Large companies like Walmart, Tyson, and JB Hunt are looking for innovation to stay relevant for tomorrow’s customers. As a young startup or small company developing new solutions, how do you prepare to get in front of the big players? Today’s innovators are getting connected to solution seekers through Plug and Play. Josh Saffran, Director […]

During the busy fourth quarter, it’s 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. That’s what this week’s podcast is all about! Joel Graham is back on the show (click the “play button” above to […]

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 will also lower costs in the end. Walmart programs like On Time In Full (OTIF) work to improve the supply […]

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 podcast this week (click the “play button” above to listen) is Eyal Gallico, founder of Apollo IT services. […]

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 at Walmart: Item 360. On this week’s podcast (click the “play button” above to listen), we talk with Joel Graham, 8th & […]

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 this year without an announcement or Retail Link® communication. On this podcast (click the play button above to listen), 8th & Walton’s Joel Graham, Director of […]

Did you know Walmart updated its packaging requirements this year? Are you up to date with changes on Walmart.com content? Did you just get the “yes” from Walmart and need to know what’s next? Yes, this week’s podcast (click the “play” button above!) has information for Walmart suppliers, those trying to be Walmart suppliers, and […]

Supply chain has met many challenges over the last two years. From new challenges like a global pandemic and drastic consumer demand changes to familiar challenges like capacity and retailer accountability, suppliers adapt quickly or find themselves behind. On this episode of the Retail Supplier Podcast, we visit with Greg Forbis, Executive Vice President of […]

(Note: to hear our RFID Retail Supplier Podcast with Mike Graen, click the “play” button above. Don’t forget to request a FREE consultation about your RFID issues.) Suppliers and retailers alike are working to improve supply chain. Better packaging, more accurate inventory, shrink reduction, and improved tracking are just a few ways companies seek to […]

Have you ever wondered what happens when you submit the Contact Us form to 8th & Walton? When you request this free 15-minute consultation, you’ll be contacted by one of the experts on this week’s podcast! (Click the play button above to listen.) We asked our team to give advice to Walmart suppliers this week […]