Walmart's CFO John David Rainey drops a bombshell announcement about upcoming price increases, sending shockwaves through the retail industry. Our expert panel dives deep into what this means for consumers and competitors alike.

Key Moments:

0:00-0:35 - Walmart CFO's full statement on price increases starting late January

0:50-2:20 - Michael analyzes the "absolute free-for-all" in retail pricing strategies

2:22-3:28 - Chris Disa warns about surgical pricing and long-term customer training effects

3:30-4:50 - Debate: Did the industry breathe a sigh of relief or remain nervous?

5:00-6:30 - How Home Depot's opposite strategy creates competitive game theory

6:30-7:15 - Why Walmart has an "easy get out of jail free card" other retailers don't

7:15-8:28 - Walmart's competitive moats: retail media and Walmart Plus advantages

This week's episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand.

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