Support
During the busy fourth quarter, its easy to miss a new announcement or program update from Walmart. Your team at 8th & Walton stays on top of Walmart communications and changes to existing programs.
What Is Walmart SQEP? Meaning, Phases, Penalties, & More
Every Walmart initiative supports one goal: get the customer what they want, when they want it, at an affordable price. In other words, improving the supply chain will not only keep items in stock but
Cybersecurity: 2022 Tips and Threats
With all the issues facing Walmart suppliers and other businesses, the threat of a cyber attack is one many do not consider until it happens. But it happens more often that you think! Our guest on the
What Is Item 360? A Guide for Walmart Suppliers
Walmart provides its suppliers with a variety of tools and resources to be successful. After getting the agreement to work with Walmart, suppliers get access to their first tool to launch their items
Walmart’s New Labeling and Packaging Guidelines
Walmart suppliers have recently been hit with new fines for non-compliance with labeling and packaging. The new fines are taking suppliers by surprise because Walmart updated the guidelines earlier th