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. 

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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 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.

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.

How do you turn market data into a compelling case for expansion at Walmart?

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.

Before you even think about growth at Walmart, you have to prove you can execute. 

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.

Preparing for a Walmart line review? It’s not just about showing your numbers—it’s about telling the story behind them. In this conversation, Sean Presley of 8th & Walton explains why metrics like units per store per week and total sales are only the starting point. Walmart merchants already have access to the data—what they need from suppliers is context, insight, and a clear narrative that connects the dots.

If your Walmart brand shop just looks like a product dump… you’re missing a huge opportunity. The best part? Fixing it costs nothing. 8th & Walton's Sarah Shaddy explains how.

In this 3-Minute Insights, 8th & Walton’s Sarah Shaddy breaks down simple but effective Walmart SEO best practices that can improve your product’s organic ranking.

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.

Free Walmart.com Image Fixes That Boost PDP Conversion 8th & Walton's Sarah Shaddy shares free ways suppliers can optimize Walmart.com product detail pages through better imagery.