In this episode of the Greenbook Podcast, host Lenny Murphy sits down with Mark Hardy, head of Walmart Data Ventures, to explore how Walmart is harnessing the power of first-party data to transform retail and enhance customer experiences. Mark shares his journey from the CPG industry to Walmart and discusses the innovative Walmart Luminate platform, which optimizes supplier-merchant collaboration through data-driven insights. They dive into the importance of quality data, the rise of AI in market research, and the evolving role of insights in shaping the future of retail.

You can reach out to Mark on LinkedIn.

Many thanks to Mark for being our guest. Thanks also to our producer, Natalie Pusch; and our editor, Big Bad Audio.